Christopher
Ellinger is a multi-talented individual who bridges the worlds of
healing arts and philanthropy. Together with his wife Anne, he founded
the Zing Foundation which helps generate funding for creative
projects that emphasize healing and transformation.
Christopher and
Anne are also co-directors of True Story Theater, an
improvisational performance company that builds community by "playing
back" the true life experiences told by members of the audience.
On
March 24, 2009, Christopher talked with Arts and Healing Network's
Director, Mary Daniel Hobson, about his latest project, Arts Rising, which aims, "to
increase funding for arts and social change by engaging new and
existing donors using the funding circle model and educational
programming."