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June 2008 ... discovering our spiritual responses |
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Features — Chapter News — Calls & exhibitions Visio Divina — ...here & there — About ECVA |
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Illumination of the Washington National Cathedral
by Gerry Hofstetter, Ideas about light and shadow and meaning rise gloriously in these images of an exhibition by Swiss lighting artist Gerry Hofstetter at (and on!) Washington National Cathedral. See more here. The post at Episcopal Cafe also includes a discussion regarding the transformation of worship spaces, especially as described by Catherine Kapikian in her book Art in Service of the Sacred. The article Transforming Worship Spaces was first published by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. |
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The Eternal Now by Gene Black Gene Black is a member of The Artists Registry at ECVA and an exhibitor in the current ECVA Exhibition: Portraits of the Self. When asked about the letters (G H I S T) and numbers (5 6 7) at the center of the painting shown above, he explains: "The letters and numbers can mean many things. I have chosen the following as the meaning -- and as such they gave the name 'The Eternal Now' to the painting: God's Heaven Is Still True.' As for the numbers 5 6 7 -- seven is considered the number of perfection... 5-6-7 heading toward and ending in perfection." |
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The Episcopal Church and Visual Arts (ECVA) is more than just a website, it is a community of artists and individuals who share an appreciation of how art can influence our spiritual well-being. As a community, we explore the visual arts and the ways in which they can be used within our churches, our ministries, and as part of our worship. ECVA Chapters are local communities that provide opportunities, dialogue, and fellowship within ECVA. To read more about ECVA Chapters, click here. If you have news from your ECVA Chapter, please send articles and images to the newsletter editor here. |
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ECVA New Jersey ECVA New Jersey opened their Second All-Member Exhibition on Sunday, June 1, 2008. The exhibit will be shown at Trinity Cathedral, Trenton until July 12, 2008. Please call for viewing hours (609-392-3805).
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ECVA Diocese of Texas ECVA Diocese of Texas will have their first Diocese of Texas Art Show and Sale to be held October 3 and 4, 2008 at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas. Nancy Denmark writes: "This will be a show of Episcopal artists from the Diocese of Texas. Participating artists will contribute 15% of their sales to offset show expenses, and we will contribute the balance of show proceeds to Episcopal Relief and Development. We plan to spotlight ERD at the art show with an informational display to bring attention to this world-wide ministry of the Episcopal Church. We are offering this art show to our diocese as a fun fellowship event for all. We also believe by providing more church sponsored opportunities for artists to show and sell their work in friendly environments, we may encourage more productivity and use of these special spiritual gifts. We hope this diocesan show may inspire more parish-sponsored art shows."
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Ubuntu 2009 General Convention logo contest is going on now. From Episcopal Life Online: "Ubuntu (pronounced oo-boon-too) is an African word popularized by Cape Town Archbishop Emeritus and Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu. It is a term for humaneness, for caring, sharing and being in harmony with all of creation." To read the complete Episcopal Life Online article, click here. To read rules and regulations, click here. The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2008. |
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Indianola, MS has issued a call for its juried exhibit "A Feast For The Eye" to be held from September 27 through November 2, 2008. Click here to view the Call from St. Stephen's in PDF format. You may also e-mail them for more information HERE. |
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Portraits of the Self is the most current exhibit showing at ECVA.org. ECVA Board Member Jerry Hames has written a second story on the 'Portraits of the Self' exhibition, this one featured as a center-spread in the June Issue of Episcopal Life Monthly (print edition). Click here to read the first story written by Jerry. Click here to visit the Portraits of the Self exhibit. |
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The mission of The Episcopal Church and Visual Arts (ECVA) is to encourage artists, individuals, congregations, and scholars to engage the visual arts in the spiritual life of the church. ECVA values the significance of visual imagery in spiritual formation and the development of faith, and creates programs to support those who are engaged in using the visual arts in spiritual life. To learn more about ECVA, click here. To subscribe to this e-Newsletter, go to www.ecva.org/newsletter.htm and enter your email address. |
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The Episcopal Church and Visual Arts, Inc. |
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Newsletter produced and edited by C. Robin Janning, Director of Communications |
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