Calendar of Events

Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. International Arts Movement invites you to the release of River Grace, a new book by Makoto Fujimura, with special guest Rob Mathes. Click here for more info on River Grace.

Makoto Fujimura will read from his latest book, River Grace, an intimate, autobiographical look at his early years as an artist in Japan. In a refreshingly transparent account, Mako recalls discovering Nihonga, the ancient style of painting that would become his trademark, and being awakened to a longing for "higher transcendence through the extravagant materials" Nihonga employs.  Yet it was not until reluctantly accompanying his new bride to church that he found the Object and Source of his longing, and this faith has become the cornerstone of his art, marriage and, indeed, entire life.

Joining Mako will be Rob Mathes, whose latest CD, Orchestral Songs, features cover art by Makoto Fujimura.  Rob will perform a mini-concert featuring songs from the album, another vulnerable depiction of one man's journey of faith.   The evening will include a Q&A time with both artists, and both will be available to autograph copies of their work.

Two artists, one faith... two voyagers on the River Grace - one unforgettable night. Space 38|39 38 W. 39th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018   Space is limited so please RSVP! rsvp@iamny.org $20 per person

 

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Thursday, December 13th 2007

IAM Christmas Party & Small Works Auction

6:30-9:30pm at Space 38|39

38 West 39th Street, floor 3 (between 5th & 6th Avenues) NYC 10018

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Friday, November 16th 2007

"Form Unfolding" Soiree

8-10pm at Space 38|39

38 West 39th Street, floor 3 (between 5th & 6th Avenues) NYC 10018

 

IAM Artist Council member, Sharita Hunt, invites you to join for an fun & relaxed evening of poetry and music!

Featuring artists:

Josette & Aron Marchak, singer/songwriter/musicians

Eustace Johnson, musician

Patricia Cook, poet

Lorie Geniste, poet

Karen Valentin, poet, author of The Flavor of Our Faith--Reflections on Hispanic LIfe and Christian Faith

"There comes a moment when the whole thing slides into shape--you can almost hear the click--when the feeling and the form come into a state of harmony." - Stephen Nachmanovitch, author of Free Play Improvisation in Life and Art

Suggested Cover $10

 

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Thursday, November 15th 2007

"Faith, Art & the Modern World " Business Leaders' Reception

6-8:30pm at Space 38|39

38 West 39th Street, floor 3 (between 5th & 6th Avenues) NYC 10018

RSVP by Nov 10 to RSVP@iamny.org

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Tuesday, October 23rd 2007

"Creativity & Faith" Brown Bag Lunch

1pm at Space 38|39

38 West 39th Street, floor 3 (between 5th & 6th Avenues) NYC 10018

Are you a Christian leader in the arts looking for deeper dialogue about Creativity and Faith?

If so, join IAM founder, Makoto Fujimura who will lead a series of bi-weekly lunch discussions on the theme of "Creating in Love" at IAM's new Space 38|39. "Creating in Love" is a book by Mako to be published in 2008, the topic on which he has recently presented a two-part exhortation series. Please see details for these talk MP3 recordings below under "Past Events."

Please bring your own lunch and join us for our inaugural meeting! IAM will provide beverages and discussion!

 

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Friday, October 19th 2007

Makoto Fujimura & Susie Ibarra @ Carnegie Hall!

American Composers Orchestra, "HYBRIDITY"

featuring The World Premiere of

Susie Ibarra's Pintados Dream (The Painted's Dream) for percussion and orchestra with Makoto Fujimura's Visual Projections

7:30pm at Zankel Hall
Tickets from $36 - $46

This concert is part of the Orchestra Underground series. Tickets can be purchased via Carnegie Hall website.

 

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Click here for invitation		Friday, September 28th 2007 IAM Open House & Sweet 16 Celebration! 6-9pm at Space 38|39 38 West 39th Street, floor 3 (between 5th & 6th Avenues) NYC 10018   Join IAM for a reception to commemorate our new home, “Space 38|39”, and celebrate our Sixteen Year Anniversary! Our new venue includes a gallery | performance space, an artist studio, offices, kitchen & more… So come to see & hear about it and learn how you can join our movement to inspire, engage & create!

 

Thursday, September 27th 2007

"Painted Parables " Business Leaders' Reception

6-8:30pm at Space 38|39

38 West 39th Street, floor 3 (between 5th & 6th Avenues) NYC 10018

RSVP by Sept 20 to RSVP@iamny.org

Click here for invitation

Past Events

September 2 , 2007: "Creating into the Void" Exhortation by Mako Fujimura
This exhortation atThe Village Church in Greenwich Village was the second in the series of "Creating in Love," and focuses on Genesis 2 about Adam naming the animals.  "Creating in Love" is a book by Mako to be published in 2008.

June 17, 2007: "Creating in Love" Exhortation by Mako Fujimura
The exhortation at The Village Church in Greenwich Village examined theological link between creativity and the Bible.

February 24-26, 2007: Annual Conference "Redemptive Culture: Creating the World That Ought to Be " A weekend arts conference of lectures, performances, workshops, exhibitions and more held at The Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Borough of Manhattan Community College. Please see main conference page for post-conference news, free recordings, and our virtual gallery.

December 7, 2006: "Beauty and Being Human" Artist Lecture by Makoto Fujimura in conjunction with "Breaking the Skin" Group Art Show curated by Samuel Kho
Co-hosted by All Things Project in Greenwich Village, Mako led a discussion about how the arts assist in bringing about the world that ought to be in "post-human" times.

September 23, 2006: Chelsea Art Gallery Tour - New Fall Exhibitions by Merrily Tour
Merrily Kerr and Cheryl Yun led IAMers on a tour of Chelsea art galleries to see the most talked about work for the new Fall`06 season. If you missed this fun event, we plan on hosting this as an annual fall outing for IAM!

July 18, 2006: NY Philharmonic Concert in Central Park
IAMers picnicked in New York City's Central Park Great Lawn for an evening of music, fireworks, and fellowship. This concert by the New York Philharmonic will be an annual summer outing for IAM!

June 4, 2006: "Raising Creative Children: The Creative Mandate of Genesis 2" a class by Makoto Fujimura
This class, held at The Village Church, explored the Creative Mandate of Genesis 2 passages; the principles of creativity; and raising and keeping creative children to thrive in the complex pluralism of our day.
Missed the class? Check out the class reading and audio recording here.

May 3, 2006: IAM Members Appreciation Meeting
IAM members gathered at NYCAMS to watch a documentary clip from the "Artists as Reconcilers" conference, discuss creating time-full space, and worship and fellowship together. If you would like to host your own regional IAM members meeting, please contact us for meeting materials and information.
Missed the IAM Conference? Check out the FREE MP3 recordings!

February 23-25, 2006: 15th Anniversary Conference "Artists as Reconcilers" A spectacular weekend of lectures, performances, workshops, exhibitions and more held at the historic Cooper Union. Please see our archived conference page for post-conference news, free recordings, and our virtual gallery.

November 4, 2005: "Eyes Wide Open: Developing a Christian Worldview in the Arts", a Renaissance lecture led by Steve Turner
Author, poet, and pop-music journalist Steve Turner from London is the author of 2001 book, Imagine: A Vision for Christians and the Arts. Held at NYCAMS in Chelsea, Steve led a discussion on how the "Christian mind" fits into artmaking and how Christian art can have a comprehensive worldview today.

October 7, 2005: Artist Talk by Makoto Fujimura - See Mako's blogsite for a free transcript

April 14, 2005: "Compassionate Conservatism ," a Renaissance lecture led by Marvin Olasky
Dr. Marvin Olasky, author of Standing for Christ in a Modern Babylon, currently teaches at Princeton University and is the Editor-in-Chief of World Magazine. Held at the American Bible Society, Olasky discussed compassionate conservatism relevant to reconciliation between the artist and the church.

February 18, 2005: "Beauty and Justice", a Renaissance lecture led by Jonathan Bradford
Since 1981, Mr. Bradford has served as the Executive Director of the Inner City Christian Federation (ICCF). ICCF is one of Michigan's leading community development corporations (CDC). Held at the historic Plymouth Church in Brooklyn Heights, Mr. Bradford focused on the need for beauty among the oppressed inner city neighborhoods, and how we can be a reconciling agent via the arts and design.

November 11-12, 2004: "Cutural Renewal" a Renaissance lecture series led by Nicholas Wolterstorff
Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff of Yale University is the author of the book, Art in Action, which is one of the seminal books written on the subject of art and philosophy. Dr. Wolterstorff led a 2-night lecture series on cultural renewal through the arts at the American Bible Society and at Kristen Frederickson Contemporary in conjunction with Makoto Fujimura's art exhibition, "Splendor of the Medium".

November 3, 2004: "Faith and Work," a dinner lecture led by Miroslav Volf
Dr. Miraslov Volf, Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture, discussed perspectives on the integration of faith and work across our many and varied experiences. Jointly hosted by IAM and the Yale Center of Faith & Culture in conjunction with Makoto Fujimura's art exhibition, "Splendor of the Medium" at Kristen Frederickson Contemporary Art gallery.