Daughters of a Dream (c) Angela L. Chostner
Thursday, September 10, 2026
7:30 – 9 PM CT
Suggested donation: $10-$20 In person only
Find inspiration in the extraordinary artwork of Songs of the 4 Communities, the current exhibit at Life Force Shamanic Arts & Healing. This event is held on the second Thursday of each month. Each month we feature the artwork of one or more artists in the show.
Expect serene music, soft lighting, and other sensory soothing stimuli aiding your shift into the deep contemplation where healing happens. Chairs and pillows are provided for meditation, and paper, pens, crayons, markers and other drawing implements are available if you wish to write or draw your reflections.
The featured artwork for tonight is Daughters of a Dream by Angela L. Chostner (see above).
The centerpiece of our meditation is a magical art installation created especially for this evening by Life Force Associate Artistic Director Steven Blaine Adams.This imaginative display enhances the meaning and symbolism of the featured artwork, inviting you to go deeper into the visionary world. Click here for photos of previous Art Meditation Night installations.
The schedule for the evening:
7:30 – 7:45 Welcome: Life Force Founder & Director Joan Forest Mage explains the process for this evening; tonight’s Featured Artist talks about their artwork; Life Force Associate Artistic Director Steven Blaine Adams remarks on his installation
7:45 – 8:30 Attendees quietly meditate on any of the artwork in the show. Joan plays soft meditative music. Attendees are invited to write or draw their impressions, or simply meditate quietly
8:30 – 9 pm Discussion and sharing of experiences, writing and/or artwork attendees created during the meditation
At the end of our time together, we have the opportunity to share our insights about art and life with this community of like-minded souls. Hosted by Life Force Founder and Director Joan Forest Mage and Associate Artistic Director Steven Blaine Adams.
Angela L. Chostner, Featured Artist
Angela L. Chostner is a meditative painter and poet from St. Louis. She infuses her work with the energy of Reiki, and delights in creating paintings that illuminate the inner world, elevating our sense of what humanity can be.
A graduate of the Art Academy of Cincinnati, she worked many years as a professional graphic designer and illustrator. In the midst of the challenges of motherhood, her current paintings emerged as expressions of her heart and the energy of virtues such as trust, gratitude and forgiveness. Her work is collected throughout North America, including retreat centers and wellness facilities.
Her mission is to create art that speaks to the sacred essence in us all. Her paintings are collected throughout the United States. Those who resonate with her work have described the powerful sense of peace her work brings to them.
Register for event
Art Meditation Night. Suggested Donation $10-$20.
Donate by credit card:
To donate by Zelle – our Zelle address is joan@lifeforcearts.org
Questions and RSVP: contact Joan at joan@lifeforcearts.org or 773-327-7224
This event repeats on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:30 – 9 PM Central time
Oct 8 Nov 12 Dec 10 Jan 14, 2027 Feb 11 Mar 11 Apr 8 May 13