Episode 79: Chiaroscuro at Champlain College

Dear Friends,Topic: Artist Interview of Alex ComaTime: October 5th 2026, 6-8 pm EasternFor October, I've invited artist Alex Coma to join us. I have asked Alex to present his art which you can see here . And also to discuss his community project Rozeumbra. What I find exciting about Alex is he is focused on building community https://www.rozeumbra.com/ and engaging the art world in innovative ways. Check out his podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e3HL6qCdzWwFIOYda2AD5?si=99578ebb419f4b8b&nd=1&dlsi=e15faf0d7d8c42ebAll donations for this month's group event will go toward establishing the IHS Collection at the Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton. This collection is an effort to preserve esoteric wisdom for future generations. You can read more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-stavish-preserve-esoteric-wisdomSincerely,Josh GreenSpiritual Friends Meditative Art Groupartisterrant.com

In this episode, I was invited to speak about chiaroscuro and classical painting at Champlain College in Montreal.

Dear Friends,Topic: AgnosticismTime: September 19th 2026, 2-4 pm EasternFor September, we will be between discussing agnosticim as a means of peace with Clinical Counselor Rheam El Roby and the Chaplain. We are looking forward to seeing you all!All donations for this month's group event will go toward establishing the IHS Collection at the Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton. This collection is an effort to preserve esoteric wisdom for future generations. You can read more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-stavish-preserve-esoteric-wisdomSincerely,Josh Greenartisterrant.com

In this episode I will discussing my paintings and my vision with Kenny Jordan. This will be an open discussion so everyone can join in. All donations for this month's group event will go toward establishing the IHS Collection at the Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton. This collection is an effort to preserve esoteric wisdom for future generations. You can read more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-stavish-preserve-esoteric-wisdomSincerely,Josh GreenSpiritual Friends Meditative Art Group

Dear Friends,Topic: Artist Interview Saloni ParekhTime: July 11th 2026, 2-3 pm EasternThis Saturday, I will be interviewing Indian-American artist Saloni Parekh from her artist residency at Alterworks StudiosWar. Her exhibition Orange Crescent will be on display this weekend. This exhibition is on view everyday from 12PM-9PM from 6/27/26 until 7/14/26.Please note that the gallery will be closed 7/4 and 7/5.The Orange Crescent imagines a landscape where symbols from South Asian Hinduism and Islam coexist within a shared visual field. Orange and green, markers of religious and political identity, intertwine in harmony while carrying underlying tensions shaped by ideology, history, and belief.A third presence, black, emerges as a force beyond religion. It is a void, a god, or an absence that precedes creation itself. Drawing on game theory, the work views religion as a system of interaction where cooperation, conflict, and power continually reshape collective life.Rather than advocating reconciliation or division, “The Orange Crescent” inhabits the unstable space between them, exploring how faith and politics are negotiated.This body of work and residency was made possible through funding from Oberlin College and the Conservatory of Music.AlterWork Studios is located on the Ground Floor of 40-20 22nd Street, Long Island City, NY 11101. We are located on the west side of 22nd street between 40th and 41st avenues. When arriving, use the black touch screen to the left of the door to ring for AlterWork Studios in the Directory. Once inside, the studio is located down the stairs on the left.As always, our space is open to all sincere seekers and no artistic skill is needed. Also feel free to invite friends.All donations for this month's group event will go toward establishing the IHS Collection at the Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton. This collection is an effort to preserve esoteric wisdom for future generations. You can read more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-stavish-preserve-esoteric-wisdomSincerely,Josh GreenSpiritual Friends Meditative Art Group

Dear Friends,Topic: Artist Talk with RennardTime: April 14th 2026, 6-8 pm EasternTuesday April 14th, I am pleased to have Trinidadian-American artist Rennard Lake to discuss his paintings and his artistic journey.All donations for this month's group event will go toward supporting the Sudan Solidarity Collective. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=C9GCHUJN37MCGartisterrant.comSincerely,Josh Green

Dear Spiritual Friends,Topic: Exploring War EthicsTime: March 8th 2026, 12-2 pm EasternThis Sunday, I will be exploring the ethics of war with philosopher Dylan Ngan. War is one of the most challenging subjects in ethics and spirituality. How do we preserve human dignity in the most inhumane of human activities? Can a war ever be just? Is there a context or vocabulary to critique what is happening in the world? We will look at the extremes of Political Realism and Pacifism, and the possible middle path of Just War Theory and its counter arguments.As always, our space is open to all sincere seekers and no artistic skill is needed. Also feel free to invite friends.All donations for this month's group event will go toward establishing the IHS Collection at the Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton. This collection is an effort to preserve esoteric wisdom for future generations. You can read more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-stavish-preserve-esoteric-wisdomSincerely,Josh GreenSpiritual Friends Meditative Art Group

Dear Spiritual Friends,Topic: Interview of a Hospital ChaplainTime: January 28th 2026, 4-6 pm EasternThis month, I am interviewing a hospital Chaplain on providing care in critical moments. We will discuss his background and how he came to become an Anglican Friar. We will discuss service, embracing uncertainty, and American Christianity. As always, our space is open to all sincere seekers and no artistic skill is needed. Also feel free to invite friends.All donations for this month's group event will go toward establishing the IHS Collection at the Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton. This collection is an effort to preserve esoteric wisdom for future generations. You can read more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-stavish-preserve-esoteric-wisdomSincerely,Josh GreenSpiritual Friends Meditative Art Group

Dear Spiritual Friends,Topic: House Holder ArtistTime: November 30th 2025, 12-2 pm EasternThis month, we will explore the artistic path of a House Holder Artist. This is someone who is not engaged in the art market. What value is there for having a home art practice? How can it affect our life? I will give a presentation on this topic, do a guided meditation, and guided art practice time.As always, our space is open to all sincere seekers and no artistic skill is needed. Also feel free to invite friends.All donations for this month's group event will go toward establishing the IHS Collection at the Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton. This collection is an effort to preserve esoteric wisdom for future generations. You can read more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-stavish-preserve-esoteric-wisdomSincerely,Josh GreenSpiritual Friends Meditative Art Group

Dear Spiritual Friends,Topic: Artist Talk with Kenny JordanTime: November 10th 2025, 6-8 pm EasternThis month, I have invited artist Kenny Jordan to speak about his new work for his upcoming exhibition. I will show images of his new works and we will have an open group discussion.As always, our space is open to all sincere seekers and no artistic skill is needed. Also feel free to invite friends.All donations for this month's group event will go toward establishing the IHS Collection at the Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton. This collection is an effort to preserve esoteric wisdom for future generations. You can read more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-stavish-preserve-esoteric-wisdomSincerely,Josh GreenSpiritual Friends Meditative Art Group