As a branch of the Worship Council, the Arts Circle Apostle Group was created by and for people who share an interest in the visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, calligraphy, stained glass, etc.)
We have enjoyed a variety of programs, including members showing examples of their original artwork, demonstrations of talent, and sharing experiences from attending workshops. We have assisted in designing logos, designing banners, and making decorating choices during our church’s remodeling We sponsor several tours a year to art galleries, exhibitions and workshops. Our church walls are filled with artwork by our Arts Circle members and artists outside of PCA.
We invite anyone interested in the arts and discovering ways to assist with the PCA worship experience, to share our breakfasts. Please contact Karen Eighmy if you have any questions.
Dennis Chick Exhibit – April 2012
“I was first introduced to photography through my parentsʼ 8mm family films and photographs in the 1950ʼs. I have now been shooting photos for more than 20 years – progressing from film cameras to digital, “point and shoot” to SLR. Iʼm continually learning the many different aspects of photography – including composition, editing, and printing – and I enjoy studying the portfolios of photographers of all levels – who inspire me to become better in my work.
My love for the north woods of Minnesota has led me to try to capture in pictures – the beauty of nature for others to enjoy. I attempt to show life “in motion,” hoping to evoke emotion and awareness of the world around us. More recently, I have been fortunate to have been a part of several medical and humanitarian trips overseas–this has given me the opportunity to photograph both teams in action and people of other cultures in their daily routines. Locally, my collection of work continues to expand with the many events, ceremonies, and portraits I capture.
My hope is to make a positive difference in the world both by assisting members on humanitarian missions and by donating a share of the profits from my photo sales to their efforts. I believe that each of us has God-given talents, and I am thankful to have been given opportunities to use my passion for photography to help others.” For more information on Dennis Chick, please visit his website at www.dennischick.com
New Year, New Art Exhibit: Jerry Raedeke, January 2012
Jerry Raedeke was featured nationally in a specially-produced documentary for public television and in the “Prairie Sportsman” series on Minnesota Public Television. The syndicated televsion series, “The Sportsman’s Friend,” filmed the artist painting on a remote marsh in Canada. As a artist and conservationist, Raedeke has been introduced to readers of Midwest Art, Wildlife Art News, Artists’ Magazine, American Hunter, Ducks Unlimited, Turkey Call, Minnesota Waterfowler, The Correspondent, Cenex Land-O-Lakes Parterners and The Minnesota Volunteer.
As a Life Sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, Jerry Raedeke has donated 63,000 prints and 131 orginal paintings which have generated approximately five million dollars for wetland restoration projects. He supports a range of conservation efforts and organizations. Raedeke has been cited by a Governor of Minnesota and was featured in the state’s, “Celebrate Minnesota” obervance. Among his most cherished recognitions is the Distinguished Alumni Citation in Fine Arts from his Alumni Citation in Fine Arts from his Alma Mater, Gustavas Adolphus College at St. Peter, Minnesota.
An artist who enjoys meeting his collectors, Raedeke has established a reputation for remarquing his prints at shows and gallery appearances. Collecting his prints, with original pencil sketches and personalizations, has become a tradition among coutless collectors of his art. For more information, please visit: http://ftinet.com/raedeke/
Previous Art Exhibit: Joan Rood’s Artwork At PCA in November 2011!
The Arts Circle is pleased to announce that Joan Rood, a long time member of Church of the Apostles, will exhibit her work in our gallery during the months of November and December.
Joan’s passion for photography began over thirty years ago when her husband gave her a 35mm camera. That gift inspired her to “view her surroundings with much different eyes” – from recording special moments with loved ones to capturing wonders of nature near home and while traveling.
Joan has lent her talents over the years photographing people and events at PCA as well as taking part in several shows here with other member artists.
This will be her second solo show; her first was at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville in August, 2011.
Previous Art Exhibit: by Kirsten Malcolm Berry for September and October, 2011
Kirsten’s work is drawn from the images of the New Testament with each painting including a verse written in Greek. Her beautiful was displayed at PCA through September and October. Her work can be viewed online at www.KirstenMalcomBerry.com. To read the artist’s statement on her work, please click here: Artist’s Statement.
Many thanks to the PCA Arts Circle for bringing such beautiful artwork to our church!
Previous Art Installation: Watercolor Artwork by Rev. Larry Pray
For more information on Larry Pray, visit his website at www.larrypray.com.
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