Beyond Belief

April 7 - May 13, 2023

Opening Reception: April 14, 2023 5-8pm

Juried Artists Talk: May 13, 2:30-4 pm in Gallery

Art represents the moods of our souls, from darkness to light. It examines the human spirit and inspires creators and those who interact with the creation. The 'making' process may reflect on an inner journey, narratives, and symbolism that transform into creative epiphanies and spiritual connections - imbuing the object with unseen powers to touch our souls. The Beyond Belief juried exhibition showcases work addresses mysticism, otherworldly forces, inspiration, the divine, and humanity. 

Juror: David Brinker - David Brinker is Director of the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA) at Saint Louis University the first museum to bring an interfaith focus to contemporary art. Volunteering at the museum as an undergraduate student, then joining the staff in 1995, Brinker has been deeply involved in every aspect of the museum?s operations and growth. He has overseen several important initiatives, notably the MOCRA Voices podcast. Since assuming the role of Director in 2016, he has continued to advance MOCRA’s exploration of contemporary artistic engagement with the religious and spiritual dimensions. 

David is active in the St. Louis visual arts and interfaith communities, and chairs the Visual Arts committee for the organization Arts & Faith St. Louis. David is also a professional flutist and keyboardist and published music arranger.

Juried Artists:

Alena Ahrens, Carolyn Albracht, Brindha Anantharaman, Angie Antonakis, Charlie Bosco, Kelley Carman, Rebekah Z Chauvin, Tiélere Cheatem, Ann Croghan, Susan David, Jacque Davis, Mikhail Digman, Gabe Drueke, Dina Fachin, Karen Francazio-Sanders, Val Fry, Gaye Gambell-Peterson, Jordan Geiger, Jason Hanson, John Hardecke, Todd Harris, Bob Hartzell, Craig Hawkins, Sandy Haynes, Jason Hoeing, Martha Iler, Katherine Jones, Gary Karasek, Robert Kokenyesi, William Krug, Ben LaFever, David Lancaster, Gary Lang, Jillian Lauren, Sharlene Lee, Jean Lopez, Mary Martin, Suzanne McCudden, Erika Medina, Amy Miller, Elizabeth Moore, Henry Moyerman, Mitch Myers, Jill Nahrstedt, Ryan Nevill, Joyelle Proot, Nikita Anaïs Récamier, Eduardo Ramirez, Pax Reese, Jane Rieso, Douglas Simes, Nikolaos Trikalinos, Andy Van Der Tuin, Cesare Venegoni, Barry Charles Wallace, Shannon West, Jessica Witte, Racer X, David M. Yates, Lance Yates

Award Winners:

1st Place: John Hardecke - Babel

2nd Place: Tiélere Cheatem - Blues In My Coffee

3rd Place: Elizabeth Moore - Spirit Horse Named Simon

Honorable Mention: Racer X - Disarming

Honorable Mention: Alena Ahrens - When I Crossed the Wild