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Take a journey through our past newsletters and discover the richness of content and stories we’ve shared. Delve into the world of faith-inspired art and find inspiration in the messages of hope that we’ve delivered to our community. Browse through our collection of recent newsletters and immerse yourself in the transformational power of art.
#iam_beloved: Meet April & Cyrus
April and her 11-year-old son, Cyrus, visited Belóved Gallery recently at the urging of a friend. Being an artistic family, they took their time walking through Akiane: The Early Years, pointing out different details in Akiane’s paintings and poems. Cyrus, who has been tap dancing since the age of six, very quietly worked out routines with his feet as he
#iam_beloved: John Burke Video
For thirty-five years, John Burke studied over a thousand near-death experiences, documenting the profound encounters people claimed to have with the divine. As a skeptic, he approached this research methodically, but everything changed when he stood before Akiane’s painting, “Prince of Peace.” It wasn’t just art; it was a revelation of love, compassion, and the reality of human suffering intertwined
#iam_beloved: Meet John Burke
For thirty-five years, John Burke searched for proof of the afterlife through science, studying over a thousand near-death experiences. What he discovered changed everything. At Belóved Gallery, he encountered the “Prince of Peace” painting, created by an eight-year-old girl, which mirrored the divine presence described by countless individuals. This agnostic-turned-scholar found not just art, but a doorway to a profound
One-Year Anniversary
What a year! April 8, 2024, marks one year since Belóved Gallery’s grand opening. Over 20,000 guests from 15 countries have come through our doors, with thousands of you following online who hope to one day visit.
#iam_beloved: Meet The Wraights
On Good Friday last year, Alan Wraight visited Belóved Gallery with his family, sharing a powerful testimony of his near-death experience and his encounter with Jesus. He reflects on the profound impact of the Prince of Peace painting, reminding us of Christ’s suffering and the glorious resurrection that follows. As we commemorate Jesus’s passion this Holy Week, we are invited
#iam_beloved: Meet The Sims
“I have to see this painting!” Corina Sims exclaimed as she discovered the Prince of Peace painting on social media. After a long drive with her family, they arrived at Belóved Gallery, where the beauty of the space and the artwork captivated them. For Corina, the experience was transformative, reminding her of her worth and the eternal nature of the
#iam_beloved: Meet Laura Avella
My name is Laura. My husband and I came to this great nation in search of opportunities for us and our kids. My husband and I decided that I would stay home full-time to invest Christian values and principles in our children and participate in their upbringing.
#iam_beloved: Meet Anne Evans
One year after her son Stewart’s tragic accident, Anne Evans found solace at Belóved Gallery, where she felt an overwhelming presence of God. “I could feel the presence of God right away and instantly started crying,” she shared. In front of Akiane’s Prince of Peace, she experienced a profound connection, hearing the words, “Anne, I believe in you.” This moment
Christmas at Belóved Recap & End of Year
Nearly 400 guests joined us for Christmas at Belóved to add a tour of our premier exhibition, Akiane: The Early Years, to their holiday festivities. In the early evening, the community came together in Belóved Café for cider, sweet treats, and to share laughter and stories of goodwill and the love of Jesus.
Christmas at Belóved Newsletter
Please join us for Christmas at Belóved on December 22nd from 5-7pm for complementary spiced cider and sweet treats in Beloved Café and an evening of tours of our inaugural exhibition, Akiane: The Early Years. Experience the beautiful and sanctuary-like atmosphere in the evening glow of Christmas.
Watch the Best Moments of the 2023 Fall Affair
Two days of events, three new masterpieces added to Akiane: The Early Years, 33 featured artists and speakers, and over 1,000 visitors from around the world took part in our celebration of faith through art! Enjoy this look back at the event, and save the date for next year’s Fall Affair on October 25th through 27th, 2024.
Giving Tuesday: Support Our Mission – From 15,500 to 1 Million
When Lewis and Kirsten Cirne founded Belóved Gallery, they knew the Prince of Peace painting was meant to be shared with the world. Since opening in April of 2023, over 15,500 people have come through our doors to view Akiane: This #GivingTuesday, celebrate generosity by joining us in our goal for one million people to see Prince of Peace face