Sunday January 15, 2017
Nearly 500 years ago, the Protestant Reformation
began, largely as a backlash against corrupt practices
in the Church. Among the “reforms” that took place
between 1517 and 1562 was the destruction of
priceless works of art: paintings, portraits, frescoes,
and icons. Did we throw out the baby with the
bathwater? But what of the second Commandment?
Speaker: Dr. Iwan Russell Jones
Eugene and Jan Peterson Associate Professor of
Theology and the Arts, Regent College
Sunday January 22, 2017
Note: no class
Sunday January 29, 2017
We believe that we were created in the image of God.
How does creativity reflect our image bearing? What is
taking place when we create good art?
Speaker: Dr. Iwan Russell Jones
Eugene and Jan Peterson Associate Professor of
Theology and the Arts, Regent College
Sunday February 5, 2017
Violet Behzadian is an Iranian refugee who arrived in
Ladner in 2013 with her family, sponsored by the
Ladner CRC. She became a Christian in 2006. She
taught art and architecture at the Universities of
Tehran and Zanjan from 2003 to 2009, but was fired
from her position for refusing to denounce Jesus.
Creating art has always been important to Violet, and
even more so now as an expression of her devotion to
God, and thankfulness for her salvation. Violet has
created 18 large canvasses beautifully interpreting the
theme of salvation in Christ. These paintings will be
displayed at her one-woman show at the Lookout
Gallery, Regent College February 22 – March 23rd. We
will be able to view some of her work and listen to her
speak of her journey and her art.
Speaker: Violet Behzadian
Interviewer: Bev Bandstra
Sunday February 12, 2017
How should we view a piece of art? What should we be
looking for? What is art appreciation anyway? What is
good art? Why do some pieces of art move us so
deeply? Can art be a tool to deepen our faith?
Speaker: Bev Wilson
Member, Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA),
Emily Carr Schools of Art and Design certificate,
acrylic and watercolor artist, photographer, art
therapist
Sunday February 19, 2017
How can we support the Arts in Delta? South Delta
Artists Guild member Anita de Vos will share some of
her art with us, as well as opening our eyes to art in
our community. We will also look briefly at the place of
art in worship.
Speaker: Anita de Vos-Moller, acrylic folk-art
artist, member South Delta Artists Guild
Interviewer: Bev Bandstra
Sunday February 26, 2017
There are many artists among us! We will hear from
several of these, view some of their work, and find out
what inspires them to create. We will also hear about
favourite pieces of art from a number of our church
members, and explore art in our daily lives.
Speakers: artists and art appreciators
Interviewer: Bev Bandstra