Arts Ministry
Autumn is a time of great change in the environment and in our lives, as we not only move the clocks back an hour, but we begin to notice the vibrant colors, sights, sounds, and smells of the season. This video, created by Ruthy Otero and featuring the visual art of Diane Aramony, Michelle Garrow, Marie Malluk, Susan Ceely Philips, Joan Silinsh and Margery Westin, explores the playful and reflective side of this scintillating time of year. Below you will find links to poetry by Karen Harris, Rev. Melony McGant, Rene Navarro, Susan Ceely Philips, Cherene Snow and a special video by Victoria Pepe titled The Equinox Awakening: A Journey of Balance and Renewal.
A selection of the artwork can also be seen in person on the Wall of Hope, Inspiration and Healing Gallery outside the Labyrinth Room. The exhibit runs to the end of November.
Autumn Art Exhibit
The Equinox Awakening: A Journey of Balance and Renewal
The Equinox carries deep spiritual, metaphysical, and mystical significance. It is a time of balance, reflection, and transformation. It represents harmony and the union of opposites—light and dark. This video is produced by and is accompanied by the original music "The Redeeming Way" by Pepe LuminSonics.
The Arts Ministry seeks to create an environment that encourages and nurtures artists of all kinds to utilize their gifts.
By consciously and fully involving artists in every area of Marble life, artists are given a platform to share their art and breathe new spirit into the body of the Church, Christ, and the world.
2024-2025 Theme is “Achieving Your Highest Artistic Vision”
Are you a professional or non-professional performing, fine, or design artist? Now in our 43rd year at Marble, The Arts Ministry is a safe, welcoming, and creative community that provides an inclusive space to gather together to support and recognize one another’s efforts, discuss and resolve issues pertinent to each discipline, be spiritually nurtured, and to create art.
Get Involved
The Fellowship of Professional Artists
This group meets once a month to address the unique needs of professional artists who are typically more entrepreneurial. Networking, branding, financial matters, goal setting, and marketing will be some of the topics discussed, all within a spiritual framework.
All professional artists are welcome. Please RSVP to Mario Sprouse.
The ARTS Peer Support Group
This is a small group (8 - 12 people) who gather twice a month to do more in-depth artistic and spiritual growth in relation to our art.
The Producers Club
This group meets once a month specifically to help members achieve their immediate professional goals. Much like a goal-setting workshop, the Producers Club will have an accountability factor with the aim of reaching specific professional milestones. Only those who are active professional performing, design, and fine artists can take part in this group.
All artists are welcome! Please RSVP to Mario Sprouse.
Arts Ministry Facebook Group
Artists of all kinds are invited to join our Arts Ministry Facebook Group. We have created a closed group that offers a welcoming space to support and recognize one another’s efforts, explore issues pertinent to each discipline, and be spiritually nurtured. To request to join.
The Arts Ministry is an important part of the vibrant life of Marble Collegiate Church. We hope you will join us!
Summer Arts Festival
Celebrate the creativity of our Marble artists in this program highlighting music, dance, film, video, poetry, plays, writing, and fine art including drawing, painting, and photography. Sponsored by the Arts Ministry. View past participants.
Arts Ministry Exhibit Archive
Questions & Information
For more information about the Arts Ministry, contact Mario Sprouse, Arts Coordinator, (212) 686-2770 ext. 438, or Karla Hendrick, Part-time Program Coordinator.