Thank you for your kind words!
"Just to say that I love the way you approach & love God. Your love and music for Him rised me up many times after I lost my boyfriend last year... I'm happy for a friend of mine gave me your CDs Nicki. Just wanted to say that I love the way you express yourself, your words. Love and peace from Turkey." ~ Sefika
"Hi Nicki, My name is Chayla. I usually soak on Tuesdays at The Worship Center in Durham. Each time I attend, I am always hugely encouraged by what Holy Spirit inspires you to sing and prophesy! Some words are addressed to me by my own heavenly name and are so specific. It is extraordinarily warming! ... Thank you for being at The Worship Center and sharing your wonderful gifts with The Body! ~ Love, Chayla"
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ONGOING
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What: Studio Tracking for my 2 new albums
Date: Ongoing
Location: South Main Studios
For studio information: https://southmainstudios.com/
What: Painting During Worship
Date: Sunday mornings & conferences
Location: New Day the Church at High Point, Colfax, NC
What: Gallery Display, Long Term
Location: New Day the Church at High Point, Colfax, NC
Numerous pieces of my artwork are on gallery display in the sanctuary, foyer, training rooms, and women's restroom.
What: Sewer Structure Project
Date: Ongoing/Permanent Installation
Location: Wake Forest Greenway System
For more information: https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/parks-recreation-cultural-resources/greenways
I painted a (very large!) concrete sewer structure along the greenway. You can find it near the foot entrance to the greenway on Rogers Road, near the Sheetz gas station.
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NEWS, EXHIBITIONS, INSTALLATIONS
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What: Leading Worship
Where: Annual Writers' Retreat for The Time Is Write, Raleigh, NC
Date: October 27-29, 2023
What: Acrylic Gallery Show
Where: Wake Med (North) Hospital, Raleigh, NC
Date: The month of October, 2023
What: Wake Forest Guild of Artists' Spotlight Artist, Jewelry Exhibition "Nucleus"
Where: Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, Wake Forest, NC
Date: The month of February, 2023
What: State of the Art Exhibition
Where: Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC
Date: Exhibition runs April 9, 2022 - September 18, 2022
UPDATE: Due to popular demand, the exhibition was extended until October 14, 2022
For more information: www.cameronartmuseum.org
My piece, "The Lion of Judah, No. 4" is part of CAM's exhibition.
What: Celebration of the Arts in Education Gallery Juried Exhibition
Where: Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, Wake Forest, NC
Date: Exhibition runs September 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
For more information: https://www.wakeforestrencen.org/
I will have my encaustic artwork in this juried, fine art exhibition.
What: Artists' Reception for the Celebration of the Arts in Education Gallery Juried Exhibition
Where: Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, Wake Forest, NC
Date: Tentatively scheduled for September 15, 2022
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
For more information: https://www.wakeforestrencen.org/
I will be doing an encaustic demonstration during the reception.
What: Wake Forest Guild of Artists' Spotlight Artist Gallery Exhibition
Where: Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, Wake Forest, NC
Date: September 2022
For more information: https://www.wakeforestrencen.org/
A special selection from my jewelry collection will be on gallery display for the month of September.
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PAST EVENTS
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What: Wake Forest Guild of Artists'
Where: Currently meeting monthly at The Forks Cafeteria, Wake Forest, NC
Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM
For more information: https://www.wakeforestguild.org/
I will be talking to the Guild members about my experiences and tips over the last 15 years of plein air painting, and going over the supplies and gear that I use.
What: Spring Into the Arts
Where: 15 E. Fourth Street, Wendell, NC
Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
For more information: https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/spring-into-the-arts-walk-2022/83659/
I will be painting plein air for this event in the Wendell Town Square.
What: Prophetic Arts Acrylic Painting Workshop - Early Summer Session
Where: New Day the Church at High Point, Colfax, NC. Workshops are held in the classroom.
Date: All prophetic art workshops are currently being held on Sunday afternoons, from roughly 3:00-6:00 PM. Exact date TBA.
Cost: $10 each session/per participant
Ages: Ages 13+
Registration: Registration and fees are required at least 1 week prior to each workshop. Registration and fee remittance is done in person at NDHP, unless a participant contacts me in advance and I have confirmed an alternative arrangement in that case.
Each workshop is wholly different and wonderfully woven in His presence! I teach an ongoing blueprint of technical skills, maintaining your artist supplies, and plugging into good artist resources, as well as, mentoring the purposes and applications of the prophetic arts, and why it's foundational to the Five Fold Ministry and setting the captives free. The remainder of the class time is devoted to learning how to press into Holy Spirit to scribe His flow through soaking worship and prayer, applying our prophetic dreams and visions, and stepping outside of the box with creative prophetic activations. All workshops include materials, but participants may bring their own acrylic, pencil, watercolor, or pen/ink supplies. No oils, markers, chalks, or encaustic, please.
What: Worship Burn
Where: In the Bassment at Talia Espresso, North Wilkesboro, NC
Date: Friday, August 12, 2022
Begins: 6:00 PM
For more information: https://www.taliaespresso.com/
I will be leading during the worship burn, and sketching, as well.
What: Wake Forest Guild of Artists' - Encaustic Demo
Where: Currently meeting monthly at The Forks Cafeteria, Wake Forest, NC
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM
For more information: https://www.wakeforestguild.org/
I will be doing an encaustic painting demonstration, teaching about its rich and lengthy history, and answering questions about the medium.
What: Leading Worship
Where: Annual Writers' Retreat for The Time Is Write, Atlantic Beach, NC
Date: November 4-6, 2023
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