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Are you endeavoring to become the best YOU as a young artist or a musician?
Mark your calendar now for June 17 – 21 and join us at
A West Coast Convergence of Young Artists & Musicians
REGISTER NOW BELOW…
…before the deadline for early registration — save some $$ and register by
Monday, April 15!
– Energize the intersection of your gifts & your faith! –
Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation is partnering with The Story church in Ashland, OR to host ASCEND 2019, a four-day artist and musician conference in the heart of Ashland. Young artists and musicians, ages 15-30, from up and down the West Coast will engage in great vision-building, inspiration, and technical instruction by an incredible team of professionally trained and experienced artists and musicians. Participants will gather in morning and afternoon sessions in specific learning tracks, plus engage in morning and evening all group devotions and worship, inspiring featured speakers, and lunches and dinners. This will be a week packed full of inspiring connection and unforgettable community!
top right: Stella – Frank Ordaz, bottom left: Bunny – Frank Ordaz, bottom right: Marshall – Frank Ordaz
RYAN MOON
| OIL PAINTING: PORTRAITURE |
top right: Solace – Ryan Moon, bottom left: Jim Wright – Ryan Moon, bottom right: Baptism – Ryan Moon
ART | MUSIC
Become a part of this unique community of creatives as we pursue excellence in our crafts together to become the next generation of influential artists and musicians!
With our team of highly experienced, professional artist instructors, you’ll gain a vast range of in-depth, inspirational teaching as you’re guided through these hands-on workshops and discover a broad scope of technical skills, a brief history of the impact of Biblical art throughout history, and the impact artists can continue to have in His story of reconciling people to Himself!
music
| Steve Hopkins & Matt Combe & Jeremy Oliveria |
Worship & Songwriting
| Zachary Sprunger |
Keyboard/Piano
| Michael Farley |
Intermediate & Advanced Guitar
| Jennifer Davis |
Vocals
| Jim Abdo |
Recording Studio
Our team of Spirit-filled professional musicians and songwriters are collaborating to bring a rich learning experience to each individual student, as they will venture through the foundations of music, theory, technical skills, and the importance of music in bringing the Kingdom of God!
– FEATURED SPEAKERS –
Xavier Brasseur (Head Pastor @ The Story) Jenna Randall Hays (Author/Motivational Speaker) Jeanne Rowlett Randall (President of Masterpiece) Frank Ordaz (Artist)
| SCHEDULE, LODGING, DETAILS |
Activities from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Morning and evenings devotions, worship, and featured speakers. Mornings and afternoons dedicated to specific track interests (i.e Oil Painting: Portraiture, Keyboard/Piano, etc). All lunches and dinners provided -breakfasts not included. Ends Friday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m.
COST
$260 — Early Registration before April 15
$250 — Register with a group before April 15 ($10 discount per person)
$280 — Registration after April 15
$270 — Register with a group after April 15 ($10 discount per person)
* Registration fee does not include lodging. See lodging recommendations below.
Masterpiece has reserved lodging at the Ashland Commons Hostel, just within walking distance to The Story. This accommodation is $40/night; reserve a place through the ASCEND 2019 registration form.
Alternatively, Masterpiece has also reserved a block of campsites at Emigrant Lake County Recreation Area, just a 15 minute drive from The Story. This accommodation option is $20/night per site, which holds up to 8 guests. Group sites are available. Mention group name ‘ASCEND 2019’ when reserving your place. Contact Emigrant Lake County Recreation Area to book a site (541) 774-8183. Or reserve another fine Ashland lodging establishment of your choosing.
