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Artful Attention

You’re invited to our May virtual arts salon: Artful Attention.

James K. A. Smith, professor of philosophy at Calvin College and editor-in-chief of Image journal, recently wrote, “When you’re cooped up in your living room for days on end, you start to notice things you hadn’t noted before … In the enforced pause of quarantine, sequestered in the same space, the things that were background get foregrounded. You attend to your environment anew.”

Can a disorienting pandemic possibly focus attention? How can crisis, and a digital deluge, foster attentiveness, at home in peace or on the “front lines,” helping us artfully notice what may otherwise be missed?

Join us for a conversation with featured artists and discussion with each other. This gathering will include a virtual tour of Evan Halter’s new virtual exhibit Reflections at The Gallery at W83, led by W83 Ministry Center Director Eva Ting.

This is open to artists and friends of any (or no) faith background. Feel free to bring your own food and drink to the virtual gathering!

The Washington Heights Arts Salon is a gathering of artists and friends where it’s okay to talk about faith and spirituality. NYU art professor Thomas Crow recently said art is “probably the last remnant of magic we have.” Art can serve as common ground for talking about mystery, meaning, and faith in a pluralistic culture. We hope these salons foster such dialogue between artists, religious believers or not, highlight the rich spiritual heritage and powers of art, and contribute to the arts in Washington Heights.

Organized by Washington Heights residents Joel Kady, a minister at Redeemer Presbyterian Church West Side, and Carmen Cancél, founder and director of Bella Voce Studio.

Hosted by Katherine and John Alsdorf. Katherine founded the Center for Faith & Work, and co-wrote Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work (Penguin).











When: Tue., May. 26, 2020 at 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: W83 Ministry Center
150 W. 83rd St.
520-840-7487
Price: Free
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You’re invited to our May virtual arts salon: Artful Attention.

James K. A. Smith, professor of philosophy at Calvin College and editor-in-chief of Image journal, recently wrote, “When you’re cooped up in your living room for days on end, you start to notice things you hadn’t noted before … In the enforced pause of quarantine, sequestered in the same space, the things that were background get foregrounded. You attend to your environment anew.”

Can a disorienting pandemic possibly focus attention? How can crisis, and a digital deluge, foster attentiveness, at home in peace or on the “front lines,” helping us artfully notice what may otherwise be missed?

Join us for a conversation with featured artists and discussion with each other. This gathering will include a virtual tour of Evan Halter’s new virtual exhibit Reflections at The Gallery at W83, led by W83 Ministry Center Director Eva Ting.

This is open to artists and friends of any (or no) faith background. Feel free to bring your own food and drink to the virtual gathering!

The Washington Heights Arts Salon is a gathering of artists and friends where it’s okay to talk about faith and spirituality. NYU art professor Thomas Crow recently said art is “probably the last remnant of magic we have.” Art can serve as common ground for talking about mystery, meaning, and faith in a pluralistic culture. We hope these salons foster such dialogue between artists, religious believers or not, highlight the rich spiritual heritage and powers of art, and contribute to the arts in Washington Heights.

Organized by Washington Heights residents Joel Kady, a minister at Redeemer Presbyterian Church West Side, and Carmen Cancél, founder and director of Bella Voce Studio.

Hosted by Katherine and John Alsdorf. Katherine founded the Center for Faith & Work, and co-wrote Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work (Penguin).

Buy tickets/get more info now