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 quilters
Beth Milis & Charlotte Nix
for the month of November 2025
GALLERY HOURS
Sunday mornings following the 10:00 a.m. service.
Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Payment - Use the QR Code located in the gallery. Remember - 25% of all sales benefit Epiphany.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Beth Milis​
My quilting journey started in 1998 with simple piecing using my husband’s flannel shirts. Over time, my quilting has evolved from traditional quilts to something more personal and functional: quilted bags. Function is an important part of my creation process of turning fabric into something tangible that can be carried, used and loved. I continue to explore what I can do with fabric as I learn, be creative and find purpose for every piece of fabric.
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Charlotte Nix
I organized Cultural Arts Day events at my children’s schools and there I was introduced to some quilters. I decided then that I wanted to investigate the craft further. I attended my first quilt guild meeting approximately twenty-five years ago and it’s been a joyous journey of creative expression, color fun, skill building and an artistic “fix.” I love quilting because there are no rules; I love patchwork, improvisational work, realistic representation and the play of color and texture. I love to dye fabric, add embellishments, and use plants in my work. Making quilts is a dual challenge- designing the top then deciding how it should be quilted, this not only keeps me motivated but humbled. Now that I am almost fully retired, I have enjoyed the additional time to complete some of the projects rolling around in my head. ​
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Note
Beth Milis and Charlotte Nix are members of the West Alabama Quilters Guild (WAQG) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Each year, WAQG adopts a charity to accept donated quilts. This year, we have two recipients, Hospice of West Alabama and the Quilts of Valor (QOV) program. A few years back, when QOV was our only charity, 100 quilts were presented during a QOV ceremony at our local VA. The goal was to recognize their service and provide a bit of comfort and healing to those touched by war. Patients love the variety of colors and patterns the quilts brought to their environment. Quilts are also appreciated at Hospice of West Alabama where they provide warmth for patients. After the recipient passes, their families keep the quilt. Another outreach program entails teaching 5th graders how to make a small 9-patch quilt at our local Magnet school, we do this each fall and spring semesters. For many, this is their first time to operate a sewing machine (aka, a power tool!). ​In addition, the quilters are always excited to bring in nationally recognized quilters or go to national quilt shows to learn new techniques to enhance their artistic endeavors.
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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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