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"People of this world do not understand our Christian language. How can we speak to them in a way they will understand? People of this world do not think it is necessary to believe. How can we get past their defenses to get to their hearts? The world, in trying to sell its philosophies, understands one thing we forgot. A person won't believe something until it speaks to his feelings and his spirit. The media uses what they know about how the mind works and the power of the arts, drama, photography, film, dance, story-telling etc. to speak to people and sell us whatever they want." (excerpt from In Defense for the Christian Arts) The Arts originally started in the church. I believe the church has become afraid of the Arts. We need to teach the church, not say the 'Arts are corrupt', or 'stay away' or 'you can't be an artist and a Christian'. Rather, if the arts are corrupt, let's redeem them and use them as a source of healing and a tool for evangelism.
SEVENTH ANNUAL
HIS GIFTS AND PRESENCE
NEW ENGLAND ARTS FESTIVAL
June 28th 2008
At Windham High School Performing Arts Center 406 Gray Road WINDHAM, MAINE 04062
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Featuring:
Four time Grammy nominated, Dove award winner Margaret Becker, Diane McKeen, Emile Ibrahim photographer/head of Arts for Christ Cairo Egypt, Selah Warriors of Praise dancers from GA, dancer Jasmine Bates, CA (who ministered extensively at the Potter's House under Bishop T.D. Jakes, Johannah Mackin TN, Becky Wright OK, Parousia Music OR, World Vision artist Meme Stephens NH, photographer Lauren Kleist PA, Ana Corral stained glass artist NC, Catherine Miller Designs WV, Barbara Bagshaw, Eternity Dance Center, Maine's Poet, Laureate Betsy Sholl, Victoria James, Lisa Gallant Seal, Master Movement MD, Tenley Westbroook NH, Kate White WA, Laurie Anslono MA, Cathy Schock OH, Tara Belk TN, Melody Perez NC, Bethany Mahan photographer WA, Stephanie Powell and In the Spirit Dance ministry MD, Linda Obrion, African Gospel Rhythms, with Pastor Pezzy, from Zambia, the Warrior Poetes from KY, and many more!
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Tara Belk has been living and creating art in the Blue Ridge mountains for the past twenty years. She teaches drawing, sculpture, and pottery classes at Appalachian State University in Boone in North Carolina. Her work will be on display at the 2008 His Gifts and Presence New England Arts Festival.
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tarajbelk@yahoo.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
CALL FOR ARTISTS!!!!! How would you like some great exposure while supporting Christian education? Maine Classical Christian school of Freeport is calling for submissions and donations to benefit their school via an art auction to be held in April. FMI contact: Holly Gross, Development Director Maine Classical Christian School, (207) 865-6820
Little Sebago Gallery
presents works by
Barbara Bagshaw
barbarabagshaw.com
BARBARA'S WORK IS FEATURED IN THE NEW BOOK GOD WITH US, BY PARACLETE PRESS
International speaker/President of the New England Christian Arts Council, Barbara Bagshaw, is available to speak at your event or church on the topic of Art and Healing and the Arts and the Church. FMI regarding booking or to host workshops contact Barbara at bagshaw1@mac.com
Christian Artist? Then add me and join the New England Christian Artist Network!
http://www.myspace.com/barbarabagshaw
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Sarah E. Collins
collinssss@gmail.com
Showing at:
Sticks and Stones Studio
7 North Main Street
Wilmington, VT 05363
1-803-464-9922
H.J. Beausoleil & Co. Jewelry Arts & Gifts 114 Main Street Freeport ME 04032 (207) 865-7070
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Open Hearts Christian Coffee House every fourth Saturday of the month
Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 6:30
call George at 207-653-0339 for info.
Margaret Becker will be performing a concert to benefit WCA on June 27th as well as headlining at our 2008 His Gifts and Presence New England Arts Festival on June 28th.
FMI about the benefit concert:
aangell@windhamag.org
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IF YOU ARE A CHURCH IN NEW ENGLAND AND WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HOSTING AN OUT OF STATE FESTIVAL PARTICIPANT, AT YOUR CHURCH, FOR A LOVE OFFERING, IN 2008, CONTACT BARBARA AT
(207) 892-5886
bagshaw1@mac.com
ALSO NECAC ASSOCIATE ARTISTS ARE AVAILIBLE TO MINISTER AND SHOW VISUAL ART AT YOUR CHURCH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
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New England Christian Arts Council is a 501c 3 non-profit organization
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