We’re all invited to come sing along or listen in as carolers sing their way from store to store for Barrington’s Christmas Art Walk from 5 to 6 p.m. this Thursday, December 19th. Carolers from Willow Creek Sections 105B and 106B will be gathering at Cook Street Coffee to lead the caroling late Thursday. Singing will start at 5 p.m. at the Barrington Flower Shop, the first of twelve locations along Barrington’s Christmas Art Walk.
If you can’t make the caroling, there’s still plenty of time to explore, discover and walk through the twelve participating Village of Barrington stores to experience the Christmas Art Walk which runs through December 24, 2013.
Twelve Artists have created original commissioned pieces depicting the Biblical Story of Christmas. Each piece tells the story through the actions of the characters at that point of the story inspiring viewers to remember the true Gift of Christmas.
Here are the artists and the locations where you will find their work…
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Bobby Puttrich
Stop 1 – Barrington Flower Shop
201 S. Cook Street in Barrington
“As a painter and a sculptor, my greatest joy is in bringing attention and appreciation to the beauty of creation.
I strive to maintain the wonderment and appreciation of our world and to see with fresh eyes always.”
Artists’ Biblical Depiction for the Christmas Art Walk
Mary, and the announcement by the angel Gabriel – Luke 1:26-35
“…And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.’…”
CLICK HERE to read the full passage.
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Valerie Stanaszek
Stop 2 – Bravura Home & Gift Shop
209 S. Cook Street in Barrington
“…Sensing His Spirit’s delight while working in color and line, my prayer is to remain in His love to hear Abba calling, singing and bringing us His holy flow where experiences bound by space and time are transformed.”
Artists’ Biblical Depiction for the Christmas Art Walk
Joseph – Matthew 1:20-23
“But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins….”
CLICK HERE to read the full passage.
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Donna Jung
Stop 3 – Egg Harbor Cafe
210 S. Cook Street
“As an artist and portrait painter, God gifted me to creatively articulate, through my portraits, an emotional expression of the artists/musicians who have written and performed original songs that have touched my heart and effected my life. To honor these musicians, and in collaboration with these musicians, the portraits created raise funding for those in need.”
Artists’ Biblical Depiction for the Christmas Art Walk
Mary and Elizabeth share their glad news – Luke 1:36-45
“…And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy…”
CLICK HERE to read the full passage.
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Marsha English
Stop 4 – TT Patton
123 Station Street in Barrington
Marsha English is a self taught artist working in such medias as paint, photography, fabric work, crafts, and paper sculpturing to name a few. “God gave me a ton of imagination and lots of creativity. The best part of working on my art is God and I spend a lot of time together as I work on my pieces. It’s a quiet time for me while my hands are busy my thoughts are available for beautiful conversations with our God.”
Artists’ Biblical Depiction for the Christmas Art Walk
A decree of a census by Caesar Augustus – Luke 2:1-3
“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town.”
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Cindy Sloan
Stop 5 – Acacia Organics
100 E. Station Street
“As an artist I am blessed to see the awesome hand of the ultimate Creator every where. I often feel like a child viewing the world for the first time! My life, a journey is always changing. Like a diamond in the rough starts off as a rock. I am chiseled, ground and polished to be able to co-create and shined through with art. I am excited to continue and create!”
Artists’ Biblical Depiction for the Christmas Art Walk
Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem – Luke 2:4-6
“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.”
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Ted Stanaszek
Stop 6 – Phillips Mens Wear
100 E. Station Street
“I studied painting with Eugene Hall at the American Academy of Art where I met my wife Valerie. Together we formed No.2 Pencils, a non-profit organization whose mission it is to re-build and fund Ecole St. Joseph in Petit Goave, Haiti. I always enjoy the next challenge partnering with creatives that bring passion and energy to their work.”
Artists’ Biblical Depiction for the Christmas Art Walk
No room in the Inn – Luke 2:7
… because there was no place for them in the inn.
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Bridget Mantasoot
Stop 7 – Cook Street Coffee
100 E. Station Street
“My passion is to move others, pointing to the forgotten details in life and the beauty of the overlooked. I am interested in the lives of forgotten women and children, finding beauty in unexpected places, and juxtaposing things that seem to oppose each other. It is important to me that I learn, experience, explore, and play… that I thrive.”
Artists’ Biblical Depiction for the Christmas Art Walk
The birth of Jesus, the gift of Christmas – Luke 2:7
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger…”
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Steve Puttrich
Stop 8 – Mia Sorella
104 S. Cook Street in Barrington
“God’s creation is all around us, and yet we seldom take notice of the harmony these God-given elements provide in infinite variety and proportions. My goal with each painting is to speak the truth and to transcribe the beautiful. It’s in these moments of creating I feel His pleasure and purpose in my life.”
Artists’ Biblical Depiction for the Christmas Art Walk
Wise men following the star – Matthew 2:1-10
“…Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’…”
CLICK HERE to read the full passage.
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Al Buschauer
Stop 9 – Bread Basket Restaurant
131 Park Avenue
Al has been photographing subjects professionally for over 30 years. Having settled in Barrington twenty-four years ago, he is best known for his easy style and manner with his subjects. People enjoy the experience and are eager to return. While a camera is his main tool for capturing his subjects, it’s most important to make a statement about his subjects and tell their story.
Artists’ Biblical Depiction for the Christmas Art Walk
The Shepherds in the fields – Luke 2:8-14
“…And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’…”
CLICK HERE to read the full passage.
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Patrick Raymond
Stop 10 – Susan McConnell Photography
110 E. Main Street in Barrington
“The first thing we learn about God in the Bible is that God creates. The first thing we learn about humans in the Bible is that we are made in God’s image. Therefore it follows, I gather, that humans were and are created to create! Because the notion of ‘art’ is so intimidating to so many of us in our culture, our God-given nature as creators should be liberating news and an invitation.”
Artists’ Biblical Depiction for the Christmas Art Walk
MYHRR – Matthew 2:11
“And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”
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Marg Rehnberg
Stop 11 – Catlow Theater
116 W. Main Street in Barrington
“My soul is seized by the wonders of provocative earth…From the breadth of the skies to the depths of the seas.If, in dipping my brush, I might expose what seems concealedthe majesty of it all, it is not I, but the Creator still. If one peaceful moment beckons belief and a place to imagine a haven of rest,then I have done what I must do.”
Artists’ Biblical Depiction for the Christmas Art Walk
FRANKINCENSE – Matthew 2:11
“And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”
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Susan McConnell
Stop 12 – MJ Miller Jewelers
123 W. Main Street in Barrington
“As a photographer I love to travel to different places and capture the essence that only exists in that space. My favorite fine art photography is created in Paris, whose history never ceases to dish up new views, no matter how many times I work there. The photograph I have chosen for this exhibit was created in the exquisite Notre Dame Cathedral.”
Artists’ Biblical Depiction for the Christmas Art Walk
GOLD – Matthew 2:11
“And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”
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These seventeen Barrington area churches are sponsoring the Christmas Art Walk:
Church of The Atonement • Immanuel Lutheran Church and School • Living Grace Community Church • The Orchard Evangelical Free Church • Salem United Methodist Church • St. Anne Catholic Community • St. Matthew Lutheran Church • St Mark’s Episcopal Church • St. Michael’s Episcopal Church • St. Paul United Church of Christ • The Chapel Barrington Campus • The Community Church of Barrington • Thrive Vineyard Church • Trinity Oaks Christian Academy • Village Church of Barrington • Willow Creek Community Church • Barrington United Methodist Church
Choirs from some of these churches have scheduled Christmas concerts during the remainder of the walk. CLICK HERE for a list of those upcoming concerts and learn more about the Christmas Art Walk at ChristmasArtWalk.com.
