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Paint Live Before Congregations and Biblical Art History Workshops in Sedona Sept. 29th

"The Lord is My Song and My Salvation" by Elena Eros

Two New Workshops: Saturday, Sept. 29th for Artists, Worship Pastors and those interested in the rich and impacting history of Biblical Art

One: Painting Live in Front of Congregations 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. With increasing popularity, painting live before congregations alongside a teaching pastor is a privilege and a daunting task. How does an artist execute this well, with confidence and excellence to enhance a worship experience and create a lasting imprint for observers? From her many years of experience in this field Phoenix artist Elena Eros will take guests in this workshop from idea to a concept, from a concept to sketch, from a sketch to final performance piece of art. Consider Art materials, media, canvas size and light. Prayer and research. Dressing up & preparation of the stage. Working with a Worship Pastor and his team. Interaction with people after the end of the service. Talking

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Great Biblical Art and New Workshops in Sedona August 31 – Sept. 29th

"Words In Red, - the Direct, Uncensored, Provocative Words of Jesus" - August 31-Sept. 29th Opening Reception Saturday, Sept. 1st at 7:00 p.m. at Wayside Chapel Sedona, Arizona

Art + Workshops + a getaway in beautiful Sedona! Masterpiece will be in Sedona Aug. 31 – Sept. 29th as the final U. S. city of this compelling Biblical fine art exhibit. Plus two new art workshops! See all the details below for exhibit and workshop registration: “Words In Red, – the Direct, Uncensored, Provocative Words of Jesus” – August 31-Sept. 29th Opening Reception Saturday, Sept. 1st at 7:00 p.m. at Wayside Chapel Sedona is known for its world renown red rock beauty, its dramatic sunsets, it spiritual seekers and its great art. What guests will also find this September is the traveling “Words in Red” fine art exhibit. Guests and tourists from across the country and the world can stroll through this fine art gallery with Nicodemus at Night, The Woman at the Well, Healing of the Blind Beggar, The Woman Caught in Adultery, the demise of the

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Rhinestone Rosie Appraisal in January!

A Wendy Gell wristy was brought to the Antiques Roadshow to be appraised. The segment will be featured on the show in January 2016! Check SOPTV for airtimes

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Art and the Enneagram Workshop

Please click to view or download a pdf of the Art and the Enneagram Workshop flyer

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THE ANIMALS ARE COMING to Ashland, Oregon.

BIRDS, BEASTS AND BEAUTY – THE GENESIS TO REVELATION ALLIANCE WITH ANIMALS FINE ART EXHIBIT OPENS JULY 25TH at Pioneer Hall THE GENESIS TO REVELATION ALLIANCE WITH ANIMALS 2012/2013 6 city tour Fort Worth, Sedona, San Diego, Ashland, San Francisco, Portland

 

In the heart of this small quaint city of Ashland in So. Oregon, home of the Shakespeare theater, visitors stroll through Lithia Park , one of the most ideallyic and beautiful displays of flora and botanical beauty on the West Coast. And glancing just across the park entrance parkway stands the historic Pioneer Hall. It is there that on July 25th the animals of the Bible will begin to “speak” the compelling story of God’s love and redemption.

This fourth stop on its 6 city tour, “Birds, Beasts and Beauty” is a fine art visual journey with the animals of the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation guests

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Calls to Artists and Art Opportunities From CAFE

Short -deadline and new calls to art from CAfE, list edited to include only calls for which Oregon artists are eligible.

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Arts Education Must Exist Beyond Evaluation, Measurement, and Standards

I’ll be the first to admit it. I’m only passingly familiar with many of the theories and practices of arts education. Teaching visual art classes is in my distant, hazy professional background, but my career since then has been in managing community arts education programs and the capable, expert staff who deliver them. It’s certainly […]

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KRIS Wine ‘Art of Education’ Contest Winners Unveiled

As you saw in a previous ARTSblog post, Brunswick Acres Elementary School in Kendall Park, NJ was very dedicated to winning the third annual “Art of Education” contest sponsored by KRIS Wine and Americans for the Arts. Not only did this video help them jump out to an early lead, but it helped them score […]

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Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation New Touring exhibit premiers

Masterpiece Fine Arts - Birds, Beasts and Beauty

Our New Touring exhibit premiers! BIRDS, BEASTS AND BEAUTY – THE GENESIS TO REVELATION ALLIANCE WITH ANIMALS – 2012/2013 6 city tour: Fort Worth, Sedona, San Diego, San Francisco, Ashland, Portland. Birds, Beasts and Beauty is a fine art visual journey with the animals. From Genesis to Revelation experience their magnificence, their prominence, and their uniquely designed connection with the heart of God and man. Including works by nationally acclaimed artists Ron DiCianni (the Resurrection Mural), Michael Dudash, Chris Hopkins, Tom duBois, Mick McGinty, Frank Ordaz, Mary Jane Q Cross, historic masters and more. See venue details below.

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Spotlight on The Boneyard Project

August 17, 2012 By Rebecca Gross Time Flies By (2011) by How & Hosm. Spray Paint on DC3 airplane 203 x 776 x 1,142″. Photo by Jason Wawro for Eric Firestone Gallery In and around Tucson, Arizona, hundreds of acres of desert serve as retirement communities for aircraft. The largest, located at the Davis-Monthan Air […]

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