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SUMMARY:Yoon Nam - Prayer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Experience Art that Connects Faith\, Creativity\, and Community with Yoon Nam’s Prayer Garden Exhibit\nThe Floris Art Gallery invites you to experience this month’s featured collection – Yoon Nam’s Prayer Garden – a heartfelt exploration of faith and creativity born out of unexpected beginnings. \nDuring the pandemic\, many of us searched for new ways to find peace and purpose in uncertain times. For this month’s artist\, that journey began with simple YouTube tutorials and a paintbrush. What started as a pastime soon transformed into a spiritual practice—a way of slowing down\, listening\, and becoming more aware of God’s presence in the quiet moments of each day. \nThough not formally trained\, the artist discovered that painting could be more than just creating images on canvas. Each brushstroke became both a prayer and a reflection\, offering gratitude for the gift of life. Through this practice\, a deeper way of seeing the world emerged—one that celebrates simplicity\, beauty\, and stillness. \nThe collection features scenes of nature—trees reaching toward the sky\, flowers bursting with color\, waterscapes reflecting peace\, and skies alive with light. These works are not simply depictions of creation but invitations to experience it anew. They remind us that God’s beauty is always present—in the ordinary\, in the quiet\, and in the wonder we often overlook. \nWhen you visit the Floris Art Gallery this month\, you’ll encounter more than artwork on the walls. You’ll step into a space where faith and creativity meet\, where each piece is an offering of hope\, gratitude\, and awe. Whether you are an art enthusiast\, a seeker of spiritual reflection\, or simply someone who longs for a moment of stillness\, this exhibition offers a place to pause\, breathe\, and be renewed. \nLearn more about this month’s exhibition on our Art Gallery page. \nThe Floris Art Gallery also welcomes artists in our community to share their gifts. If you are interested in submitting your own work for consideration\, we invite you to apply to exhibit with us. \nCome and experience art that draws you closer to God\, to creation\, and to community.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/yoon-nam-prayer-garden/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
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SUMMARY:Floris Art Gallery Open Call for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Floris Art Gallery Open Call for Artists\nTheme: Love Boldly. Serve Joyfully. Lead Courageously.Submission Deadline: November 23\, 2025Exhibit Dates: January 21 – February 28\, 2026 \n\nEvent Description\nDo you express your faith through art? Whether you paint\, sculpt\, photograph\, or create with fiber or mixed media\, the Floris Art Gallery invites you to be part of our next community exhibit. This upcoming show\, “Love Boldly\, Serve Joyfully\, Lead Courageously\,” will celebrate the ways our congregation and staff embody these core values through creativity and imagination. \nArt has always been a reflection of the divine spark within us—a way to communicate truth\, hope\, and beauty that words alone cannot express. At Floris\, we believe creativity is one of the many ways we live out our faith. This exhibit provides a space for artists within our church community to share their gifts and inspire others to see God’s presence in new and meaningful ways. \nWe welcome submissions from all mediums and experience levels. Whether you’re a lifelong artist or just beginning to explore your creative side\, your work can be a powerful expression of faith that moves and uplifts others. Selected works will be featured in the Floris Art Gallery throughout January and February 2026. \nJoin us as we fill our gallery with the colors\, textures\, and stories of our own community—each piece a reflection of what it means to love boldly\, serve joyfully\, and lead courageously in today’s world. \n\nHow to Submit\nPlease submit your artwork by November 23\, 2025.Visit florisumc.org/art-gallery \nCome share your gifts\, celebrate creativity\, and help us bring faith to life through art.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/open-call/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
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