WILD ABSTRACTS @ The Studio

Wild Abstracts from 2013

Join us for two nights in September when we create wild abstract art inspired by artist Jackson Pollock, 9/11 and 9/18. Fee is $12 for one 30x30 wrapped canvas. You can reserve 2 canvases if you like, just RSVP to deAnn (droe@lwccyork.com) and let her know how many you want.

Check your basements, closets or garage fo...r any left-over interior latex wall paint from your home improvement projects. Bring it along to share with all. We will all chip in our wall paint (no oil base paints please) which is a good way to get rid of the stuff and have a variety of colors to choose from. For a few dollars you can go to Lowes or Home Depot and get sample size cans of any color you want. So you can custom create a painting for a specific room in your home.

We did this project last year (see the images in this post) and it was a HUGE HIT! So much fun! I hope you can join us in September. Room is limited so RSVP quick!

For these special nights at The Studio - we will NOT meet in the coffee bar but will meet in Kid::Life Room, 320.

Hope to see you next month at The Studio ~
be in joy!
deAnn

Artists in Community

A small glimpse into the Night of Worship.

I just returned from the Creative Church Conference set in the stunningly beautiful city of Boise, Idaho (I found out I was mispronouncing it - I was saying "boy-zee" when it's actually pronounced "boy-see"). Love the city! Love Vineyard Boise, the church that hosted the conference. Love VineArts (the arts ministry of the church) led by the amazing Jessie Nilo and her equally amazing team of loving artists. The theme of the conference: Artists in Community. Yes, it is possible.

Having just returned home yesterday, in the middle of the night, I'm still exploring all that God has deposited in me while there. It's very hard to put into words at this point. But what I have come away with the most is the impact of a deeply loving community of creatives and artists. A community where lines are blurred between "professional" artists and "emerging" artists. Where love for Jesus  and love for others reigns FAR above what our art looks like, what gallery its hanging in, or if we have a spectacular home studio or not. Love. Period. I'm forever changed by the presence of the Holy Spirit who was very present at the conference. My spiritual family grew as I was introduced to all the new siblings in Christ that I met. My heart has expanded. God is so full of goodness!

If you want to be blown away by the love God has for you, watch this sermon by potter/pastor Dave Blakeslee (link below). He uses the art of throwing pots as a powerful illustration for his sermons. You can see it here. I highly recommend it.

Pastor Dave Blakeslee setting up for his Sunday message.

The Write Space

We are excited to announce a fresh new writers community launching this fall through Infused Arts at LWCC - The Write Space.


Here's what we are working on so far:

Purpose for this Group

Encouragement – Inspiring – intentional – practical – teaching – mentoring

Two major facets to TWS:

*Creative

*Practical 

We desire for writers to feel better when they leave than when then they arrived. We want writers to feel safe and validated.

 

When will this Group Meet

Meet every Thursday of every other month (opposite of The Studio) in the large conference room beginning in October 2014 (Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug).

Themes/ideas for meetings

• October (5 Weeks) – The Rhythms of Writing (How to Release the Work Stirring Within You)
• December (2 Weeks) – From Word to Life (A look at Advent)

Ideas for October’s theme:
Your writing space – writing goals – expectations – resources – what is God stirring in you – what are you reading – why are you reading it

We will certainly keep you in the loop and more information will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

be in joy!
deAnn

Creative Church Conference, Boise

This arts director is heading west all the way to Boise, Idaho! I'll be participating in a workshop panel discussion on the topic of the artist in community. Here is link to my post on my website, deannroe.com.

I'm looking forward to coming back totally inspired and ready to try new things at Infused Arts and Vertical Creativity! Yes, Holy Spirit, breath freshness into this heart of mine and may it overflow into these ministries and my life!

See you soon!

Remember - The Studio doesn't meet in August. I'll have a post with the awesome-fun details for September @ The Studio - I can't wait!

be in joy!
deAnn

Writers' Retreat - Saturday July 19

Need a quiet place to write? One of inspiration and encouragement? Then this Writers' Retreat is just for you. 

Saturday, July 19 from 9am to 2pm

Bring your writing project and pack a lunch! We will meet in the Large Conference Room at Living Word Community Church. Questions? contact deAnn at droe@lwccyork.com or call 717-755-0089 x126.

Please RSVP - our summertime retreats are usually low in attendance due to vacations and activities. Should we need to, we'll cancel the retreat and begin planning the fall retreat.

be in joy,
deAnn

July @ The Studio - Seeing Beyond the Obvious

Dates: [3 Thursdays!] 7/3, 7/10, 7/17

Using the medium of photography, we'll creatively explore the world God has given us to enjoy. Use your cell phone camera, point-n-shoot, dSLR or film SLR. There is no fee for this event. :) Just bring your photo-taking device! Please RVSP by emailing deAnn.

This will be a powerful time of learning to see beyond the obvious...to see as God sees.

NOTE: The Studio will not meet on Thursday, 7/24, but come back the next week on, Thursday, July 31 for OPEN STUDIO, for $5 you get an 11x14 canvas panel and use of all art supplies or bring your own and there is no fee. Come create in community!

Be in joy!
deAnn

Pathway to the Arts Exhibit

Pathway to the Arts exhibit is on display at Living Word Community Church from now to June 29.

These beautiful paintings were created by individuals in the Pathway program of the Jessica and Friends Community.

Pathway Services is a faith-based, community-integrated, day program providing lifelong learning opportunities for autistic and intellectually disabled individuals, 18 years of age and older.

The artistic process is a very specific, art-based therapy, which stimulates immediate attention, memory and behavior improvements. Kim Martin works one-on-one with our individuals to create beautiful paintings through this directed painting technique. The individuals experience a sense of achievement and significance, which is often lacking in the lives of individuals with unique challenges. Their paintings serve as their forever reminders of the precious people the Lord created them to be.  

Kim Martin, Fine Arts Care at Jessica and Friends

Contact Kim Martin
717-891-1576
artchangesthings.wix.com/act-site
ArtChangesThings@gmail.com
Home Studio: 4030 Sherwood Drive
York, Pennsylvania 17408

Living Word Community Church and Jessica and Friends Community
Present: Pathway to the Arts

Please stop in at The Gallery @ Common Grounds at
Living Word Community Church
2530 Cape Horn Red Lion, Red Lion.

Meet the artists and view the display of beautiful paintings created by the individuals from the Jessica and Friends community. 

Please plan to attend the artists’ reception on Friday, May 30, 2014 from 6:30 - 8:00pm
Light refreshments and coffee will be available.