Arts Ministry
We Need a Little Christmas! Art Exhibit
With conflict and division screaming from headlines all over the world, it seems we really need a little Christmas right now. Thankfully, through a video created by Ruthy Otero, we have the artwork of Susan Ceely Philips and Margery Westin to focus our attention on what’s really important. There are also links where you can read the poetry of Carole E. Gregory and Susan Ceely Philips. Allow these images and poetry from these fine artists to fill your holiday season with anticipation, mirth, and wonder as the effects of the birth of the Christ child fill our hearts with love. In addition, Victoria Pepe has created a wonderful music/art video “Christmas Celebration” which features her original music “Keys of Light and Joy.” She says, "At the end of the video we realize what Christmas is all about ... and our need for Christmas is Jesus."
This exhibit can be seen in person outside The Labyrinth Room with additional artwork and poetry by Patrice Donnell, Carole E. Gregory and Susan Ceely Philips.
"Christmas Celebration" is a delightful video with an excerpt of the original music "Keys of Light and Joy" by Pepe LuminSonics. It is a very happy video expressing many of the fun joyful aspects of the Christmas celebration and the joy and celebration of the holy birth of Jesus.
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.