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2007 |
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Art
and Spirit : Expressions of Our Spiritual Connections
An Inaugural Exhibition to Celebrate the Opening of the New
ECVA Chapter in the Diocese of Vermont
On Sunday, April 29 at St. Paul's Cathedral in Burlington, Vermont, an inaugural
reception and exhibition was held to celebrate the birth of a a new ECVA chapter.
The exhibition was entitled "Art and Spirit: Expressions of our Spiritual
Connections". More> |
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Discourse: Word and Image
By David C. Cottingham
and Ruth Susen Riley
Poet David C. Cottingham
and artist Ruth Susen Riley collaborated with words and
images to create a dynamic
dialogue engaging both mind and emotion.
Presented as an exhibition at the
Preston Cutler Gallery at Christ Church, Hamilton, Massachusetts, the
exhibit featured paintings displayed along with an excerpt from each
poem. |
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2006 |
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Plein Air Painting: An Old Tradition
Renewed
By Michael Chesley Johnson, PSA
Have ever wondered what the term en plein air meant when used to
describe a painting? Artist Michael Chesley Johnson explains the term,
its history, and why this method of painting is so appealing. |
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The Quiet Garden Movement:
A Ministry of Hospitality and Prayer
By Jackie Lock
Founded in England, The Quiet Garden Movement has
spread around the world including the United States. Just as Jesus found
time to withdraw "to a quiet place in a natural setting" we are learning
again to "benefit
from a time of quiet reflection and teaching on Christian spirituality"
spent in a garden.” |
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From Commission to Dedication:
Sculpting the Parable of the Prodigal Son for Duke Divinity School
By Margaret Adams Parker
When artist Peggy Parker received the commission for a sculpture to
be part of the new addition at Duke Divinity School, she thought of
"the great parable". Through her words and photos, we follow the
creation of her sculpture Reconciliation from concept to
installation. Also included is the story of the Prodigal Son told in
bronze. |
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2005 |
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Painting by Faith: An Artist Residency
By Tanja Butler
Artist Tanja Butler was invited to take part in an artist residency
at Christ Church in Hamilton/Wenham, Massachusetts. So what is an
artist-in-residence program? Find out as Tanja describes this unique
relationship between artist and church. |
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Using Art to Enhance Your
Message
By Katie Robbins
Do you think of your Web site as a brochure of information that only
needs updating every couple of years? Or do you think of it as
another parish newsletter? At St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of
Fairfield, Connecticut, we have designed our site to serve as an
internet magazine for parish communication, news, outreach, and
ministry. |
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Lenten Journey
By Ruth Susen Riley
Christ Church, South Hamilton, Massachusetts, held an invitational exhibit of art
during
Lent 2003 and invited parishioners to contribute poetry.
"As the images were compiled
digitally and matched with poems – so that words and
images complimented each other –
a book emerged."
Artist Ruth Susen Riley tells us about the exhibit
and the book Lenten Journey: A Visual and Poetic
Observance of the Passion. |
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2004 |
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Saints and Angels: Images of
Faith in Polymer Clay
By Judy Gibson King
Artist
Judy King talks about her sculpture and the process of
working with polymer clay. "Someone once looked at a display of my
clay work and said they appeared to be 'visual prayers'." |
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Iconography: Byzantine-Style
Icons
By Betsy Porter
Artist
Betsy Porter provides us with a history of the
traditional religious painting technique of icons and an explanation of
the Prosopon Method of creating icons as taught by Vladislav Andrejev.
"Icons have been described as 'windows into heaven' and as 'making the
invisible visible.'" |
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The Stanzas
By James
Zingarelli
Artist
James
Zingarelli talks about his paintings based on the
Italian word for room, stanza. In these paintings he explores
characters, events, and relationships that make up our daily lives
in the hope of finding "generosity,
hospitality, and music for your soul". |
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Choosing Between
a Transmission and a Crucifix
By Joel Haas
Sculptor Joel Haas tells us of his work one day on a coat rack that
transformed itself into a crucifix and of his ponderings on what makes
good or even interesting art. |
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2003 |
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ECVA
2003 By Susan Dixon |
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How Do Visual Arts Shape Spiritual Life?
Conversation |
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Building Anglican Liturgy By John W.Dixon, Jr., Ph.D. |
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Art and Spirituality By Pippin
Michelli, Ph.D. |
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Art As A Means of Thinking and of Grace By John W. Dixon, Jr., Ph.D. |
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