Exhibits

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Past Exhibits

January 18, 2009 to February 17, 2009
Textiles from the City Light Foundation

The City Light Foundation is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. It was established in 2001 and focuses on education, development, and nuturing the talent of widows, children, and survivors of the AIDS epidemic that has greatly affected the nation of Zimbabwe.

December 23, 2008
Madonna and Child

Displays from Central's permanent collection

December 19, 2008
Madonna and Child

Images of Mary and Jesus from the Central Permanent Collection (Paintings, prints and mixed media).

December 8, 2008
Christmas Creche

The Christmas creche exhibit currently on display in the Heritage Cabinet in South Commons is from the collection of Central member, Bob Nervig.

October 19, 2008 to November 30, 2008
Photographs by Fred Stechmann

Fred Stechmann writes, "I was born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota and see myself as “child of the sixties” growing up with all the National Geographic magazines I could get my hands on. Those photographs always transported me to places I believed I would never see. "My photographic beginnings began very impulsively. When I was 18, I attended Wartburg College, in Waverly, Iowa for one year. Not a place for this kid from Robbinsdale...too much farm…too much corn! I did, however, become acquainted with one of school photographers who I “assisted” in the darkroom loading film, learning how to develop and “make a decent print.” Not a pretty beginning, but he was patient and I was eager to learn. That was forty-seven years ago. After many workshops and many camera formats, I continue with my first love of film and have a love/hate relationship with digital cameras. "Photography always changes our lives. My photographic venue has emphasis around things that are passing or moving away from us. I know that nothing in this world is permanent so I have taken sometimes brief, sometimes more protracted time to look, love and appreciate those simple things around us. Simple things, nothing too complicated to clutter the experience." Note: Fred Stechmann is a member of Central Lutheran and has contributed many photographs of church life. Several of his images were used on the photo banners for this website: photo of children on Our Church page; pots and pans on Serve page; and altar vestment on Home page. Thank you, Fred for your many contributions!

September 7, 2008 to October 12, 2008
Religious artwork by Chillon Leach

Chillon Leach is a St. Paul artist working in many markets and mediums. She graduated in 1983 from the University of MN/Twin Cities with degrees in painting/drawing and illustration and is currently a member of the St. Paul Art Collective, Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, and CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts). She teaches art as prayer exercises at Catholic Eldercare in NE Mpls., presents at church forums, and creates one-of-a-kind liturgical stoles. Chillon actively shows in many secular and religious exhibitions. "Enjoying a full and sometimes experimental range of art supplies enables me to create fresh ideas and to remain stimulated. Different responses and emotions require different mediums and techniques. Creating art in this way also provides positive emotional, spiritual, and artistic growth. My religious paintings, drawings, and liturgical stoles reflect the layers of spiritual energy present in Christian faith. Work often explores themes of light and dark, with Christian hope being prominent. As a Lutheran, I am also inspired by other Christian church services." www.chillonleach.com

July 6, 2008 to August 13, 2008
Jazz Images by David Rickert

With nearly 30 years of winning local and national awards, Rickert's paintings are part of many private and corporate collections nationwide. He is a signature member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painter's Society (NOAPS), so-identified in his signature on paintings. The jazz images dominating his show were born out of a longtime love of jazz. He proudly owns a large LP record, tape and CD collection of the legends of jazz, including 20 by the Dave Brubeck Quartet. His jazz series was previously exhibited in a one-man show at the Premier Gallery in downtown Minneapolis. For more information about the artist or the show, view his website at www.davidrickertart.com

February 5, 2008 to March 5, 2008
The art of John August Swanson

JOHN AUGUST SWANSON makes his home in Los Angeles, California, where he was born in 1938. He paints in oil, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media, and is an independent printmaker of limited edition serigraphs, lithographs and etchings. His art reflects the strong heritage of storytelling he inherited from his Mexican mother and Swedish father. John Swanson's narrative is direct and easily understood. He addresses himself to human values, cultural roots, and his quest for self-discovery through visual images. These include Bible stories and social celebrations such as attending the circus, the concert, and the opera. He also tells of everyday existence, of city and country walks, of visits to the library, the train station or the schoolroom. All his parables optimistically embrace life and one's spiritual transformation. For more information about the artist, visit www.johnaugustswanson.com

January 11, 2008 to February 4, 2008
"Faith Stories," paintings by DeAnne L. Parks

"First, I pray. I ask God to guide every brush stroke and use me according to his will. When I begin painting, I have no idea what the outcome will be. It's like a spontaneous dance. I focus on texture, color and shapes, expressing my feelings at a given moment. In fact, I often dance while painting. Creating art is such a joyful experience that I can't seem to stand still. Bright colors and thick paint are used to express themes related to spirituality and human relationships, especially those of community, hope and love." DeAnne L Parks DeAnne L. Parks is the artist in residence at Thomas Lake Elementary in Eagan, MN. She is a youth leader with a passion for homeless teens. A portion of her sales benefit Safezone, a resource center for homeless teens in St Paul. For more information, visit her website at www.artdeanne.com

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