Messiah Painted, Cast Aluminum Processional Cross

MT. IRON - Messiah Lutheran Church is holding the dedication of a new processional cross on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. The public is invited.

The processional cross is an original wood carving by local artist Gareth Andrews of Zim, MN. Messiah commissioned Andrews to carve a cross that would display the eight core stories of the Bible on the arms of the cross. The cross is being given by Messiah member Jack Mattila, in memory of his wife, Peggy Mattila.

Gareth Andrews will be the guest speaker during morning worship  to explain the connection between the carvings on the cross and the stories they represent. A reception will follow the service. Messiah Lutheran Church is located at 8590 Enterprise Drive South off of Highway 53 in Mountain Iron. 

Click here to view Shoulder to Shoulder at the capitol.

Gareth Andrews' sculpture will be featured at the Cornerstone Gallery of Fine Art Grand Opening Gala, March 22-31, 2013, Reception Friday, March 22, 6:00-9:00 p.m., at 175 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, Utah  84111. Parking is available. Call the Cornerstone Gallery of Fine Art at 801-441-1900 for more information

Gareth Andrews has been selected to receive the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council's 15th Annual George Morrison Artist Award. This award recognizes an individual artist whose body of work has made a significant contribution to the arts over an extended period of time. This award is named for the internationally acclaimed visual artist George Morrison who was an important member of the second generation of American abstract expressionist artists and was heralded for successfully synthesizing American Indian themes with abstraction and surrealism. Morrison was a long time resident of the Arrowhead Region.

"Shoulder to Shoulder" will be dedicated on August 25, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Bring a lawn chair.