Sanctuary United Church of Christ presents a reception and reflection with photographer Sally Chapman, whose work is displayed at the Sanctuary Gallery throughout December. Chapman earned a BFA in ceramics and photography from Michigan State University. For over 20 years she worked as a ceramic artist in Colorado showing extensively in New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming.  Moving to California and Massachusetts her attention went to spiritual pursuits seeing that the desire to create art is the same as the desire for spirit.

Her photographic subjects are often of the urban landscape and neighborhoods. Among these are statues of the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and various saints that often decorate the yards in the Medford/Somerville area, which make up her Yards of Faith Series.

Hear from Sally about her inspiration and process – and join the conversation about your own experience of her creativity.

BYOB: Bring your own beer, wine or soda.

The Sanctuary Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon.