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7th Annual Arts Symposium Eposter

Greetings!

You are cordially invited to attend Biola University's 7th annual Art Symposium. This is a free event, open to the public, and will take place March 1-4, 2012 on Biola's campus. Please visit Biola's Year of the Art's website at biola.edu/yota. We hope you can join us!

Many Thanks,

Barry Krammes

SEEDS Fans and Supporters

We are so sorry for all the junk posts.  Our blog has been compromised and has many spam posts each day.  We will be migrating to our website soon.  So sorry for the inconvenience!  - Cindi and Denise

Year End Opportunities Seeds Fine Art Exhibits

The next Season depends on you... And the disciples came to Him, saying" Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field." He answered, "The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom." Matthew 13 36-38 So often we are asked why the name "SEEDS"?  What does that really mean? SEEDS implies kernels of infinite potential. It means that our small efforts and tiny resources can be bountiful in God's mighty hands.  God has fashioned this ministry in the very same way he fed the five thousand in Matthew chapter 14. Out of tiny resources but willing hearts to share, God has multiplied that gift over and over again. We have been able to touch thousands of hearts through fine art exhibits and events that glorify Him. Throughout 2011 we have sought professional advise, prayed, listened, and waited. The miracles  and opportunities have been raining down, and there is a calling for SEEDS to assist national organizations who need our unique ministry.  All of this now depends on resources. With daily concerns, a fine arts ministry may seem like a luxury, but the field is ripe and there is much more work to be done. We are going out on a limb in faith seeking God to provide. We turn to you our friends and family asking for your support and to pass this letter on to those like-minded hearts who understand the importance of honoring Christ through the arts. See what you think-Would you check out this link from the Grove and consider supporting the work of SEEDS in 2012?   Thank you for taking the time to read this, for supporting us and praying with us! God's richest peace in this season of His Birth and may God bless you bountifully in the coming year! Cindi and Denise Cindi Rhodes and Denise Weyhrich, curators SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits Donate to  SEEDS #6 6. To make a 2011 donation to SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits, please click on this Paypal link. All donations made to the SEEDS are fully tax-deductible through The Grove Center for the Arts & Media. 7. If you have any questions about making a gift to The Grove, please contact Joey O'Connor at: joey@thegrovecenter.org.   If you would like to donate: Stock, Airmiles, Artwork, Professional Services, Property/Assets, please contact Joey O'Connor. The Grove Center for the Arts & Media is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. All Grove financial documents are available upon request. There is still time to give a year end gift!  Seeds Fine Art Exhibits Annual Report for 2011  "Passionate Play" Aug/Sept- the 8th annual outreach event at St John's Lutheran Church and   School, Orange CA * This exhibit provided eight full days of gallery ministry in the community. * 22 hours of school tours were shared with K - 8th graders * Strong volunteer support from the artist community and church members * For the first time art was included in worship, both in the sanctuary and contemporary services at St John's Lutheran * Provided two artist's gatherings * Recorded signatures of 185 guests from 42 different churches and multiple states,   as far as Wisconsin. * This exhibit featured the painted banners of Wayne Forte and conceptual installation works of Denise Weyhrich. September - Denise & Jenn Johnson (our BIOLA Intern) supported the Greek Orthodox Church at The Hyatt in Irvine, CA with an art exhibit for their fund raiser gala. July - Cindi assisted St. John's Children's Art Exhibit with the National Children's Ministry Conference " Sandals to Sneakers". Denise was gifted with a trip to visit artists in Ireland, hosted by friends, and made contacts with National arts organizations there. May - CIVA National Conference at BIOLA SEEDS assisted in the development committee and hospitality of "Soul Space" April - CIVA Conference planning and began working towards "Passionate Play" March - IAM National Conference "Encounter" NYC attended Guest speakers and curatorial evaluation at the Neighborhood Church of Greenwich Village, NYC "Dark Inheritance-purposeful dislocation" Jan - Closed Los Angeles County Palos Verdes Art Center (BIOLA 2010) OUTCOMES FOR THE ARTISTS: Extensive relationship building and visit galleries, studios, openings and researching their art     (We know their work, and shared in their lives.) The Dark Inheritance exhibited 24 artists and 68 works of art with two installations Assisting many artists, family trusts, gallery directors in order to select the artworks Bridge building between galleries and SEEDS Provided a support system for artists of faith unlike any other organization or church in the nation Posted their art online Published their art in catalogue Included Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu artists Worked closely with late artist Janice Lowry's (whose personal journals are housed in the Smithsonian) family and estate, fulfilling our promise to her to include 3 of her works in Dark Inheritance.      PUBLICATIONS: Printed catalogue published by SEEDS with BIOLA & PVAC ISBN 978-09827715-0-1, with 1,000 books were distributed free (25 personally given at NY IAM Conference) Funded by all three at $5,000 with a special $500 gift from LeRoy & Vivian Schmaltz for sales taxes.  All beautifully designed and produced by Vesna Petrovic of Picnic Design donated her graphic design studio to make this possible BIOLA - UNIVERSITY PAPER "The CHIMES" Published the exhibit in the university arts review PVAC - The press covered the exhibit in three of the South Bay community newspapers (Peninsula News, The Daily Breeze and Easy Reader) OUTCOMES FOR BIOLA UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY: Daily gallery opened to public Aug 18 - Sept 30 University community and visitors in attendance, class lectures and tours were made "Gallery Opening Reception" for the community and the artists in attendance "Faculty Forum Presentation:" papers written concerning responses to the art in the university gallery by five professors & SEEDS curators      OUTCOMES FOR PALOS VERDES ART CENTER: Daily gallery opened to public Oct 29 2010 - Jan 8 2011 1,000 in attendance Many artists from the South Bay area gathered in community of faith at the art center at events PVAC docent tours Palos Verdes Unified Schools tours - 6 sixth grade class projects based on DI taught by Margaret Mohr "Artist's talk" for the public with six artists conducted a walking tour of the gallery with question and answers "Docent talk" by the curators and Barry Krammes "Opening reception" to community  "Closing Reception" for the artists and the artist community of SEEDS First exhibit to affiliate this LA County governed art center with a Christian University Supported in part by the LA County Board of Supervisors through the LA County Arts Commission PRESS COVERAGE & PR: "The CHIMES" BIOLA - UNIVERSITY PAPER Published the exhibit in the university arts review "Peninsula News" for Palos Verdes for all 5 Peninsula communities, "The Daily Breeze" and "Easy Reader" all of Los Angeles costal cities and surrounding cities PVAC - in house publications and mailers to the surrounding communities PVAC Executive Director personally wrote letters to all the surrounding churches, synagogues and congregations inviting them to this special exhibit of faith National coverage by Christian in the Visual Arts for all three exhibit events to 1,00 artist and Christian Organizations nationwide. KKLA Apologetics.com -Radio interview and broadcast on the state of the arts in the church today. CONCORDIA Grimm Hall Art Collections After 6 years curating the art and the labels for 60 artworks in the 6 floors of Grimm Hall Permanent Art Collections with artists' testimonies on each label. CONTINUING PROJECTS: Artist's home and studio visitation, gallery visitation and event support, prayer encouragement and fellowship. Intern Students:  Winter - Melissa Watkins senior of BIOLA University, Summer- Jasmine Ferrer senior of Concordia University Irvine. Fall Jennifer Johnson senior of BIOLA University. Artist Fellowship- bi-monthly dinner Christian fellowship, art discussion and critiques Assistance given to the art administrations and faculty from these institutions seeking assistance from SEEDS for outreach education, events, hiring recommendations, man power for events and resources: BIOLA University Concordia University Proverbs Coffee House, Our Savor's Lutheran in Camarillo - assistance with exhibits Crean Lutheran High School Arts and Entertainment Ministries Christians in the Visual Arts National Christians in the Visual Arts National Organizations & BIOLA University- assisting with the 2011 bi-annual national conference, compiling the advisory board, working with event planning and volunteers. Book Project in progress "I AM AN ARTIST" chapter Grove Center for the Arts, Joey O'Connor Hosted gathering for artist/curator and missionary abroad Mr. & Mrs. Tom Realth in Morocco Neighborhood Church of Greenwich Village,  All Things Project gallery New York Host artist gatherings at our homes

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Exciting News from Seeds Fine Art Exhibits

The next Season depends on you... Dear (Contact First Name), And the disciples came to Him, saying" Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field." He answered, "The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom." Matthew 13 36-38 So often we are asked why the name "SEEDS"?  What does that really mean? SEEDS implies kernels of infinite potential. It means that our small efforts and tiny resources can be bountiful in God's mighty hands.  God has fashioned this ministry in the very same way he feed the five thousand in Matthew chapter 14. Out of tiny resources but willing hearts to share, God has multiplied that gift over and over again. We have been able to touch thousands of hearts through fine art exhibits and events that glorify Him. Throughout 2011 we have sought professional advise, prayed, listened, and waited. The miracles  and opportunities have been raining down, and there is a calling for SEEDS to assist national organizations who need our unique ministry.  All of this now depends on resources. With daily concerns, a fine arts ministry may seem like a luxury, but the field is ripe and there is much more work to be done. We are going out on a limb in faith seeking God to provide. We turn to you our friends and family asking for your support and to pass this letter on to those like-minded hearts who understand the importance of honoring Christ through the arts. See what you think-Would you check out this link from the Grove and consider supporting the work of SEEDS in 2012?   Thank you for taking the time to read this, for supporting us and praying with us! God's richest peace in this season of His Birth and may God bless you bountifully in the coming year! Cindi and Denise Cindi Rhodes and Denise Weyhrich, curators SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits Donate to  SEEDS #6 6. To make a 2011 donation to SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits, please click on this Paypal link. All donations made to the SEEDS are fully tax-deductible through The Grove Center for the Arts & Media. 7. If you have any questions about making a gift to The Grove, please contact Joey O'Connor at: joey@thegrovecenter.org.   If you would like to donate: Stock, Airmiles, Artwork, Professional Services, Property/Assets, please contact Joey O'Connor. The Grove Center for the Arts & Media is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. All Grove financial documents are available upon request. There is still time to give a year end gift!  Seeds Fine Art Exhibits Annual Report for 2011  "Passionate Play" Aug/Sept- the 8th annual outreach event at St John's Lutheran Church and   School, Orange CA * This exhibit provided eight full days of gallery ministry in the community. * 22 hours of school tours were shared with K - 8th graders * Strong volunteer support from the artist community and church members * For the first time art was included in worship, both in the sanctuary and contemporary services at St John's Lutheran * Provided two artist's gatherings * Recorded signatures of 185 guests from 42 different churches and multiple states,   as far as Wisconsin. * This exhibit featured the painted banners of Wayne Forte and conceptual installation works of Denise Weyhrich. September - Denise & Jenn Johnson (our BIOLA Intern) supported the Greek Orthodox Church at The Hyatt in Irvine, CA with an art exhibit for their fund raiser gala. July - Cindi assisted St. John's Children's Art Exhibit with the National Children's Ministry Conference " Sandals to Sneakers". Denise was gifted with a trip to visit artists in Ireland, hosted by friends, and made contacts with National arts organizations there. May - CIVA National Conference at BIOLA SEEDS assisted in the development committee and hospitality of "Soul Space" April - CIVA Conference planning and began working towards "Passionate Play" March - IAM National Conference "Encounter" NYC attended Guest speakers and curatorial evaluation at the Neighborhood Church of Greenwich Village, NYC "Dark Inheritance-purposeful dislocation" Jan - Closed Los Angeles County Palos Verdes Art Center (BIOLA 2010) OUTCOMES FOR THE ARTISTS: Extensive relationship building and visit galleries, studios, openings and researching their art     (We know their work, and shared in their lives.) The Dark Inheritance exhibited 24 artists and 68 works of art with two installations Assisting many artists, family trusts, gallery directors in order to select the artworks Bridge building between galleries and SEEDS Provided a support system for artists of faith unlike any other organization or church in the nation Posted their art online Published their art in catalogue Included Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu artists Worked closely with late artist Janice Lowry's (whose personal journals are housed in the Smithsonian) family and estate, fulfilling our promise to her to include 3 of her works in Dark Inheritance.      PUBLICATIONS: Printed catalogue published by SEEDS with BIOLA & PVAC ISBN 978-09827715-0-1, with 1,000 books were distributed free (25 personally given at NY IAM Conference) Funded by all three at $5,000 with a special $500 gift from LeRoy & Vivian Schmaltz for sales taxes.  All beautifully designed and produced by Vesna Petrovic of Picnic Design donated her graphic design studio to make this possible BIOLA - UNIVERSITY PAPER "The CHIMES" Published the exhibit in the university arts review PVAC - The press covered the exhibit in three of the South Bay community newspapers (Peninsula News, The Daily Breeze and Easy Reader) OUTCOMES FOR BIOLA UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY: Daily gallery opened to public Aug 18 - Sept 30 University community and visitors in attendance, class lectures and tours were made "Gallery Opening Reception" for the community and the artists in attendance "Faculty Forum Presentation:" papers written concerning responses to the art in the university gallery by five professors & SEEDS curators      OUTCOMES FOR PALOS VERDES ART CENTER: Daily gallery opened to public Oct 29 2010 - Jan 8 2011 1,000 in attendance Many artists from the South Bay area gathered in community of faith at the art center at events PVAC docent tours Palos Verdes Unified Schools tours - 6 sixth grade class projects based on DI taught by Margaret Mohr "Artist's talk" for the public with six artists conducted a walking tour of the gallery with question and answers "Docent talk" by the curators and Barry Krammes "Opening reception" to community  "Closing Reception" for the artists and the artist community of SEEDS First exhibit to affiliate this LA County governed art center with a Christian University Supported in part by the LA County Board of Supervisors through the LA County Arts Commission PRESS COVERAGE & PR: "The CHIMES" BIOLA - UNIVERSITY PAPER Published the exhibit in the university arts review "Peninsula News" for Palos Verdes for all 5 Peninsula communities, "The Daily Breeze" and "Easy Reader" all of Los Angeles costal cities and surrounding cities PVAC - in house publications and mailers to the surrounding communities PVAC Executive Director personally wrote letters to all the surrounding churches, synagogues and congregations inviting them to this special exhibit of faith National coverage by Christian in the Visual Arts for all three exhibit events to 1,00 artist and Christian Organizations nationwide. KKLA Apologetics.com -Radio interview and broadcast on the state of the arts in the church today. CONCORDIA Grimm Hall Art Collections After 6 years curating the art and the labels for 60 artworks in the 6 floors of Grimm Hall Permanent Art Collections with artists' testimonies on each label. CONTINUING PROJECTS: Artist's home and studio visitation, gallery visitation and event support, prayer encouragement and fellowship. Intern Students:  Winter - Melissa Watkins senior of BIOLA University, Summer- Jasmine Ferrer senior of Concordia University Irvine. Fall Jennifer Johnson senior of BIOLA University. Artist Fellowship- bi-monthly dinner Christian fellowship, art discussion and critiques Assistance given to the art administrations and faculty from these institutions seeking assistance from SEEDS for outreach education, events, hiring recommendations, man power for events and resources: BIOLA University Concordia University Proverbs Coffee House, Our Savor's Lutheran in Camarillo - assistance with exhibits Crean Lutheran High School Arts and Entertainment Ministries Christians in the Visual Arts National Christians in the Visual Arts National Organizations & BIOLA University- assisting with the 2011 bi-annual national conference, compiling the advisory board, working with event planning and volunteers. Book Project in progress "I AM AN ARTIST" chapter Grove Center for the Arts, Joey O'Connor Hosted gathering for artist/curator and missionary abroad Mr. & Mrs. Tom Realth in Morocco Neighborhood Church of Greenwich Village,  All Things Project gallery New York Host artist gatherings at our homes

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SEEDS FINE ART EXHIBITS: Please consider supporting SEEDS with your year end giving through The Grove Center for The ARTS

http://www.thegrovecenter.org/page/help-us-grow-the-grove

Please consider supporting SEEDS with your year end giving through The Grove Center for The ARTS

Dear Grove Friends,

Merry Christmas! Two years ago, we scaled back the ministry of The Grove Center for the Arts & Media. So maybe you've wondered, "What's up with The Grove?"

I’m very excited to share what has been happening in our ministry and our vision of ministry leading into 2012.

For the past eight months, our Board of Directors and myself have been praying how to best serve artists in the Church. What has emerged is a very simple plan...

Our mission is to help artists of all kinds in their spiritual growth and creative work. We do this through retreats, gatherings and ministry partnerships.

Moving forward, The Grove is focused on developing relationships and helping artists grow in Christ rather than growing a larger organization. My refrain the past two years has been, small is beautiful… just like our 12 acre lemon and avocado grove.

I am very excited about 2012 and our developing partnerships with these ministries: Worship Mentor Network, Christians in Visual Arts and SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits, a ministry that takes art created by Christians out to public spaces like museums, airports and city centers, hubs of our culture.

How can you help? Please pray for our 2012 ministry. Next, please let us know if you would like to host an evening gathering or if you have access to a vacation home where we could could host a retreat. Our retreats and gatherings will be focused on host homes; not hotels or expensive facilities or large programs. Again, small is beautiful.

Would you consider making a year-end gift to The Grove? Your financial gift will help artists of all disciplines attend our weekend retreats and gatherings as we are underwriting these events. If you’d like to direct your gift to SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits, The Grove has partnered with SEEDS as a supporting organization for their work and will ensure that their work of visual evangelism can continue for another year.

Wishing you and your family a Blessed Christmas,


Joey O’Connor
Executive Director



Visit Joey O'Connor's Art, Life & Faith
Questions? Please write: joey@thegrovecenter.org

SEEDS artist George Geisler showing at Concordia University Irvine CA

DESCENT OF THE SPIRIT
George Geisler
Paintings and graphite drawings

John and Linda Friend Gallery
Grimm Hall
Concordia University
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, California 92612

December 7, 2011 – January 25, 2012
Opening Reception 7:00 pm, December 7, 2011

Poetry: Reader's Rite Reads Sacred Space | Year of the Arts | Biola University

Poetry: Reader's Rite Reads Sacred Space | Year of the Arts | Biola University

Seeds Fine Art Exhibits Event

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Greetings! Please join us at St. John's Lutheran for "Passionate Play" on the corner of Chapman and Shaffer in Orange CA September 2-4.  Come be refreshed by a free bottle of cold water and some snacks in the gallery.  You can benefit our youth program by parking on site for $10, have a free tour of our 125 year old Sanctuary, and then stroll the Orange International Street Fair!  Don't forget to come back for live art, music, dancers and outdoor worship service on Sunday at 6:30.  Happy Labor Day weekend.... God bless and we look forward to seeing you there! A SEEDS Fine Art Event -  the outreach team

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Greetings! Please join us at St. John's Lutheran for "Passionate Play" on the corner of Chapman and Shaffer in Orange CA.  Be refreshed by a free bottle of cold water and some snacks in the gallery.  You can benefit our youth program by parking on site for $8-$10, have a free tour of our 125 year old Sanctuary, and then stroll the Orange International Street Fair!  Don't forget to come back for live art, music, dancers and outdoor worship service on Sunday at 6:30.  Happy Labor Day weekend.... God bless and we look forward to seeing you there! A SEEDS Fine Art Event -  the outreach team

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SEEDS Art Event "Passionate Play" Coming soon during Orange International Street Fair

featuring artists Wayne Forte and Denise Weyhrich

September 2 -11 2011
8th Annual Street Fair Art Event

Labor Day Weekend Gallery Hours:
Sept 2 Friday 6 - 10
Sept 3 Saturday 12 - 10
Sept 4 Sunday 11- 6 Outdoor Service 6 -7
Sanctuary Tours all weekend

FREE ICE COLD WATER All WEEKEND
LIVE ART, MUSIC, FOOD NIGHTLY 6 - 10
Tours Available: Sept 8 + 9 - call 714-288-4477
Sept 11 Sunday Closing Reception 12 - 2

St. John’s Gallery: corner of Shaffer/Chapman, Old Towne Orange, CA
SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits a mission of St John’s Lutheran Church 154 S Shaffer St Orange Ca 92866
additional info stjohnsorange.org

CIVA discount available for Friends of SEEDS - register NOW!!!

In partnership with CIVA | Christians in the Visual Arts, use this Friends of SEEDS Exhibits $50 discount to register. The code you will enter when you register is CVMAM1. Go to the registration site (http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=949796) and select on the first page to register as a Current Member (which is also a discounted rate). You will need to be a current CIVA member or become a CIVA member while registering. A box will appear below where you can enter the code.

Dark Inheritance Closing Jan 8th 2011 this Saturday

Through the Eyes of Another By Bondo Wyszpolski

Through the Eyes of Another

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“Dark Inheritance” curators Cindi Zech Rhodes and Denise Kufus Weyhrich at the opening reception. Through January 8 at the Palos Verdes Art Center. Photo by Bondo Wyszpolski
Explorations and encounters in South Bay galleries

The primary aim of “Dark Inheritance,” says Barry Krammes of the Biola University Art Gallery, where a version of this show appeared, is to “force the observer to look within and focus on his/her interior state.” And, further, “The curators of ‘Dark Inheritance’ selected the artists and their work specifically because of its spiritual nature, that is, work purposefully exploring the paradoxical, ambiguous, baffling character of human existence.”

Those curators that Krammes mentions, Cindi Zech Rhodes and Denise Kufus Weyhrich, were invited by exhibitions director Scott Canty and the Palos Verdes Art Center to present what seems at first glance like a display of gloomy and morose work. The full title, “Dark Inheritance – purposeful dislocation,” which features 23 artists and 70 pieces – certainly does give that initial impression, and one might even walk into the gallery expecting to find a gothic, Romantic undercurrent.

The show, divided into six small sections – Dualities, The Enemy Within, Brother Against Brother, Change, Healing, and Life’s Journey – reveals probing minds at work. There’s a good versus evil aspect to some of the art, and at times a troubled sensibility that may well be a reflection of the sluggish and even ominous climate in which we live.

I see that we’ve come a long, long way since Adam and Eve frolicked in the Garden of Eden.

Dark Inheritance is on view through January 8 at the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 W. Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. (310) 541-2479 or go to pvartcenter.org.

OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY NOV. 19 5 - 8 PM

5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
phone 301-541-2479

Photo tour of Dark Inheritance, Biola University Art Gallery

Vesna Petrovic of Picnic Design creates catalogue!

Dark Inheritance & the Interior Struggle: Interdisciplinary Faculty Forum

Tuesday Evening September 14, 2010
7-9 pm
Mayer Auditorium




Biola Faculty: Matt Jensen, Torrey, Todd Pickett, Dean of Spiritual Formation, Joanne Jung, Biblical Studies, Jonathan Puls, Art, and others.

DARK INHERITANCE: PURPOSEFUL DISLOCATION OPENS AT BIOLA SAT. AUG 21, 2010

Biola OPENING reception August 31 TUESDAY 7PM - 9PM

SEEDS on the Radio!

Interviewed by Lindsay Brooks for a discussion on the state of the arts "The War over Art". The first hour should be a live interview with Dr James Daichendt (APU), followed by interviews of Cindi & Denise, and Cameron Anderson of CIVA. At midnight Saturday June 12 morning until 2am on KKLA. Or sleep and download from Apologetics.com

"VOICES" at Orange International Street Fair Labor Day Weekend

Sept 3 - 12 SEEDS FINE ARTS ANNUAL LABOR DAY OUTREACH
at St John's Lutheran Church, Orange California:
"VOICES"
Based on.2 Chronicles 5:13
The[y]joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the LORD. ..., they raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: "He is good; his love endures forever."

Lalo Garcia - Mexican painter / installation artist
LeRoy Schmaltz - Oceanic painter/sculptor
Heather Wright - Urban painter/assemblage artist
Live painting and music throughout the day and evenings

September 3 Gallery open - opening 6pm to 10pm- September 5 Gallery open noon - 6PM Outdoor service with gallery open afterward for one hour.
September 6 Gallery closed
September 7- 8 special tours by appointment only (call 714 288-4477)
September 9 - 10 8am through 3pm - school tours (call 714 288-4477)
September 12th: church tours/ closing reception / take down (artists take all art home!)

DARK INHERITANCE: PURPOSEFUL DISLOCATION

SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits "Dark Inheritance - purposeful dislocation" an annual, conceptual exhibit of international fine artists in all medias, delving into the dichotomy of what is good about the bad.


BIOLA UNIVERSITY GALLERY, La Mirada CA

Saturday, August 21 through Thursday, September 30, 2010
Opening Reception: Tuesday, August 31, 7:00 -9:00 pm



PALOS VERDES ART CENTER
BECKSTRAND GALLERY

October 29, 2010 - January 8, 2011
Opening Friday, October 29, 2010
Reception Friday November 12, 2010
Closing Saturday, January 8, 2011
tba lectures and presentations throughout the run of the exhibits
(Artists pick up 10 am - 4 pm Sunday Jan 9, 2011)

SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits "Dark Inheritance - purposeful dislocation" a conceptual exhibit

New Dates and venues

SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits "Dark Inheritance - purposeful dislocation" a conceptual exhibit of international fine artists in all medias, delving into the dichotomy of what is good about the bad.

BIOLA UNIVERSITY, CA 2010-2011
FALL SEMESTER 2010

Opening: Monday August 16 9-5pm, After August 24 9am-9pm,
through October 2010
Opening Reception: Tuesday, August 31, 7:00 -9:00 pm

CITY OF LA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
PALOS VERDES ART CENTER,CA
BECKSTRAND GALLERY

Opening Oct 29, 2010
Reception Nov 12
Closing Jan 8, 2011
Artists pick up 10 am - 4 pm Sunday Jan 9, 2011


CALL FOR ART SUBMISSIONS

"DARK INHERITANCE -
purposeful dislocation"

Based Romans 7:24-25, this conceptual call includes original art of all medias by practicing fine artists nationally and internationally.
Curators Cindi Rhodes & Denise Weyhrich will select the artworks.


SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Send submissions Sept 1 - Oct 1 2009.

SEND selected submissions by email or web link to: seedsfineart@gmail.com OR selected prints/slides to: SEEDS 241 North Cambridge St, Orange CA 92866

SEEDS only exhibits original artwork.

Please see www.seedsfineart.org for FAQs
Contact seedsfineart@gmail.com for further questions
more info at www.seedsfineart.org and www.stjohnsorange.org

UPON ACCEPTANCE: your forms and a $40 exhibiting artist DONATION will be requested. Checks payable to St. John's Lutheran, attention Shannon Beshara, memo note: SEEDS/Dark Inheritance
154 South Shaffer Street, Orange CA 92866.

“ACTIONS” 7th annual Street Fair weekend Art Event LIVE ART and MUSIC performances nightly 6 - 10 PM Featuring painters Tom Clark & John "Zender"

St. John’s Gallery on Shaffer & Chapman is open:
Sept 4 Friday 5-10
Sept 5 Saturday 12-10
Sept 6 Sunday 9-6 featuring artist Heather Wright

SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits
A mission of:
St. John’s Lutheran Church
154 South Shaffer Street
Orange CA 92866

www.seedfineart.org
www.stjohnsorange.org

SEEDS workshop at SADDLEBACK June 25

REGISTER FOR:
SADDLEBACK WORSHIP CONFERENCE
JUNE 24-26, 2009
http://www.saddlebackworshipconference.com/registration/


Seeds Fine Art Exhibits WORKSHOP
"Renewing your Visual Arts Gifts in God's Timing"
DATE: June 25th 2009
TIME: 3:30 - 5:00pm
LOCATION: Saddleback Church
1 Saddleback Parkway Lake Forest, CA 92630
MORE: Childrens Building 3rd floor

READING LIST TOP PICKS:

Image Journal

SEEN Magazine CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts)
-check out their Square Halo Publisher Books for additional books
Book List:

Art for God's Sake: A Call to Recover the Arts
Philip Graham Ryken

Art And the Bible: Two Essays (Ivp Classics)
Francis A. Schaeffer, Michael Card

The Heart of the Artist
Rory Noland

Intruding Upon the Timeless: Meditations on Art, Faith and Mystery
Gregory Wolfe

Imagine: A Vision for Christians in the Arts
Steve Turner

Modern Art and the Death of a Culture
Rookmaaker, H. R.

Visual Faith: Art, Theology, and Worship in Dialogue (Engaging Culture...
William A. Dyrness

Walking on Water
Madeline L'Engle

Feeding the Soul of the Artist:

Traveling Light
Max Lucado

RESOURCES FOR INSPIRATION:

RESOURCES FOR INSPIRATION:

National Organizations:
IAM International Artists Movement www.internationalartsmovement.org
CIVA Conference (Christians in the Visual Arts) www.civa.org
SEEDS Annual Fine Art Exhibits and events www.seedsfineart.org


SO CA Fine Art Galleries dealing with faith:
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa
BIOLA University, La Mirada
California Baptist Riverside University, Riverside
Westmont College, Santa Barbara
Concordia University, Irvine
Grimm Hall Collections: SEEDS Fine Art Permanent Exhibit 6 floors
Changing exhibits in the Friend's Gallery


Galleries:
Judson Studio, South Pasadena
BlueBird Gallery, Whittier
The Getty Center for the Arts - Illuminated Manuscripts

Church Galleries:
CAPO Calvary, Capistrano Beach
Proverb House, Christ Lutheran Camarillo
Rock Harbor, Costa Mesa
Los Angeles Cathedral, Our Lady of the Angeles
Rolling Hills Covenant Church, Palos Verdes


NETWORKING, EVENTS & HAPPENINGS LISTINGS:

Arts & Entertainment Ministry (Los Angeles)
Monthly meetings with the Annual Evening of the Arts
In September at Vineyard Fellowship, Santa Monica
www.A-E-M.org

Cornerstone Festival, Illinois
"Burning Brush"
http://www.cornerstonefestival.com

Grove Creative Edge (OC)
www.thegrovecenter.org
http://thegrovecenter.ning.com (events listing)

The Art LA/International World:
artscene@artscenecal.com


GALLERIES ONLINE:
Upstream Peoples Gallery
Annual Judeo-Christian Online International Gallery
shows@upstreampeoplegallery.com

EYEKONS
www.eyekons.com

Succour - Thank you letter

Dear Gracious Supporters of SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits, 2/12/09

It has been a month since we have taken down “Succour –the gift of support and solace” from Crystal Cathedral, and we stand in awe of what God has accomplished. With only one artwork left to deliver and the books nearly closed, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the many who helped make this world-class exhibit possible. Each and every hand was such a blessing.

Our deepest appreciation, thanks and praise to God for each one of you and our particular thanks go to the following groups:

• The 46 Artists whose works came as far away as Vermont and New Jersey, for the many pieces that were created especially for the “Succour” exhibit, and for those who also gave their time and talents to help install and tear down. The extra arms and fresh muscles were so welcome!
• Our Install / Tear Down Team of non-artists who carefully unpacked, placed, hung, dusted, installed and then came back to re-pack, all out of love and respect for the art work and belief in our mission.
• Our Docent Volunteers who made time to give gallery tours during the busy Christmas season and blessed the gallery space by sharing their love art and of Christ with others.
• Our Prayer Team whose prayers blanketed SEEDS each morning, giving us a peace we have never had experienced at this level.
• Crystal Cathedral Fine Arts Committee who offered the Richard Meier Welcoming Center as our finest venue to date, and even brought food for our Artists’ Reception. Your encouragement and support was vital.
• Crystal Cathedral Facilities Staff whose professional assistance was invaluable to the installation, helpful throughout the exhibit and finally instrumental on take down day. We couldn’t have managed without you!
• St. John’s Contemporary Worship Team generously provided worship music and entertainment to draw visitors to the gallery space on every busy night and weekend during the months of The Glory of Christmas pageant. Their talents and skills brought fullness to experiencing the arts created and given to the glory of God.
• Crystal Cathedral “Red Coats”, Welcoming Center staff and volunteers who, day or night, welcomed and directed visitors with a smile that was always helpful and kind.
• The Ministry of Evangelism at St. John’s Lutheran Church who gives us a place to call “home”, the volunteers who help with clerical tasks and hospitality at the receptions, fielding the donations and legal documents, and for the prayers. Our ability to continue SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits for 18 showings of 13 individual exhibits in the past 5 years could not have happened without St John’s Lutheran Church staff and volunteers.
• Financial Supporters: For the first time this exhibit we requested a donation from the artists of $40 to help defray some of the costs associated with a project of this magnitude. This did help us tremendously. Also, unexpectedly, those that gave far above and beyond overwhelmingly blessed us. With such generosity, we were able to support a few artists truly in need.

Thank you all so much for making this possible.


Hear are the final statistics for
“Succour – the gift of support and solace”:

St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, Orange California
(This was a preview of the exhibit at Crystal Cathedral)
August 28 – September 9, 2008
Held during the Orange International Street Fair which draws 500,000 visitors every Labor Day weekend

537 signatures in the guestbook representing:
25% of estimated visitors present
66 first time visitors
57 St. John’s members

375 school children and teachers were given class tours

Crystal Cathedral, 2nd floor Richard Meier Visitors Center, Garden Grove, California
November 29, 2008 – January 10, 2009
Open 9am – 10pm daily
1,485 signatures in the guestbook representing:
25% of estimated visitors present
28 countries in the world
40 U.S. States
6 Canadian States
90% of all visitors were first time visitors to a SEEDS exhibit

A realistic estimate of total visitors for Succour would be nearly 8000 visitors.


We stand in awe at what our gracious Savior can do with just a couple of gals and many, many hands and hearts that are attuned to His will - allowing seeds to spread worldwide to turn hearts toward Christ through the fine arts.

You have truly been our “Succour- a gift of support and solace”!


In His Service,

Cindi Rhodes and Denise Weyhrich, curators

St. Matthews Artists featured

Support and Solace for Christmas, the New Year and Beyond By Thea Gavin

Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008: two days after Thanksgiving. A turkey/stuffing/apple-pie-hangover lingered. Christmas loomed. I didn't know it, but I needed . . . “Succour—the gift of support and solace.”

Not the name of a digestion aid or personal shopper, “Succour” is a SEEDS Fine Art Exhibit—a beacon of beauty and encouragement for the holiday-harried. Images from this exhibit blessed me on my gala-grand-opening-night visit to the gallery, and I hope they stay with me into the unnerving New Year.

On my first quick tour through the art show on the second floor of the Crystal Cathedral's Welcoming Center, I tried to take it all in as a whole: shimmering paintings large and small, several eye-grabbing 3-D assemblages, and a couple of canvasses that seemed to be covered with . . . paw prints?

Artist Tommy Hollenstein became a paraplegic after a mountain biking accident in the 1980's. With the help of his service dog, he now creates paintings such as “Hiley,” where paw prints become vibrant spring flowers as the artist is reminded of how God makes “all things new.” Seeing Mr. Hollenstein—service dog at his side—rolling around the gallery on that opening night gave me much-needed perspective to view the stress and busy-ness of the holidays in a new light. It's God's holiday. He can make it (He HAS made it!) a time of blessing without so much fussing and fuming on my part.

On the other side of the gallery stood “Of Calamities,” a chaotic-looking piece of three-dimensional art that turned my thoughts in other directions—like, what on earth was this mess?

The rusty-looking sculpture, about the size of a big crock pot, seems to once have=2 0been a tiny carousel that was now smashed and jumbled, full of tipped-over and tilting miniature animals and packed with other debris. “Of Calamities” demanded my attention. What was happening here? In his artist's statement, Barry Krammes mentions how this piece tries to “capture the feeling of being on unstable ground, that no material thing lasts.”

Not the most shiny-happy-Hallmark of sentiments, but the truth. God's word makes it plain that this world is sin-sullied. Fleeting. Chaos contained in art can help us contemplate this. And, in the contemplating, we remember what is eternal: God's love in Christ. This is another needful reminder for me as one year ends and another begins.

From spring flowers to calamities—one of the things I appreciate about “Succour” is the lively variety of subjects and sentiments portrayed by the dozens of artists in the exhibit. Life (and the gallery) are full of occasions where solace is needed—incarceration, interior demons, sickness, injury, storms—but there is one picture that, for me, serves as the over-arching emblem of where the best kind of succour is to be found: “The Empty Tomb” by Lalo Garcia. A strong shaft of light splits the tomb—and painting—as an angel communicates the good news to the women early Easter morning: CHe is not here, He is risen.”

And standing there on the last Saturday in November 2008, in front of “The Empty Tomb,” I was taken back to my children's years at St. John's Elementary School and their enthusiastic renditions of the classic song, “Every Morning Is Easter Morning From Now On.”

Facing Christmas, facing the New Year, this was the resurrection “succour” I found at the art gallery that night. The exhibit runs until Jan. 9—I hope you get a chance to find it too.