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SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Andrea Finch - What the Bees See
DESCRIPTION:Artist Reception: Andrea Finch – What the Bees See\nJoin us for a special Artist Reception celebrating What the Bees See\, the current exhibition in the Floris Art Gallery. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the artwork\, meet the artist\, and learn more about the inspiration and creative process behind this unique installation. \nMeet the Artist\nDuring the reception\, you’ll have the chance to connect with the featured artist and hear firsthand how What the Bees See came to life. Discover the ideas\, observations\, and creative vision that shaped this immersive collection\, and gain a deeper appreciation for the relationship between art\, nature\, and faith. \nExperience Creation Through a New Perspective\nInspired by the remarkable way bees experience the world\, What the Bees See invites visitors to slow down and notice the beauty\, complexity\, and wonder woven throughout creation. Through vibrant color\, rich textures\, and layered artistic expression\, the exhibit offers a fresh perspective on flowers\, light\, movement\, and the intricate ecosystems that sustain life. \nAs you explore the gallery\, you’ll be encouraged to reflect on the interconnectedness of creation and the ways even the smallest details reveal God’s creativity and care. Each work of art offers an invitation to pause\, observe\, and discover beauty that is often overlooked in the busyness of everyday life. \nConnect Through Art and Conversation\nWhether you’re an art enthusiast\, a nature lover\, or simply curious about the exhibition\, the Artist Reception provides a welcoming space to engage with the artwork and connect with others in the community. Enjoy meaningful conversations with fellow guests while celebrating the creativity and inspiration found in this month’s featured exhibit. \nEveryone Is Welcome\nCome experience an evening of art\, conversation\, and reflection as we celebrate What the Bees See. Bring a friend\, meet the artist\, and discover how creativity can deepen our appreciation for creation\, inspire wonder\, and draw us into community. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Floris Art Gallery for this special reception! \nWant to continue exploring? Learn more about this month’s exhibition and discover past featured exhibits on our Art Gallery page. \nInspired to share your own creativity? The Floris Art Gallery welcomes artists in our community to exhibit their work. If you’re interested in being considered for a future exhibition\, we invite you to apply to exhibit with us and share your artistic gifts with our church community.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/artist-reception-andrea-finch/2026-08-30/2/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Andrea Finch - What the Bees See
DESCRIPTION:Artist Reception: Andrea Finch – What the Bees See\nJoin us for a special Artist Reception celebrating What the Bees See\, the current exhibition in the Floris Art Gallery. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the artwork\, meet the artist\, and learn more about the inspiration and creative process behind this unique installation. \nMeet the Artist\nDuring the reception\, you’ll have the chance to connect with the featured artist and hear firsthand how What the Bees See came to life. Discover the ideas\, observations\, and creative vision that shaped this immersive collection\, and gain a deeper appreciation for the relationship between art\, nature\, and faith. \nExperience Creation Through a New Perspective\nInspired by the remarkable way bees experience the world\, What the Bees See invites visitors to slow down and notice the beauty\, complexity\, and wonder woven throughout creation. Through vibrant color\, rich textures\, and layered artistic expression\, the exhibit offers a fresh perspective on flowers\, light\, movement\, and the intricate ecosystems that sustain life. \nAs you explore the gallery\, you’ll be encouraged to reflect on the interconnectedness of creation and the ways even the smallest details reveal God’s creativity and care. Each work of art offers an invitation to pause\, observe\, and discover beauty that is often overlooked in the busyness of everyday life. \nConnect Through Art and Conversation\nWhether you’re an art enthusiast\, a nature lover\, or simply curious about the exhibition\, the Artist Reception provides a welcoming space to engage with the artwork and connect with others in the community. Enjoy meaningful conversations with fellow guests while celebrating the creativity and inspiration found in this month’s featured exhibit. \nEveryone Is Welcome\nCome experience an evening of art\, conversation\, and reflection as we celebrate What the Bees See. Bring a friend\, meet the artist\, and discover how creativity can deepen our appreciation for creation\, inspire wonder\, and draw us into community. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Floris Art Gallery for this special reception! \nWant to continue exploring? Learn more about this month’s exhibition and discover past featured exhibits on our Art Gallery page. \nInspired to share your own creativity? The Floris Art Gallery welcomes artists in our community to exhibit their work. If you’re interested in being considered for a future exhibition\, we invite you to apply to exhibit with us and share your artistic gifts with our church community.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/artist-reception-andrea-finch/2026-08-30/1/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery
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SUMMARY:Andrea Finch - What the Bees See
DESCRIPTION:Experience Art that Reveals Creation Through the Eyes of Bees\nThe Floris Art Gallery invites you to experience this month’s featured installation—What the Bees See—a vibrant and immersive exploration of the natural world through the perspective of bees. \nThis striking exhibit offers a fresh way of seeing creation\, drawing attention to the beauty\, complexity\, and quiet wonder found in flowers\, movement\, light\, and the delicate ecosystems that sustain life. Inspired by the unique vision and role of pollinators\, the installation encourages viewers to slow down and notice what is often overlooked in the world around us. \nThrough color\, texture\, and layered artistic expression\, the work reflects the rhythm of nature itself—how bees move with purpose\, gather with intention\, and participate in a cycle of growth and renewal that sustains the earth. Each piece becomes an invitation not only to observe\, but to reflect on the interconnectedness of creation and our place within it. \nAs you move through the gallery\, you’ll encounter a space designed for contemplation and curiosity. The installation invites you to engage your senses and consider how beauty is often revealed in the smallest details—in the patterns of petals\, the movement of wings\, and the quiet harmony of living systems working together. \nMore than an art display\, this exhibit is an experience of attention and awareness. Whether you are an art enthusiast\, a nature lover\, or simply seeking a moment of peace and inspiration\, What the Bees See offers a space to pause\, reflect\, and reconnect with the world in a meaningful way. \nWhen you visit the Floris Art Gallery this month\, you are invited into a moment of wonder—where creativity opens new ways of seeing and where the natural world becomes a source of reflection\, gratitude\, and awe. \nCome and experience art that draws you closer to creation\, to community\, and to the beauty that surrounds us every day. \nLearn more about this month’s exhibition and explore past featured exhibits 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/andrea-finch-what-the-bees-see/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
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SUMMARY:Through the Lens with Alexis Doty: Love\, Serve\, Lead
DESCRIPTION:Through the Lens: Love\, Serve\, Lead\nAn Art Gallery Experience Featuring the Work of Alexis Doty \nThrough the Lens is an immersive art gallery experience that invites viewers to slow down\, reflect\, and see the sacred in everyday moments. Featuring the photography and videography of Alexis Doty\, this exhibition highlights the quiet beauty\, honest emotion\, and powerful stories found within the life and ministry of Floris UMC. \nTitled Love\, Serve\, Lead\, this show explores what it means to live out faith through action. Each image captures moments of compassion\, service\, leadership\, and connection\, revealing how love is expressed not only through words\, but through presence\, care\, and community. From worship and fellowship to service and outreach\, Alexis’s work offers a visual narrative of a church actively living its calling. \nAs both a photographer and videographer at Floris UMC\, Alexis Doty brings a deeply personal and thoughtful perspective to her work. Her lens focuses on authenticity rather than perfection\, drawing attention to the small but meaningful interactions that often go unnoticed. These images invite viewers to pause\, look closer\, and consider how love\, service\, and leadership are embodied in everyday life. \nThrough the Lens is more than an art show. It is an invitation to reflect on our shared values and how they take shape in real people and real moments. Whether you are part of the Floris community or visiting for the first time\, this exhibition creates space for contemplation\, conversation\, and inspiration. \nGuests are encouraged to move through the gallery at their own pace\, allowing each piece to speak to them personally. The experience is designed to be accessible and welcoming to all\, offering a meaningful way to engage with art\, faith\, and community. \nTo learn more about upcoming exhibits and events\, visit our Art Gallery page. \nJoin us for Through the Lens: Love\, Serve\, Lead and experience a visual journey that celebrates the heart of Floris UMC. Come see how love is lived\, service is offered\, and leadership is shaped through faith in action.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/through-the-lens-with-alexis/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery
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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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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
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery
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SUMMARY:Following My Own Path - Marisela Rumberg
DESCRIPTION:Following My Own Path by Marisela Rumberg\nDiscover the vibrant\, story-rich work of award-winning fiber artist Marisela Rumberg. Born in Mexico and now based in the U.S.\, Marisela blends tradition and innovation through a stunning mix of fiber arts and mixed media. Her art invites you to explore nature\, myth\, and memory—brought to life with techniques like eco-printing\, wet cyanotype\, thread painting\, and fiber sculpting. \nMarisela’s work has been exhibited on three continents and featured in leading quilt shows and publications. Each piece tells a story\, drawing from her collections such as Nature’s Fingerprints\, Zentangle Inspired Art\, and Legends\, Stories and Mexican Traditions. \nCome experience this powerful exhibition that weaves together culture\, nature\, and imagination in extraordinary ways. \nPlan Your Visit\nExhibit Dates: June 8 – July 27Location: Floris UMC 2nd FloorAdmission: Free & open to the publicLearn more about the Floris Art Gallery
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/following-my-own-path/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
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