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Exhibitions

November 26, 2011 - February 11, 2012


 
Art of Faiths is a multi-year program exploring the diversity of faiths being practiced worldwide and in our community. Through the use of visual mediums, we hope to promote understanding and tolerance and to prompt discussion about religions and cultures of the world today.

 

This year, we look at Christianity through the works of Robert Doares (posthumously), Michele Wood, and Ed Byers. Using personal beliefs and experiences, each artist has created a body of work that conveys their exploration of Christianity.

 

We encourage you to spread the word about the Art of Faiths. Exhibition cards are available for you to share with anyone who might be interested in viewing this exhibition.

 

In the upcoming years, we will view the art of Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism. Using themes, quotes from holy books, and symbolism, we will engage participants and encourage open discussion about commonalities, negative stereotypes, and misconceptions surrounding faith.


Learn more about Ed Byers New Works
Learn more about Robert Doares
"Immanuel God with us:  The Life of Christ in Art"

Learn more about Michele Wood's
New Work

Learn more about the 9th Annual
Artist Invitational

 

"This Has Been My Life All My Life"  Special Exhibition by Sean Meyers and Janice Fuller


 

Thank You!

We would like to extend a bushel of thanks to all our sponsors, community partners, and volunteers who donated their financial support, time, talents, and gifts to help make our 2012 Oyster Roast a huge success.  We could not have done it without you!

Sponsors:  Crescent Construction Services, F&M Bank, Big Daddy's of Lake Norman, Carolina Color, Inc., Central Piedmont Builders, Cloninger Ford-Toyota-Scion, Lynn and Fred Dula, Bethany and Don Fortner, Ketner & Dees, PA, KMD Construction, ToraLab, LLC, Tracy and John McMillin, Walser Technology Group, Inc.

 Tina & Reid Acree, R.H. Barringer Distributing Co., Kristen & Steven Colwell, Community Bank of Rowan, Kluttz Reamer Law Firm, Metcalf Chiropractic Center, Mitzie & Chip Moore, Susan & Edward Norvell, Alice & Ryan Rich, Gayle & Billy Richmond, Lynn & Paul Weisler.

 With additional support from:  Elizabeth &  John Brady, Mark W. Byrd Agency, Andrea Anders & Michael Bitzer, Cheerwine Bottling Co., Claudia & Andy Gardner, Koco Java, Tina S. Merhoff & Associates Pediatric Dentistry, Jimmie L. Webb & TAJ Salon, Susan & Robert Whitaker, and the Waterworks Visionaries:  F&M Bank, Blake & Linn Evans, Luanne & Chip Short, Barb & Cliff Sorel.

Event Committee:  John Mcmillin & Brad Williams (sponsorships); Kimi Matthews & Cara Reische (decorations); Raymond Coltrain (food chair); Kristen Colwell (beverages chair); Eve Freeman & Joe Girdler (marketing); Lori Goodnight (signage); Alice Rich & Tara Metcalf (raffle); Jessica Swanson & Katharine Meng (raffle sales); Capri Brixey (recycling); Cara Reische, John Palmer & Brunson Lawrence (shipbuilders); Bill Green and sons Nick and Sam (cannon).

 Community Partners:  City Consignment, Larry Stirewalt (props); Piedmont Players Theatre (props and costuming); Marty Calvert (sound system); Curt & Geri's (ice cream bar).

 Raffle Contributors:  Advantage Gymnastics, Anderson Dental Group, Avalon Nails, Bame Farms, Meredith Brincefield, Cabot Creamery Cooperative (Vermont), Celebrating Home (Shellie Stubbs), Chick-fil-A, Crescent Construction Services, The Forum, Funky Pepper, Harris Teeter, Jersey Mikes, Kutting Krew, April Lambert Photography, MarQuee Charters & Tours, Merle Norman, Metcalf chiropractic Center, Mr. Gatti's Pizza, L.A. Murph's, Tabitha Myers, Olive Garden, Piedmont Players Theatre, Pizza Hut, Pottery 101, Kirsten Reynolds-Studio K at Windsor Gallery, Salisbury Country Club, Salisbury Symphony Orchestra, Sidewalk Deli, Stella & Dot (Alice Rich & Tara Metcalf), Subway, TAJ Salon, Tin Roof Designs, Wild Turkey Farms, Traci William (Thirty-0ne), Wink's Barbeque, Zaki's.

Thanks to the staff at Crescent Construction Services:  Dave Beretsky, Josh Blanks, Julian Clayton, Rudy delaRosa, Angela Hall, Katharine Meng, Will Meng, Holli Peeler, Laura Shaffer, Rob Stubbs, Shellie Stubbs, Anna Tucker.

Bill Beyer, Rebecca Clement, Blake Evans, Cheryl Goins, Kari Hippert, Mimi Howard, Bobby Miller, Don Moore, Tim Proper, Chip Short, Barb Sorel, Nancy Wyrick.

WVAC Board of Directors:  Nancy Wyrick (President), Tom Bost, Lynda Errante, Blake Evans, Cheryl Goins, Mimi Howard, Sarah Kellogg, John Ketner, Betz McKeown, Tracy McMillin, Marcia Miller, Don Moore, Tim Proper, Chip Short, Barb Sorel, Marianna Swaim, Brad Walser.

Anne Scott Clement - Executive Director

Staff Support:  Irene Beyer, Betsy Mowery, Anne Palmer, Cathy Sigmon, Lee Toth, Mildred Warlick.

 


 
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Special Events

Join us for a closing reception for "Art of Faiths" on Thursday, February 9 from 5:30-7 pm.  The winners of the songwriting competition will perform at 6:15 pm and receive their awards.  Light refreshments will be served.  Free and open to the public.


 
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