ECVA Newsletter Special Issue

May, 2005

 
 
 
 

Sacred Arts Festival

 
 

Church of the Nativity, Raleigh, North Carolina
By Dan Hardison
Photos by Emilie Sigel, Church of the Nativity parishioner

 
     
 
April 9, 2005    
     

Although there was stormy weather the day before, by the time the Sacred Arts Festival was ready to welcome visitors; the clouds had parted, the sun was shining, and it was a fine day for arts, crafts, and fellowship.

The one-day event was planned as "a community celebration of the Arts that reflects God's grace, nature's beauty and the spiritual dimension of our lives". Artist's booths were setup around the perimeter of the church parking lot. Located by the entrance to the church were food booths and an inflatable playground for children. And at the center of the activity was an excellent live band playing bluegrass music.

 

     
 

     
Though small compared to similar events, the quality of work was outstanding with something for everyone. There was jewelry, pottery, blown glass, stone carving, silversmithing, photography, and paintings. Exhibition in the festival was open to the church congregation and to artists of the surrounding area with artist Ann Harwell judging the event.

The Church of the Nativity's booth at the entrance offered t-shirts, mugs, information, and a free gift so that no one left empty handed. But then leaving empty handed would have been difficult.
 

     
 

     
The Sacred Arts Festival provided a way for artists and the church to raise funds, but it also provided everyone attending an enjoyable day surrounded by art and Christian fellowship.

   

Church of the Nativity
8849 Ray Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27613
919-846-8338
Office@NativityOnline.org
 

 
     
     
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