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Free Music Downloads
Music from former RoG exhibits are available for free download. Click here to view the complete list of musicians. Special thanks to everyone that has contributed to this ongoing project! If you would like an opportunity to share your music with the military, please click here.
Reflections of Generosity 2011
On 15 January 2011, the Reflections of Generosity exhibit was filmed by AFN. Click here to view the video.
Tragedy and trauma inspire soldier's art
Click here to view the article "Tragedy and trauma inspire soldier's art", which will be printed in Stars and Stripes sometime in the next week.
Herald Post
Call for Participation: USAG Baden-Wuerttemberg Family and MWR's Arts & Cultural Center Art Exhibit 2011
International Arts Movement recently posted Ron Kelsey's thoughts about generosity.
"Through times of war and peace I've often been encouraged through the generosity of others. For instance, during my deployment to Iraq in 2006, I received a copy of Makoto Fujimura's book Refractions. The original letter I wrote IAM from Iraq described how this experience changed my perspective on generosity. After this experience, I was inspired to start a movement affiliated with IAM that would encourage artists and musicians to share the generosity of their gifts with the military.
Toward the end of my deployment to Iraq, IAM generously took the time to mentor and assist me in developing Reflections of Generosity; which was accompanied with this publication shortly thereafter. After two years of organizing nonprofit art exhibits for the military, we now have over fifty artists and musicians from around the world generously sharing their talents. Many IAM artists have also shown their generosity through giving away artwork, music, and books.
Generosity often returns full circle to the giver. After the last RoG exhibit an IAM artist received the following letter:
"Dear Artist,
This evening I had the honor to attend the Reflections of Generosity Art
Exhibit in Ansbach, Germany. It was a very awe inspiring evening, one that I will not forget. During the course of the evening I always seemed to be drawn to your paintings, they are beautiful. Thank you for your work anddedication, it is very much appreciated.
When I got home I was so happy and surprised to find that the little vibrant watercolor painting in the cd case, that I was also drawn to, is one of yourpieces, "Loving Joy". After this experience I know there is good in this world, more than there is evil and I am very hopeful for the future."
In times of war, as in times of peace, art can facilitate healing and restoration. Such generosity insulates people from the tragedies that seek to overwhelm their daily lives. In times of grief, it is never too late to experience hope, which can be generously shared and passed on to those who need it the most."
Click here for the complete listing.
The Flow Project: 11 Aug - 11 Sept 2011
The Flow Project is now available through the RoG website. Click here to partner in an inquiry designed to give artists a voice and bring the wisdom and experience of art to leaders . . . Join artists around the world who are working on the project.
This initial inquiry will end on 11 Sept 2011.
Letter from RoG's Creative Director
On 11 Sept 2010, Reflections of Generosity will host its second 9/11 exhibit / remembrance ceremony in Katterbach, Germany. After advertising this year's event, we have experienced over twice the amount of growth compared to last year. The majority of this can be attributed to members sharing the vision of RoG with fellow artists, musicians, and other creative catalysts. At the same time, exhibit opportunities continue to develop within the military.
Today I posted my thoughts on why I think RoG and art are important for humanity.
If you are interested in sharing your thoughts about RoG and having them published on the blog, click here.
Thank you for your time and ongoing participation. It has brought encouragement to the lives of many Soldiers and their families.
Yours, Towards Restoration and Peace,
Ron
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Ron V Kelsey
Creative Director and Founder
Reflections of Generosity
Military Liaison for the Arts
Nonprofit Artist
www.reflectionsofgenerosity.com
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