Fall Art Salon
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening hosted by the Lux Mea Choir at The Church of the Village. Now in its fourth year, the Art Salon unites diverse voices and visions in a one-of-a-kind celebration of creativity. Experience choral music, visual artists, and pastry chefs in an eclectic blend of artistry and community. Drinks and small bites will be available for purchase.
7:00 Welcome and Wander
7:15 Lux Mea Choir Performance
7:45 Peruse the Art
8:00 Josh Jensen Performance
8:30 Farewell
Lux Mea Choir
Performance Program
Death Came a Knockin'
Ruthie Foster
arr. Paul Rardin
Bedu Pako Baramasa
folksong from the Kumaon region of the Himalayas
arr. Meghan Quinlan
Light of a Clear Blue Morning
Dolly Parton
as performed by The Wailin' Jennys
arr. Julia Napolitano
Big Yellow Taxi
Joni Mitchell
arr. Adam & Matt Podd
Chaquiral Atelier
Jeweler
Chaquiral Atelier is a beadwork and jewelry practice founded by Colombian art historian Lina Mendez, based in New York. Drawing from her background in art, Lina explores the relationship between art, memory, and place through handmade pieces created with mostacilla. Her work often translates artistic and ordinary references into wearable objects, bringing together research, craft, and personal experience.
Avery Cuevas
Artist
Hello, my name is Avery! I am a local artist from Queens, New York, who specializes in illustration & risograph printmaking. My non-art interests include playing Minecraft and being a houseplant mother. I am very excited to be returning to Lux Mea's Art Salon!
Lauren Day
Pastry Chef
Lauren Day is a classically trained pastry chef with a degree from Le Cordon Bleu London. She honed her craft at the three-Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park in New York City before launching her own pastry business. Lauren now creates seasonal pastries using local ingredients, offers private classes, and has worked as a private chef in the South of France.
Kaylie Wong
Creator
I create whimsical handmade beaded accessories for all your fairy needs! From necklaces and bracelets to keychains and hair clips. All of my jewelry is mainly made out of stainless steel metals and glass beads for sustainability and longevity, but I also make it a point to embrace mother nature in all of her glory by using natural trinkets such as shells and sea glass sourced by my hands. I will also use second hand or thrifted materials that are in good condition because old things deserve new life!
James Bryan
Crochet
James Bryan picked up crochet from his mom growing up on the Jersey Shore, and the hook never left his hands. Today he runs Goose Monkey Emporium, making crocheted goods and handmade wearables that carry that same personal touch.
Maria Coyle
Custom Poetry
Metaphysical Maria moved to New York City with no plan, only a book full of poems— and a dream to write them for the stories of other people’s lives as well.
Give her a topic, and she’ll give you a hand-written poem in a few minutes!
Joshua Jensen
Singer Songwriter
Joshua Jensen is a singer-songwriter, producer, and composer from northern Arizona. After earning dozens of international awards as a classical pianist—including two performances at Carnegie Hall—he broadened his artistry to embrace pop, jazz, folk, and beyond. Now based in New York City, Joshua draws from both his classical roots and contemporary influences to create a sound that is cinematic, soulful, and genre-defying. His debut release, Before the Sunrise Can Sing, marks the beginning of a vault of music he has been carefully crafting for years.@jjoshuajensen
