Journey Center: Art, Creativity & Spirituality
Here at the Journey Center, we believe that art and creativity have an important role in spirituality. We are pleased to have an art gallery in our center with rotating shows by local and Bay Area artists. We invite you to stop by our gallery whenever the Journey Center is open (M-F, 9-5). Call for evening and weekend hours, which vary. Admission is free.
We also offer a variety of classes and workshops that allow you to explore your God-given creative gifts as a spiritual practice on your journey.
Art Gallery
Through February 2010
We welcome local photographer John Teague in a show titled “One day with the Datooga” This exhibit of his work is from an October 2009 photo essay assignment in Africa to tell the story of the Datooga people of northern Tanzania. A three year drought has dramatically affected this east African tribal group. But despite the harsh living conditions of their environment, they are a people who convey personal dignity and incredible character of will to survive. More>
John Teague is the owner of Unique Images Photography in Santa Rosa, California. As a portrait and documentary photographer for over 32 years, he has had opportunities to create images from all around the world. Professional Photographers of America (PPA) certified photographer since 1985, he holds both prestigious PPA Master and Craftsman photographic degrees. He is a recipient of the Professional Photographers of California Fellowship award, PPC Service award and two PPC president awards. Check out John's website: www.johnteagueimages.com.
Sunday, March 7, 2010 - Opening Reception, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
The Journey Center Art Gallery will be featuring art from the Wellness and Advocacy Center in a show titled “Inside Out”. (Appetizers and beverages will be served. Free admission.) The show runs through April.
The Wellness and Advocacy Center is a self-help drop-in center for people with mental health challenges. It is peer-operated and managed, designed to create a comfortable atmosphere for all. More>
The approach for the Art Program at the Center is to focus on process not on final product. At their Art Room people have many different levels of exposure and understanding of art. Although there are quite a few members with skills at the professional level, many surprise others with their creativity.
The Center promotes their artists work through hosting in-house art shows and sales, participating in outside art shows and by selling Wellness Center original note cards using their artists’ work. Check out their website: www.wellnessandadvocacy.org and some of their artwork at http://www.sonoma-county.org/health/mh/resources/slideshow/index.html.
Sunday, May 2, 2010 - Opening Reception, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
We welcome paintings by Naomi Murakami in a show titled “Smell of Color”. (Appetizers and beverages will be served. Free admission.) The show runs through June.
Naomi Murakami is a Tokyo native artist. About her art, she says, “Fine Art is my Philosophy. It has given me a reason to exist. As a Pseudo-realist, the major themes of my art are intimacy, my personal experiences, and the memories that have built-up who I am." More>
Naomi recalls, “Everyday incidents influence my work like they do my dreams. I can see the influence of Japanese graphic images from my childhood. I liked watching commercial-advertisements rather than actual TV programs most of the time. As a young Japanese girl, I saw Hello Kitty’s face a lot more often than our national flag.”
Naomi is aware that her time making art is not forever, and she feels very happy and blessed every time she is working. You can learn more about Naomi and her art at http://www.catfromjapan.net.
Prayer Collage/Vision Board Class
Monday, April 12, 2010, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Come create a visual picture of your hopes and dreams for the coming season/year using magazines, words, and other art mediums. More>
Let it serve as a visual reminder of your Creator's goodness and the wonderful plans in store for you. Discuss and pray in your intentions at the end of the class with a blessing circle. This popular class will be facilitated by Maria Crane, a local artist in Sonoma County. Register on our website or by calling the Journey Center at 578-2121.
Cost: $12 donation
NEW!!! An Artistic Journey (Class)
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Come free your creative spirit and have fun playing with various art mediums. You will be led through several exercises to help develop your divine imagination and learn artistic techniques involving drawing, painting, collaging, etc. More>
Come enjoy new ways of creating beauty and leave a more confident artist. This class will be facilitated by Maria Crane, a local artist, art instructor and Art Curator at Journey Center. Registration required. Register on our website or by calling the Journey Center at 578-2121.
Cost: $30 (includes all materials)
NEW!!! Ikebana Japanese Floral Design Class
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join guest artist, Tisha Kenny, for this very special opportunity to learn about Ikebana Floral Design. Tisha has studied for the past 20 years and holds 9 degrees with the Ikenobo School of Ikebana Flower arranging. More>
This has included two study tours to the Ikenobo Headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. Tisha will give an introduction to Ikenobo Ikebana and demonstrate a beginner Moribana and Nigere arrangements. Participants will create both of these arrangements as part of the workshop. Floral Materials and one vase/ kenzan will be provided. Please bring scissors and a glass vase commonly used at floral shops. Registration is required and the workshop is limited to 12 participants. Register on our website or by calling the Journey Center at 578-2121.
Cost: $50 + $10 for materials
NEW!!! The Journey Center now has a Theatre Appreciation Group!
Would you like to explore live theatre or do you love attending theatre productions in a group? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions then our new Theatre Appreciation Group might be just the “ticket” for you! More>
During the spring quarter, we will be attending:
• The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare at the Burbank Auditorium, located on the SRJC campus. We’ll meet at noon on Saturday, March 13th at the Journey Center for a discussion about the play. Snacks and beverages will be available. We will then carpool to the theater for the 2:00 p.m. performance.
• The musical “Grease” at the Burbank Auditorium, located on the SRJC campus. We will meet at noon on Saturday, April 24th at the Journey Center to share a light meal, then carpool to the theater for the 2:00 p.m. matinee. This production is recommended for those over 14 years old.
The cost for each of these first two events is $10 per person which includes your ticket for the performance! We have purchased blocks of 14 seats for each event, so space is limited. Please register early if you would like to join us!
Our grand finale will be a trip to San Francisco on Thursday, May 27th, at 7:00 p.m. to see Peter Pan at the Threesixty theater on the Embarcadero. If you would like to attend, please purchase your ticket at http://www.peterpantheshow.com. We will meet in the city before the show for dinner and will contact you with details once you register to let us know you are planning to join us.
The Theatre Appreciation Group is being organized by Linda Smith and Valerie Anderson, who love the theatre and serve as volunteers here at the Journey Center.
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