Join us on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010, from 7pm to 10pm at the Philadelphia Praise Center at 17th and McKean in South Philly. For complete details, visit the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia website at www.sanctuaryphiladelphia.org.

Here you can preview some of the items that have been donated for the silent auction that will be part of the evening. We'll be adding new posts to highlight donations including handmade Bolivian rosewood letter openers ..... framed photo from 1980s Sanctuary Movement by Harvey Finkle..... gift basket of natural body wash and lotions..... hand painted, hand carved, one of a kind walking stick made by the pastor of Arch Street UMC..... T-Shirt, Honey, and free ticket to Mill Creek Farm Benefit Party .... sculpture by Joe Brenman.... Hammock Chair.... painting by Michelle Ortiz.... more! So check back soon!

All proceeds from tickets and the auction will support the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia's "Community Leadership Development" project to cultivate leaders in directly affected immigrant communities.


Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Stoneware Sculpture by Joe Brenman


Value = $500     Starting bid = $325




















Stoneware Sculpture of Reclining Woman (approx 15"L)
Donated by Joe Brenman, Philadelphia sculptor, muralist, ceramicist, and educator.


During his career as a professional artist, Joe Brenman has completed thirteen murals, as well as several major sculpture installations – working with the Mural Arts Program as well as with faith communities and private commissions.  He has also taught sculpture, ceramics, and drawing around the region.   Joe is an active member of Mishkan Shalom, the first congregation to become officially affiliated with the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia.

He is experienced in working with diverse cultural groups. Two recent interfaith projects include creating the Doorways to Peace mural project in partnership with Arts & Spirituality Center, the Al Aqsa Islamic Society and neighboring schools and community groups in Kensington South.  Joe also created “stations of the cross” which he donated to the Los Anonas community in El Salvador.  He traveled to El Salvador and installed the stations with a group from St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, Tabernacle United Church and the Romero Interfaith Center.


This beautiful stoneware sculpture of a reclining woman is from his recent series of works on this classic theme. You can find more of his work on his website at www.joebrenman.com.
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