March 2011 Edition \| 102 Be Known Create Engage Arts Ministry Arts Ministry Blog Arts News Archive	Hello, "Behold, I am making all things new." These revolutionary words of Christ are the reason we have such great hope for our work as artists. Christ's re-creating work in the world can now include our own work as well. Through the power of the gospel Christ is restoring our callings, something we lost through the rebellious act in the garden of Eden. But Christ is bringing humanity back! This month many of our vocation groups will consider this renewed calling and reflect on the role of “The Artist as Creator.” When we realize we cannot make art to glorify God without the cross, true transformation will occur. This month join a vocation group discussion, listen to Adrienne Chaplin's talk from the Gospel & Culture Lecture Series and stay connected to the ongoing dialogue by reading our weekly blog. See you soon at Arts Ministries!
Charlotte Parry I came to NYC about 11 years ago with the West End production of The Real Thing. As I am half American and able to work in this country, I obtained representation and returned with another play, the Sir Peter Hall Company production of As You Like It. When I booked a THIRD London show that traveled to NYC, I thought 'why not stay a while and see what happens?' I had no idea that six years later I would still be here! My faith has certainly helped me survive and make sense of this career. It can be a very selfish industry, with an 'it's all about me and my success' mentality. My faith is in the fact that my career is in God's hands. This knowledge has helped me cope with the many rejections associated with this line of work. Knowing that I work in order to serve God in whatever way he wants to use me is very comforting, and makes sense of this egotistical business! Whether that be entertaining and bringing joy to an audience or in the way in which I interact with company members as a witness to God, I firmly believe that artists are given their gifts in order to be God-serving, not self-serving. Hope for New York and Brooklyn Jubilee are both requesting pieces of original art for their respective benefit and auction. To have your art support one of these organizations email HFNY or Brooklyn Jubilee for more information. Musicians' Residency Exploring the Metropolis and Con Edison are excited to announce the expansion of their musicians' residency program. Click Here for more information. IAM Encounter The IAM Encounter 11 conference is March 3-5. For information on conference speakers, schedules, and rates go to: iamencounter.com/	Building communities of artists where they can know and be known by God and one another Vocation Groups MAR 5 - Filmmakers MAR 7 - Dance Industry MAR 10 - Writers MAR 11 - Fashion Industry MAR 21 - Actors MAR 30 - Arts Leaders View calendar for later dates Next Interarts Fellowship APR 15 - Artist as Cultivator Artists creating Christ-centered community, for the benefit of the Church and our city REDEEMERWRITES 3 - ON SALE RedeemerWrites is a small journal written by Redeemerites. The memoirs, short fiction, and poems included here are by several very bright, thoughtful, and savvy Christian New York writers. Purchase your copy today. Leading the Redeemer congregation to engage with the art of NYC and with its artists, for the purposes of cultural renewal TOWARDS TRANSFORMING LAW by: Hyun Sim Lawyers often claim the dubious honor of being the most dissatisfied with their jobs. Attorneys complain about the long hours, constant stress, and their lack of contribution to societal good. Christian attorneys face additional spiritual uncertainty as we buy into the contemporary image of lawyers as amoral hired guns... >> Read Full Article GOSPEL & CULTURE LECTURES: MAR 20, 2011 @ 1:00 PM - Robert George Natural Law, God, and Human Dignity Prof. Robert P. George has served on the US Commission on Civil Rights & the President's Council on Bioethics. He is the recipient of the U.S. Presidential Citizens Medal and the Honorific Medal of the Republic of Poland for the Defense of Human Rights. Series is part of Redeemer's Gospel-in-the-World year. The lectures are free and take place at Hunter College Auditorium. www.faithandwork.org/gospel&culture BECOME A GOTHAM FELLOW Applications for our 2011-12 Class of Gotham Fellows are open until March 31, 2011. Who should consider becoming a Fellow? People who: • Are one to five years out of college and working full-time. • Have demonstrated an aptitude for leadership and a love for NYC. • Are willing to commit – with their time, hearts, and in disciplined study – to build a lasting community. • Desire to allow the power of the gospel work in their hearts and through their lives. For details regarding the commitment and to access the current application, please go to www.gothamfellowship.org CULTURE CLUB: MOBIA & NYC OPERA Join us on April 12 at 6 PM for a special Holy Week exhibit and lecture on Passion in Venice: Tintoretto and Veronese at the Museum of Biblical Art. We will also be celebrating the career of Stephen Schwartz at the New York City Opera on April 21 at 7:30 PM. Purchase your tickets today. Culture Club creates opportunities to learn about and experience the arts in NYC. >> Top
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