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Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation ASCEND 2019

ASCEND 2019, a four-day artist and musician conference in the heart of Ashland

Are you endeavoring to become the best YOU as a young artist or musician? Mark your calendar now for June 17 – 21 and join us at

A West Coast Convergence of Young Artists & Musicians

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! (above: Rhaspody in Orange by

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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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BIRDS, BEASTS AND BEAUTY – THE GENESIS TO REVELATION ALLIANCE WITH ANIMALS

Masterpiece Fine Arts - Birds, Beasts and Beauty

“Birds, Beasts and Beauty” is a fine art visual journey with the animals of the Bible on this 5th stop of its 6 city tour. From Genesis to Revelation guests experience their magnificence, their prominence, and their uniquely designed connection with the heart of God and man. Including works by nationally acclaimed artists Dan Chen, Ron DiCianni (the Resurrection Mural), Michael Dudash, Chris Hopkins, Tom duBois, Mick McGinty, Frank Ordaz, Mary Jane Q Cross, with Kara McGhee, Jim Lamb plus historic masters and more. The show will continue to Concordia University in Portland in February of 2014.

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Birds, Beasts and Beauty - the Genesis to Revelation Alliance with Animals Exhibition

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