Book: Art in Service of the Sacred

Art in Service of the Sacred
by Catherine Kapikian

Art in Service of the Sacred encourages congregations to take seriously the role of visual art in worship and in the broader life of the church. This rich resource explores the dynamics between art, artist, and the church. It proclaims the power of art when used as art, reclaims the presence of religious symbols in worship, asserts the importance of the aesthetic dimensions of ecclesial space, and recovers the role of visual art to engage our senses and imaginations as we seek to encounter God in our lives.

If you are interested in the book, see link below:

Amazon.com: Art in Service of the Sacred

Sept. 3- First Fridays in Florence, AL

Opportunity to exhibit artwork or buy artwork

First Fridays

Location: Florence, AL

Date: March thru December

Info: www.firstfridaysflorence.com

Art On the Square Athens, AL Sept. 11

Art On the Square Athens, Al., Sept.11.

Art On the Square Arts Festival is Saturday, Sept 11, 2010, from 10 am until 4 pm, around the Courthouse, in downtown Athens . This year's festival promises to be more entertaining than ever. There will be approximately 50 visual artists including painters, sculptors, metal artists, photographers, ceramicists, fiber artists, jewelry artists, mixed media artists, and more. Savvy collectors are encouraged to come to the festival and see the quality and diversity represented at this year’s show. Performing arts will also be represented this year. Art On the Square is bringing a professional troupe of Irish Step dancers to Athens with bagpipes in tow. They will perform 2 shows during the festival on Sept 11. Also performing is a professional singer songwriter from Nashville, as well as lots of local musical talent, and all are encouraged to participate in a community drum circle. Kelly Kazek will be reading excerpts from her book and signing copies for those interested in Alabama’s deadliest tornadoes. The multi faceted KidsZone is always free and offers over 20 art activities for children. A rain location has been secured at Athens State University Gym.

Art On The Square Festival Performing Arts Schedule:

Sept.11,2010, 10 am-4 pm, Downtown Athens

9:45 – 10:00 Clements High School Marching Band

10:00 – 10:20 Tonya Harper-Williams, soloist

10:30 – 11:00 Christina Lynn

11:00 – 11:45 Brian Ashley Jones Duo (Nashville singer song writer)

11:45 – 12:30 Daniel Whitt leads the open community drum circle

12:30 – 1:00 Mayor Dan Williams presents awards to children art winners

1:00 – 1:30 Minhao Lu

1:30 – 2:00 Susan Hood

2:00 – 2:30 Christi Lachelle Hood

2:30 – 3:00 Nashville Irish Step Dancers

3:00 – 3:30 Barry Kay

3;30 – 4:00 Nashville Irish Step Dancers

Artist Link Added: Christina Wegman

"Cat" by Christina Wegman, copyright

The Ascribing Artists blog is delighted to add artist Christina Wegman to the artists links.

Check out her artwork at: http://christinawegman.blogspot.com and http://www.zibbet.com/viapersona

Also, look for Christina's October Featured Artist spot on the blog.

Artist Link Added: Amanda Duke Brown

The Ascribing Artists Blog is delighted to added Amanda Duke Brown's website to the artists links. Watch for her featured artist spot in October.

Amanda notes, "I am very inspired by God's creation all around me, His written word, and the human condition. I'm constantly in awe of these things. Each piece of artwork is an offering of worship; my hope as an artist is that God will use the artwork to His glory."

Check out her artwork at: www.SerpentAndDoveArt.com

Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among the wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and innocent as doves." Matthew 10:16

Calling all North Alabama Artists! Madison Street Festival

Calling All Artists

Applications are still be taken for the

2010

Madison Street Festival

Artist Alley

Oct 2, 2010

This year's Madison Street Festival's Artist Alley will be giving away cash awards!

Best of show ($300)

Best Booth ($200)

People's Choice ($100)

Space is filling up fast, so please get your application in today!!!!

Artisan's Cove Funky Friday

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Click on Image for Larger View

Madison Arts Council's Art on Main First Sat. Sept. 4th

Madison Arts Council's Art on Main

Location: Madison, AL

Date: First Saturday of each month April thru September

Juried Show. ENTRY DEADLINE two weeks prior to art show each month

Info: http://www.madisonartscouncil.net/

Photographer Diana Henry Missing since Friday-

Update-

Thanks everyone for your prayers. Diana Henry came home this week.

Headline News-

http://www.whnt.com/news/whnt-missing-woman-diana-henry-found,0,6543690.story

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Update- Diana is still missing. It appears that she left on her own accord and was not abducted. Her family and friends are very worried about her. It has been over a week and no word. Police are still searching...

http://www.whnt.com/news/whnt-community-concerned-missing-woman,0,4608767.story

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Christina Wegman just forwarded this heart breaking news:

I have received a very bothersome bit of news about photographer and director of Monrovia's Artistic Minds Gallery Diana Henry-- thought I would pass the information on in hope that she will soon be found, unharmed. Here is the al.com link:

Sheriff's office looking for woman who's been missing since Friday

http://blog.al.com/breaking/2010/08/sheriffs_office_looking_for_mi.html

Please keep Diana and her family in your thoughts and prayers- GH

What is Conservation Framing?

Conservation Framing

Conservation Framing (sometimes called Preservation or Archival Framing) refers to the materials and techniques used by picture framers to frame valued art and objects to the highest standard. From matboards to glass to the paper cover on the back of the frame, today’s framers can provide a variety of specialized products and methods to display art and objects in the best possible environment.

As in any skilled craft, each professional framer develops an individual style of Conservation Framing, but there are a few principles generally regarded as standard:

• All materials used in the framing should be stable, non-staining, and acid-free.
• All attachments used to support art or objects in the frame must be completely reversible, with no harm to the art or objects.
• If glass is used in the framing, there must be space between the art and the glass.

What deserves Conservation Framing? Anything being framed that has value to its owner. This might be fine art or investment art, or it may be a family heirloom. It may be a college degree—or it may be a child’s crayon drawing of a sunny day.

Conservation Framing helps to preserve the value and condition of the framed art and objects you display in your home or office, and it usually doesn’t cost much more than standard framing. Ask your framer about conservation services any time you have something framed that is valuable to you.

Conservation Picture Framing Workshop Aug. 28, 2010

Event: Conservation Picture Framing Workshop

Location: Reflectives Frame & Art Gallery at Artisans Cove 220 Old Highway 431, Hampton Cove, AL 35763

Date and Time: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 10:30 am - 2 pm

Cost: $15 includes snack and light lunch ($10 to be donated to Ascribing Artists Ministry)

RSVP Deadline: August 25, 2010

Class Limit: 12

Description of Class: Marguerite McClintock will discuss conservation methods and techniques used in picture framing. Students will learn how to prevent damage and preserve their valued artwork or objects. Students are encouraged to bring framed or unframed items for evaluation. Students will also have the opportunity to sign up for more technical framing workshops.

For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Marguerite McClintock at reflectives@comcast.net or (256) 539-1665

Calling all artists! Jazz on Main

Calling all artists!

Jazz on Main

August 20, 2010

5:30-8:30pm

16 Main

Madison, AL 35758

256-325-4253

Jazz on Main is looking for "jazz inspired" artwork for this year’s Festival

The evening will be full of food, live music and an ART SHOW &SALE!.

All artists interested, please contact 16 Main @ 256-325-4253

Art should be dropped off at 16 Main by 5pm on Aug 18th

Artists must have their name, contact info and price on the artwork.

Each piece must be ready to hang.

25% / 75% commission rate

Limit 2 Pieces per artist

Jazz on Main

Admission $10.00

Tickets sold at 16 Main Gallery

16 Main Street

Madison, Al 35758

Michele Lee

Artist – 16 Main Gallery

16 Main Street Madison, Al 35758

256-325-4253

Athen's Art On The Square Preview Party and Silent Auction

Art On The Square Preview Party & Silent Auction Saturday, Aug.14, 6 pm

Carole Foret's Fine Art Gallery 206 W. Market Street Downtown Athens, Al free admission. A night of art, food, and fun! This magnificent stained glass sculpture by Julie Gill could be yours. read more

We look forward to seeing you Saturday for the party NOT to be missed. Art On The Square Arts League 256-444-8156 aots-athens

Gulf Project- Your Photos Needed

YOUR PHOTOS NEEDED

My sister and I are working on a project to raise funds for the clean-up of the oil in the Gulf. This project will incorporate photos memories of families from all over who have visited the Gulf Coast.

If you would like to contribute to this effort please send any and allphotos or digital photo files to the following address:
Gulf Project
c/o Lisa Weir
127 Chad Lane
Madison, AL 35758

laweir@hotmail.com

Your photos can include landscape shots, family vacation images, vintage photos, etc. Black and white as well as color images will be accepted. The more images we receive, the better the final project will be.

In order for us to use your images for this project, we will need a release with your signature. Please include the attatched release form (signed and dated) with your images.

This is a time sensitive project. Please send your photos as soon as you possibly can so that we can incorporate them in our project. Thank you and God Bless you!

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR MONEY!!! But if you would like to donate to the cause, any funds received would go towards the printing and distribution of the final Gulf Project. Any funds left over will go directly to the clean-up effort of the Gulf.

Thank you Lisa Weir

www.LisaWeirPortraits.com

laweir@hotmail.com

Funky Friday at Artisan Cove Aug. 13

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Click on image for larger view

"Freedom" by Ascribing Artist Angela True

Update to a previous post on the Ascribing Artists blog:

http://ascribingartists.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-artwork-by-ascribing-artist-angela.html

"Freedom" by Angela True, copyright

This painting was inspired during a time Angela and God walked very closely during a time when her granddaughter, all of 2 1/2 years old was diagnosed with cancer. Angela notes on her art blog about this painting "Never doubted Him for a moment. Just put one foot in front of the other."

Angela just sent an update on the painting "Freedom" She has finished it and made a few comments to it. See below.

"Freedom" by Angela True, copyright

This little girl has finally arrived! In previous post, we discovered her name and a sense of her journey. We determined, you and I, that she would remain bald and express just a wondrous freedom from her pain. My very own little cancer survivor said this upon viewing the painting, "She looks happy because no more chemo!"

I hope to get in contact with a Childhood Cancer Art Show somewhere, but so far my search has brought few results. If you would like to help discover an appropriate Art Show, by all means, do so!

Thank you friends and family for helping me to put into a tangible expression that which is often hard to describe.

To see more of Angela True's artwork please visit:

http://www.pickmybrainsart.blogspot.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28194076@N07/

Fundamentals of Oil Painting Workshop with Sara Beth Fair

New Fall Class - Fundamentals of Oil Painting 10 classes Mondays 6:30 - 8:30 pm September 13 - November 22 $400 How do I improve? What makes a great painting? How do I become more loose? How do I become more creative? lt all begins with understanding how to simplify what you are seeing? Join me one night a week for sketching and painting as we study in depth drawing, values, color and the materials we have available as artists. Beginning - Intermediate Class will be limited to 6 students so reserve your spot soon. Class will be conducted in my studio . 6:15 pm set up, 6:30-8:30 pm paint; 8:45 pm clean up Supply list to be posted soon. This class is designed to compliment my workshop so you will be able to practice what we learn in the intensive workshop. Questions, Details or Reservations: 256-536-2643 sfair6@comcast.net www.SaraBethFair.com

Huntsville Art League-Student Art Show

Art News from Linda Morton:

This Friday Aug 6 from 5 to 8pm at H.A.L. (Huntsville Art League) there will be a Student Art Show the first every, but not the last. One of my students will be showing his art his name is David and is only 8 but his work is fantastic, and I want to give him all the support I can. Its free to the public so all you have to do is come.

Thanks

Linda Morton

www.LMortonart.com

Huntsville Art League

3005 L&N Dr. Suite 2

Huntsville AL 35801

256-534-3860

mail@huntsvilleartleague.org

www.HuntsvilleArtLeague.org

Ascribing Artists exhibiting at the Church of the Nativity Aug. and Sept.

You are Invited!

Ascribing Artists Exhibit

Church of the Nativity, Banister Room, 208 Eustis Ave. SE, Huntsville, AL 35801

Exhibit on display Aug. and Sept. 2010. Mon. thru Thurs. 9 am to 4 pm, Fri. and Sun. 9 am to Noon. Closed Sat.

Ascribing Artists is a creative ministry bringing together visual artists who desire to ascribe or attribute their work and life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The ministry is inspired by Psalm 29:2, "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name" and shows that we are to be "A Reflection of His Glory" in all that we do.

Not all Ascribing Artists paint religious themes or Biblical depictions. The subject matter of the artist is not necessarily what makes us Ascribing Artists, it is the heart behind the artist with the desire to share the gospel. We recognize that anything we do pales in comparison to the Glory of the Lord, so our desire is not to offer something that deserves praise, but to point to the only ONE worthy of praise.

Artists on exhibit: Vanessa Austin, Jane Blevins, Leslie Reid Brasher, Julie Ellsworth, Joe Fikes, Gina Hurst, Paul LaBathe, Johanna Littleton, Cynthia Massey Parsons, Robin Roberts, Jackie Segars, Russ Sexton, Doris Sisk, John Stout, Angela True and Lynn Weatherford

For more info visit www.AscribingArtists.blogspot.com or e-mail: AscribingArtists@gmail.com

For more info about the Church of the Nativity please call (256) 533-2455 or visit www.nativity.dioala.org

Aug. 6- First Fridays in Florence, AL

Opportunity to exhibit artwork or buy artwork

First Fridays

Location: Florence, AL

Date: March thru December

Info: www.firstfridaysflorence.com

Garner Street Farmers Market Each Sat in Aug.

Garner Street Farmers Market

Location: Madison, AL

Date: Each Sat. May thru October

Info: www.garnerstreetmarket.com

Featured Artist: Leslie Reid Brasher

"Purple Iris" by Leslie Reid Brasher, copyright

"Pears on Blue" by Leslie Reid Brasher, copyright

"Pansies" by Leslie Reid Brasher, copyright

"Leaf Collection" by Leslie Reid Brasher, copyright

Leslie Reid Brasher

Artist’s Statement

I am an Alabama artist, originally from Huntsville but now residing in the Auburn area, who grew up with an appreciation of art - specifically watercolor - because my family included several professional artists. I was surrounded by wonderful artwork in various media and was fascinated by the processes used to create those works.

I received a degree in graphic design at Auburn University, and I find great enjoyment in painting with watercolors. Currently I focus on local plants, animals, and landscapes, although I love to travel and paint. My style is mostly realistic, but I occasionally dabble with a looser technique.

Recently I’ve been using more ink lines in my watercolors, and I believe they help give my work more definition. I enjoy painting nature from life and love to have fresh flowers as inspiration, or to sit in a shady spot and paint the view before me. My greatest desire is to glorify God with my artwork, and I pray that by painting the beauty of His creation I am pointing viewers toward the Creator, and ultimately toward salvation through Christ.

The verse that has meant the most to me in the last few years is Philippians 4:6-7, as my family and I have gone through some trying times.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

God has used those verses in my life to help me cling to Him, and to recognize that He truly does give the peace that passes all understanding when we present our concerns to him with an attitude of thanksgiving.

Thebrashers1@bellsouth.net

http://lesliebrasherart.blogspot.com

Featured Artist: Jane Blevins

"Southern Lady" by Jane Blevins, copyright

"France in the Spring" by Jane Blevins, copyright

"A Rainey Walk in the Park" by Jane Blevins, copyright

Jane Blevins

The desire to paint has been with me for as long as I can remember. It has only been during the past five years that I have been able to pursue that desire. Matthew 7:33 attests to feelings I have toward my painting -- Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his rightousness and all these things shall be added to you. I have been given the peacefulness to explore and purse the talent God has given me.

I have painted with several mediums, but my choice is oil and a palette knife. The palette knife gives me the freedom to paint very quickly. My lifetime of ideas seem to just pour onto the canvas. Even though I use much paint with the palette knife, my prices are very reasonable. It is my belief and desire that anyone who loves art should have to opportunity to own an original.

Basically I am a self-taught artist. I have attended two painting classes at Calhoun Community College and paint with a supervised study group weekly.

Ecclesiastes 3 ( A Time for Everything): will close my statement. I feel that God has given me the time to live and a time to laugh and enjoy my painting. This gift will never be taken for granted or treated lightly, but will hopefully be an instrument to encourage others.

Jane Blevins

http://www.yessy.com/jwblevins/gallery.html