THE EPIPHANY GALLERY
Our Gallery provides a space for emerging artists an opportunity to showcase their work through monthly exhibits. If you are an artist or want to recommend someone to show in our gallery, please contact our curator.
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Contact Us
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Liefy Smith, Co-chair
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Page Love Smith, Co-chair
EPIPHANY'S ART MINISTRY
welcomes for the month of September, 2024
Amigurumi by Keaton Posada
GALLERY HOURS
Sunday mornings following the 10 a.m. service.
Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 - 4 p.m.
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​Payment - Use the QR Code located in the gallery.
Remember - 25% of all sales benefit Epiphany.
Artist Biography - Keaton Posada
Keaton Posada Is a crochet artist specializing in amigurumi, the art of crocheting toys or plushies. Their work serves as a platform for raising awareness about the challenges that come with chronic illness and disability. Through their art, Keaton also works to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, using each piece to foster understanding and celebrate diversity. These creations are not just handcrafted toys - they are symbols of resilience, community, and the power of creativity in the face of adversity.
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Statement by the Artist
I am a crochet artist aiming to bring joy to adults and children alike with the plushies that I create. My work is rooted in my experience with chronic illness and disability, and I am passionate about raising awareness for others who share similar journeys. With each stitch, I hope to foster understanding and empathy, using my work as a vehicle to challenge misconceptions and inspire change.
Crochet is more than just a craft for me; it has become my lifeline, a way to reclaim purpose and redefine what it means to live with multiple chronic illnesses. Each plushie is a symbol of strength, compassion and the belief that disability does not equate to inability. My art is a testament to the idea that even in the face of adversity, creativity can flourish, and meaningful work can emerge.
ABOUT THE ART MINISTRY
The Art Ministry is about providing emerging artists a venue to showcase their work through monthly exhibits in our gallery. Over the years, we have exhibited many parishioners work including painting, photography and mixed media, as well as work by many other local artists. God’s bounty of creation is shared through these diverse and changing exhibits that also include art from Emmaus House and Holy Comforter, art related to the church calendar and visual supports for Adult Education programs. In the case of diocesan groups, they benefit by receiving 100% of any sales. By exhibiting their creative work, other artists receive more exposure and opportunity for sales. Our parish benefits by having interesting work that enhances our space and by retaining 25% of any sales.
The work of the ministry includes:
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finding and scheduling the artists
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installing their work in our gallery
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introducing the artist through articles in The Epiphany Star
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accounting of sales.
At the end of each calendar year, annual profits are distributed toward needs (mostly with a visual component) in the parish as determined by the committee and the Rector. In the past Art Ministry profits have gone to Vacation Bible School, Outreach, new vestments for our clergy and a wireless microphone system for the church.
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