Visual Arts at RUMC
CHARIS GALLERY
The name Charis is derived from a Greek word meaning "favor" or "grace," but is perhaps most accurately rendered by the concept of goodwill.
Founded in 2010, Charis (KAR-is) Gallery is located in the Sanctuary building and spans the hallway west of the main lobby. The Welcome Center (off the hallway) accommodates multi-dimensional fine art in three glass cabinets. The Apostles Gallery is located in the opposite hallway. This collection of Kenneth Wyatt’s paintings of Jesus and His disciples (and Paul) are on permanent display.
Current Exhibit
"Sea and Sky"
NEW EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY BEGINNING MAY 21
It is almost overwhelming to contemplate the sea and the sky – the vastness, the magic and the
mystery, the power and yet the peace. Vast galaxies stretch beyond our comprehension as do
the bodies of water that cover the earth. From the winds to the waves, from the constellations to
the coral, from the birds to the fish, we cannot help but be moved by all that God has created in
the heavens and in the water.
This exhibit features 42 works by 23 artists. The exhibit will be on display through July 9. Many of the works are available for purchase.
Artist awards
Best of Show – Veronica Moreno for “Swimming the City I”
First Place – Rebecca Postell for “The Cadence of Late Afternoon Sky Reflections”
Second Place – Kim O’Brien for “On the Bluff”
Third Place – Ruth Fletcher for “Burano Canal”
Honorable Mention – Perri Johannaber for “Ocean Tapestry”
Honorable Mention – Veronica Moreno for “Calcic Landscape”
Artists
Leslie Browning
Jan Buckley
Donna Clark
Ruth Fletcher
Bert Grant
Karin Guzy
Laila Hoehamer
Perri Johannaber
Ruth Jones
Lorraine Kimsey
Marilyn Kleinhans
Audrey Milburn
Veronica Moreno
Cathy Mozley
Martha Myers
Bill Needs
Kim O’Brien
Donna Outwater
Rebecca Postell
Jenny Vanier-Walter
Craig Wilson
Julie Wooley
Viviana Corso
Thank you to our 2023 visual arts supporters
Benefactor
Jack and Frances Barnes
Sustainer
Joe and Mary Griffin
Supporter
John and Roberta Braid
Bill and Mary Anne Browne
Pamela Farmer
Carl “Jere” Justus
John and Marilyn Kleinhans
Martha Jane and Charlie Mason
Contributor
Wanda and Tom Lemke
If you would like your work to be considered for future exhibitions, please contact Ann Moore at amoore@rumc.com to be added to our Artists Registry and you will receive our next Call to Artists. We would love to see your work!
