We empower artists to
create life-giving art
that nurtures humanity
Who we are
POIEO is a creative community that offers spiritual, technical, and financial resources to artists. We equip each of our members to do creative work that renews and transforms our world.
What We Offer
Spiritual SUPPORT
Through counselling, mentorship, and community gatherings, we help artists to sustain the vital connection between their spiritual well-being and their art.
TechNICAL SUPPORT
We offer artists technical resources for their creative projects — studio spaces, equipment rentals, professional consultation services, and more.
Financial Support
From emergency funds to commissioned partnerships, we offer a broad range of financial resources to help artists get their projects off the ground.
OUR Impact
Your generosity has a tangible, life-changing impact on our artists — and through them, our culture and our world. Here’s a snapshot of what this impact looks like on the ground.
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The Story — Visio Divina Publication
POIEO contributed to the creation of The Story, a Visio Divina publication produced with Tap Mundy Park Church. With creative direction and management by Young Tae Choi, design by Jeremy Kang, and photography by Calvin Lee, the project blended Scripture, art, and reflection into a beautiful spiritual resource.
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Group Exhibition — Human Creativity & AI
POIEO curated a unique exhibition at Kent Gallery (Vancouver, 2024) exploring the relationship between human creativity and AI. Using emerging tools, the exhibition invited viewers to reflect on what it means to create in an age of rapid technological change.
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Award-Winning Animation Work: Carmen Sandiego and Snoopy
Gayoung Yang, one of our longtime members and a valued sponsor, supervised VFX for the award-winning Netflix series Carmen Sandiego and contributed to the Apple animation series Snoopy. Her work reflects the level of excellence and global impact represented within the POIEO community.
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Hello 2 Kids - Children’s Sound Book
POIEO invested in the early development of Hello 2 Kids, founded by our member Yong Pil Choi. The project has since grown into a thriving children’s sound-book company, with one of its titles becoming a top-selling children’s book on Amazon US.
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WAIT WATCH WONDER — Artist Care Film Series
POIEO invested in the development of an artist-care film series designed to offer spiritual support and encouragement to artists. Wait Watch Wonder serves as the teaser episode, featuring Dr. Craig Detweiler, co-founder and president of Wedgwood Circle. This project connects theology, pastoral care, and creative practice to strengthen the well-being of artists.
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Music in Worship — Worship Arts Film Series (Episode)
POIEO invested in the creation of a worship-arts film series exploring the theological depth and significance of the arts in congregational worship. Music in Worship—written by Dr. Michael Bauer of the University of Kansas and featuring local worship leaders—brought together filmmakers, theologians, and practitioners to help viewers understand the essential role of music in corporate worship. This project bridges local creative talent with global scholarship to serve churches and artists alike.
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K-POP VOCAL ACADEMY
Silas Lee, one of our longtime members, launched a Korean pop vocal academy in Coquitlam, B.C., which has grown into one of the leading vocal training centres in BC. Silas Music has helped develop professional singers, artists, and final trainees for major labels such as SM and HYBE, while also supporting students of all levels—from hobby vocalists to those preparing for professional auditions and exams.
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FRAME Arts Mentorship
POIEO launched a transformative mentorship program connecting emerging artists with seasoned mentors: Betty Spackman (visual arts), Dylan Jenkinson (film), and Joy Banks (printmaking). Through this program, Margaret Trim and Peter Chung received intentional, personalized guidance that helped strengthen their creative practice and confidence.
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Silas Lee — “Peter” Korean Gospel Song
POIEO supported the creation of this beautiful Korean gospel song by Silas Lee. The piece invites listeners to imagine the life of Peter and offers a fresh, minimalistic expression of faith that resonates across cultures.
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All for Love: A Night of Jazz & Care
POIEO’s president, Young Tae Choi, provided professional event photography for ALL FOR LOVE, a Valentine’s jazz concert featuring the Vancouver Groove Orchestra and Phil Vanderveen. This lively February 14th event not only celebrated love through music but also supported the Love One Another meals program, which provides weekly dinners for neighbours in need.
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Missions Fest Vancouver Film Festival
POIEO’s founder, Young Tae Choi, helped establish and lead a new film festival committee for Missions Fest Vancouver in 2020 and 2021. Together with POIEO members Ga Young Yang, Izumi Araki, and Yong Pil Choi—and supported by over 30 volunteers—the festival welcomed more than 600 attendees and celebrated Christian filmmaking in BC.
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Arts Workshops for Immigrant Families
POIEO partnered with New Eden Foundation to offer accessible arts workshops for local immigrant families. These sessions created space for creativity, healing, and community-building across cultures.
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Sungol — “Thank You” Korean Gospel Song
POIEO invested in K-pop producer Park Kang-il (Sunggol) to create an uplifting Korean gospel single. The project brought together professional pop production and heartfelt worship, reaching listeners in Korea and abroad.
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Columbia Bible College – Visual Arts in Worship
POIEO’s founder, Young Tae Choi taught a course on Visual Arts in Worship at Columbia Bible College. Through this course, he equipped students with theological insight and practical creative skills, helping them serve their local ministry contexts with confidence and imagination.
Support Our Mission
Do you also care about artists? Then POIEO needs you. Come volunteer at an event, donate towards an artist’s living costs, sponsor a creative project, serve as a mentor, or join our staff or board. If you're inspired by our vision, we’d love to work with you.
Community Events
POIEO is about people — and we’d love to get to know you! Check out our upcoming events below, and find out how to connect with us on our Community page.
