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Metropolitan's arts programs promote the awareness that "Art is a gift of being and serves as a sacred bridge" to our Creator, to ourselves and to our world. The arts reflect God's creativity around us and recognize God's creativity within us. Made in God's image, we are called to find and use our creative powers in all aspects of living. Every week, teams of volunteers integrate these sensory expressions as they assist in preparing the worship services and special events at Metropolitan Memorial. A colorful range of opportunities exists for you to explore and express your own creative gifts as you participate in worship and spiritual life at Metropolitan Memorial. We invite you to play an active role in the ministries of the arts at Metropolitan! Please e-mail Rev. Sandy Rector if you would like to find a place for your unique gift, or create a new one! The Arts Council is a catalyst for visual art and a range of artistic expression at Metropolitan Memorial. Council Members initiate new ideas for projects that inform and enrich our corporate life. The Art Selection Committee selects and hosts Gallery Exhibitions of paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and crafts. The Flower Committee provides visual and floral resources for the sanctuary, special events, and festival services including Hanging of the Greens, Christmas, Palm Sunday, Easter and special events. |
New Exhibit!
Exhibition Opening Reception The Arts Council of Metropolitan Memorial will present an afternoon of music and art on Sunday, April 26. The U. S. Navy Sea Chanters will begin the afternoon at 4 p.m. with a choral program ranging from traditional choral music, including the sea chantey to Broadway musicals. The Sea Chanters is the official chorus of the United States Navy and are one of the preeminent professional choral ensembles in the country today. Metropolitan has a special connection to the Sea Chanters since several members of our Choirs are members, including William Edwards, Casey Elliott, Beth Revell, and Adam Tyler. Under the leadership of Chief Musician Georgina L. Todd, the Sea Chambers appear throughout the United States and often perform at the White House, the Vice President’s home and for other Washington dignitaries. They recently performed at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration. They have appeared at the Kennedy Center Honors and with the National Symphony Orchestra for the nationally telecast “National Memorial Day Concerts” at the U. S. Capitol.The ensemble will perform a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including the sea chantey, to Broadway musicals. A reception and art opening follows at 5 p.m. where Anne Mundell, daughter of Ken and Georgie Mundell, will present an exhibit entitled, “Making Story Worlds: Scene Design for the Theater.” Ms. Mundell has designed scenery for many projects throughout the US, including theater, television, museum exhibit design and industrial projects. Her media include: photography, computer renderings, acrylics, primacolor sketches, mixed media. Anne is an Associate Professor of the Drama School at Carnegie Mellon University. Please visit Anne’s website to see more: www.annemundell.com. The exhibit will run through June 1. Hours are: M-F 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sundays 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 202.363.4900. No admission charge. Free parking.
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