Artist of the Month Reception (March)

On Sunday, March 8th, we celebrated Nancy Rice Early, our Artist of the Month, with a special reception where she shared the stories and inspiration behind her diverse body of work. Her exhibit "Joy of Color" is currently on display in Scott Hall throughout the month of March.

*Artist, Nancy Rice Early with CSL member, Bob Baker.

Nancy has filled the space with a rich variety of abstracts and prints. At her reception, Nancy spoke about the evolution of her artistic styles, including a unique form of pointillism she developed while living in California. During long train rides, she chose to sketch rather than spend time on her computer, discovering that the movement of the train made it impossible to draw straight lines—an experience that naturally led her to create intricate works built from dots instead.

Inspired by nature, music, and the complexity of the human spirit, Nancy’s artwork moves fluidly between realism and abstraction. Her pieces invite viewers to slow down, look closely, and experience the layers of energy, movement, and emotion within each composition.

*Photo credit to: Kayla York

Nancy’s exhibit will remain on display throughout the month of March, offering plenty of time to return, look more closely, and discover new details each visit. Her artwork is available for purchase in the Rising Thought Gifts & Bookstore. *A reminder that a percentage of all artwork sales directly supports the Center for Spiritual Living, St. Louis - helping sustain its mission and the vibrant creative community it fosters.

Here are some photos from the Artist's Reception on 3/8/26: