CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) is delighted to announce LIGHT, an exhibition of paintings by Japan-based painter and pottery artist Aoi Nakamura from December 8 - 22, 2013. The exhibition consists of 15 abstract and semi-abstract works in acrylic on canvas. In lieu of an opening reception, we invite everyone to meet the artist at the CRS Holiday Reception on Saturday, Dec 14 from 8:30 â€_10 pm ($15 at the door). ABOUT LIGHT "Motherly soft light in nature, beautiful shine, dynamic and powerful energy, lights lying in the deep human soul, lights that come from the unconscious mind â€_those are the things I would like to express in my paintings. "Today, […]

CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) is pleased to present a selection of images and stories from photographer Annie Ling's project AWHERENESS on human trafficking in Romania and Moldova. The exhibition has been arranged to coincide with a free Human Trafficking Awareness Day Program taking place on January 11, 2014 at CRS from 4 - 9 pm featuring two film screenings and a panel discussion. The photographs will remain on view from Jan 11 - 31, 2014. Please take this opportunity and direct your attention to SocialDocumentary.net, which highlights work by photographers around the world shedding light on the tragedy of trafficking. Romania and Moldova are beautiful countries with an ugly problem. Every year, thousands of women, men and children […]

CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) is delighted to announce the exhibition of a series of 3rd eye paintings by Marvin Rosenberg. Marvin appears to be peaceful and calm at all times, and he conveys this experience of timeless peace through his paintings. An Opening Reception with the artist will be held Saturday, Feb 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. The spareness of the compositions suggests that the distractions of the world of perception have been largely stripped away, encouraging us to focus on our awareness of our own consciousness. His vivid use of color and the roundness of his subjects' eyes communicate joy and wakeful presence, allowing us to let go of our own thoughts and say […]

CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) presents NEW FLOWERS, an exhibition of recent paintings by Robin Ann Meyer and Rie Nishimura. There will be an Closing Reception on Saturday, June 28, 2014 from 7 - 8:30 pm with a short, live painting demonstration of their technqiues from 7 - 7:30 pm. Performance 7pm-7:30pm (Door open 6:30pm) Djembe: Umeda Hirotoshi, Singer: Mayu Toyama Admission: Free CRS patrons will recall Ms. Nishimura's 2012 exhibition at CRS of colorful abstract paintings inspired by the sea. Her newest paintings continue her method of finishing her canvases in one session but now she paints with her bare hands, resulting in more dynamically complex and energetic compositions. Ms. Meyer, by […]

CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) presents NEW FLOWERS, an exhibition of recent paintings by Robin Ann Meyer and Rie Nishimura. There will be an Closing Reception on Saturday, June 28, 2014 from 7- 8:30 pm with a short, live painting demonstration of their technqiues from 7 - 7:30 pm. Performance 7pm-7:30pm (Door open 6:30pm) Djembe: Umeda Hirotoshi, Singer: Mayu Toyama Admission: Free CRS patrons will recall Ms. Nishimura's 2012 exhibition at CRS of colorful abstract paintings inspired by the sea. Her newest paintings continue her method of finishing her canvases in one session but now she paints with her bare hands, resulting in more dynamically complex and energetic compositions. Ms. Meyer, by contrast, […]

CRS welcomes Sedona-based Japanese artist HA-RU-KO BlueStarChild for a three-day exhibition August 22 - 24, 2014 (10am - 6 pm Friday and Saturday, 1 - 5 pm Sunday) with daily slide show presentation and talk by the artist from 2 - 3 pm. HA-RU-KO is a multi dimensional artist, designer, performer, and author. In 1999 she started to receive inspirations from the Light Realm. She consciously merges with the Source (Creator) and Mother Earth and co-creates our ultimate dream to bring joy, peace, and harmony on the Earth through her artistic creations. During the daily talks, she will describe how she started to receive inspiration from the Light Realm and show slides of many of her older artworks to show how her process […]

CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) is delighted to announce ATONEMENT – AGANAI, an exhibition of ragu-fired stoneware by artist Miyu Asakawa. The ceramic masks and heads in this exhibition are inspired by actual events in the artist’s life. Each mask represents a feeling Miyu had at a particular moment in time, phases in her life, or in a relationship. All of the masks were cast of her own face or that of friends or family. Asakawa has been studying A Course in Miracles and was also inspired in her recent work by the Course's re-conception of atonement as meaning to be "healed" by re-connecting with one's inner truth (realizing that sin always was and is […]

CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) is thrilled to announce an exhibition of photographs by Brad Oliphant. The exhibition will take place in conjunction with the publication of Lessons in Love from A Course in Miracles: Truths and Meditations on the Legendary Text (photos and text by Brad Oliphant, foreward by Gary R. Renard). An Opening Reception, talk/slide presentation by the artist, and book signing will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 5- 7 pm. Author and A Course in Miracles teacher Jon Mundy, Ph.D. will also be on hand to introduce Brad's work and sign copies of his own books! The exhibition will continue into early January 2015. Please RSVP @  bradgoliphant@gmail.com If you are unable to […]

CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) is pleased to announce an exhibition of paintings by Marianne Gunther, artist & creative art psychotherapist. In addition to Marianne's newest work, the art and testimonies of 3 individuals who experienced the benefits of art therapy with Marianne will be on display. An Opening Reception with the artist will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Immediately following the reception please join us for an intimate concert of Latin jazz and original compostions by world-renowned pianist Chiemi Nakai. About Marianne Gunther Marianne Gunther is a New York State- licensed creative art psychotherapist in private practice here at Center for Remembering and Sharing, New York City. In addition to […]

CRS is honored to present a brief exhibition of works by Yasuka Matsumoto of Japan from April 17 - 20, 2015. The works that Ms. Matsumoto will be sharing all reference the Japanese traditional method of making iron and steel, called Tatara, using charcoal created from the burning of wood. A story of small iron Trees in the forest are transformed into iron and steel by human's hand. That process can be said to concentrate a large forest into small metallic objects. These objects carry the memory of having existed as trees in the forest. When a metal object closes its eyes, it see images and remembers the memory of this past it carries within. The object misses living in the […]

CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) is pleased to announce "Rhythm of Color," an exhibition of paintings by Brian Potter. In this series of paintings, Mr. Potter uses lines and planes of color, usually very chromatic, in rhythmic combinations. Sometimes these planes overlap, creating a sense of implied depth and mystery. Generally, the colors pulsate foward, generating a playful energy. There is a balance struck between the emotional content of color association, and the intellectual qualities of hard edge painting. An Opening Reception with the artist will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 6 - 8 pm. The exhibition will remain on display through the end of May. During the opening reception, from 6:30 […]

CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) is pleased to announce "Voice of Nature," an exhibition of paintings by Keiko Takeko. Through her works, she wants to express the beauty, strength, diversity and modesty of nature, sometimes incorporating words which she "hears" from nature. She feels that living with nature teaches us to accept changes and reminds us that important things will come to us naturally. An Opening Reception with the artist will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 6 - 8 pm.  At 7 pm the artist will perform two pantomime pieces inspired by Ka-Cho-Fu-Getsu. Ka-Cho-Fu-Getsu are the traditional themes of natural beauty in Japanese aesthetics. "Ka" means flower, "Cho" means bird, "Fu" means wind and "Getsu" means […]

CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) is pleased to announce "Whispering Lights," an exhibition of art work by Erika Mizukami. Finding inspiration in light, she began making art on her own and is self-taught. So far, she has made more than 100 works in this way. We selected about 10 works from all, and will show them at CRS. The works represented here are colorful oil pastels in complex patterns, created by scratching, reminiscent of mandalas. Their purpose is to invite unity and harmony into the mind and also a sense of playfulness. An Opening Reception with the artist will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 6 – 8 pm.  Pianist Maurizio Najt will perform The exhibition will remain […]