January at Infused Arts

We are super excited about 2016 here at Infused Arts! We have been going through the painfully creative process of rebranding Infused Arts as we launch a new facet and rhythm to our monthly gatherings. It won't be long now before we launch with the new look. There is a lot going on behind the scenes and I can't wait to share all this with you!

One thing I want to point out is that Infused Arts will not be meeting in January...no Write Space, no Studio.  BUT come February, we are kicking off with the new program and rhythm that I mentioned above. Of course, we'll still have The Write Space and The Studio. We aren't taking anything away. In fact, God is adding to our ministry with this new gathering we are calling The Collective (which is going to be so awesome!).

 

 

I promise, as soon as I have all the elements in place from our amazing communications department, I'll roll out the new look and let you in on the new rhythm and share in detail about The Collective and that it's going to be a hot spot for creatives of every genre.

 

It won't be too long friends. I'm a terrible "waiter" - my excitement equals my impatience! Does that ever happen to you? But it won't be much longer...

 

Be in joy!

 

more to come ...

 

deAnn Roe

AMAZING Creative Feast

We had food. And lots of it!

Plenty of desserts as well.

 

Creatives of all genres brought something they are proud of. It was great fun to view all the amazing works of art. We have a talented bunch here at Infused Arts!

 

  At the Infused Arts Creative Feast, besides feasting, friending, laughing,

and looking at art - we MADE art. I had lots of 15" strips of watercolor paper

and people created colorful strips of art.

 

When they dried, I wove them together to create a stunning collective of artistic voices! (see below).



There is power and beauty in collaboration.



Infused Arts is revamping and will take off January 2016. But watch out for Infused Arts in February! It will have a new look and some new monthly events that will surely rock your creative and spiritual world! More info on this soon! Stay tuned.

deAnn Roe
director of Infused Arts
Living Word Community Church

Infused Arts Creative Feast

Please join us for our annual Creative Feast Thursday, 11/12 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Gallery @ Common Grounds, LWCC. This will be a wonderful evening of community, creativity, and feasting.

Your ticket in is to bring a dish to share with others: 
 Last name A through M - bring a side dish or appetizer
Last name N through Z - bring a dessert

Infused Arts will provide the main dish and some soda.

If you have business cards for your artistic endeavor, bring them. Also, bring a piece of work that you created and are particularly proud of. We’ll have dedicated tables for your work so they can be displayed for all to view. 

Artists of every medium and writers of every genre - join us for this festive evening of celebrating the arts!

RSVP is helpful for planning purposes. THANKS and see you tomorrow evening!


deAnn Roe
director of Infused Arts Ministry 

The Well | Come To Me

 The Well | Come To Me

 

A sacred space experience for prayer and reflection

October 19 through October 31 at Living Word Community Church.

 

Click here for hours.

 

What you'll see when you enter the parking lot.

The Welcome area. I pick up a booklet from the basket and enter in...

 

Welcome to the Longing Room...

 

 

Write your prayer on a strip of paper and weave it into the Prayer Loom.

Write your prayer on a strip of paper and weave it into the Prayer Loom.

 

We hope you can stow away with the Lord for an hour this week or next to be refreshed in His presence at The Well.

 

Don't forget that this experience of

The Well includes the Sacred Path and Prayer Gardens.

 

Enter the Sacred Path here.



Enjoy your prayer walk...

 

 

Be in joy -

 

deAnn Roe

Infused Arts Director

 



Names of God Exhibit

Here's a tiny snippet of the Names of God exhibit!

We invite you to the Art Reception to view all the work. See info below.

In February of this year, I came across a beautiful video on YouTube of a song sharing many of the names of God. I was so moved by this and began meditating on the sheer number of names He’s been given or declared as Himself in scripture. That’s when the idea for the Names of God exhibit came to me. How amazing it would be to invite artists and writers into a prayerful and intentional experience to encounter one of the many powerful names of God and create from that place of His presence. 

There were forty-five people who said yes to this spiritual and artistic challenge and we began meeting once a month from March through August. In these “NOG” gatherings we’d share our WIP (work in progress), pray for one another as we hit spiritual or creative obstacles, work on our pieces, or share our experiences of God as we created art or written pieces around His name. These gatherings were sacred, as God’s presence was tangible. He was pleased that we’d push into a project like this.

Life hit some of the artists and writers very hard and a few of the original forty-five, reluctantly, had to step out of the project. However, we have thirty-seven exhibiting in this exhibit, which is pretty good after a six month, fairly intensive, creative project.

I believe that this exhibit carries something special. Each piece, written or visual, was created in prayer, in God’s presence. I know the Holy Spirit flowed through each person to create the beauty you see and read here in this booklet. Take time to explore each facet of this exhibit. I know the Lord will move your heart to consider what name of God speaks to you.

Here is the list of the artists and writers involved:

Abigail Dubbe
Amy Gotwalt
Ange Bentivegna
Ann Becker
Beth Carlock
Beth Fowler
Bill Wossowski
Brandon Merson
Cheryl Handy
Chris Gold
Cliff Engle
Dave Nolt
Dave Moore
deAnn Roe
Denise Douglas
Diane McCleary
Diane Sargeant
Isabell Clark
Jennifer Aulthouse
Jen Reider
Joanne Hilliard
Lucie Pentz
Meg Pillsbury
Melanie Hady
Melissa Franklin
Micah Neff
Michael Weaver
Mindy Rat
Molly Puz
Nicole Mills
Penny Heilman
Ramon Trevino
Rosie Schiesser
Sam Mylin
Sarah Force
Sue Houser
Tara Garner

We'd like to invite you to the:

Names of God Art Reception

Sunday, October 4 at 6:00pm in the Coffee Bar Gallery.

Meet the artists, hear some of their experiences,

view the artwork, enjoy refreshments,

and we may even have some live music!

 

deAnn Roe |Infused Arts Director
droe@lwccyork.com
www.infused-arts.com


 The Infused Arts ministry is wide and vast,

 with many talents from Holy Spirit-infused artists and writers.

 

Fall Writers' Retreat

 

Saturday, September 19 from 9:00am to 3:00pm

A Writers' Retreat means that you will have lots of time to write; continue to work on that project that's calling your name, start that project you feel lingering in your heart, or have fun with a variety of writing prompts that will be provided.

We'll have time in community and time to write. It's a beautiful combination that's good for your soul.

Things to Note:
We will begin in the Life Center at Living Word Community Church

Bring your bible, notebook, writing utensil, or laptop.

Pack your lunch. We have refrigerator, microwaves and stove/oven available for your use.

Breakfast foods will be provided: OJ, coffee, donuts, fruit, bagels, etc.

Please RSVP to this event. Looking forward to being together as a group of writers pressing into the heart of God.

Questions and to register: Email deAnn Roe.

Sept @ The Studio | Pointillism

Pointillism= is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. Georges Seurat and Paul Signac developed the technique in 1886, branching from Impressionism.

Yes, at The Studio in September, using acrylics, we'll be exploring pointillism. We are so excited!

The fee is $8 and that gets you an 12x16 stretched canvas (no canvas panel this time!) and paint/brushes. We will have photos from three or four of our photographers for you to choose from, or be in inspired by. Feel free to bring your own picture for inspiration if you prefer.

by artist Georges Lemmen

For more information on Pointillism you can Google it or click here. September's project will be on 9/3, 9/10 and 9/17 from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the Coffee Bar of Living Word Community Church. Open Studio is on 9/24. You can use that evening to complete your painting if you desire.

I've purchased 25 canvases, so hold your spot by emailing deAnn!

We are looking forward to seeing you starting at 6:30pm on September 3!
Be in joy!
deAnn