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Catholic Art Guild Events & Conference 2017

We are proud to host the leading scholars, philosophers, architects and artists in this series on Beauty and the Restoration of the Sacred. Please be advised that space will be limited for some of these events with priority enrollment given to Catholic Art Guild members. Details and ticket sales for the conference and workshops will be available soon.

Erik Bootsma

March 26, 2017
Speaker Series: Erik Bootsma, Architect

"Turning the Tide of the 20th Century: Restoring Beauty in Sacred Architecture"

3:00 pm, St. John Cantius Auditorium, Details

Video of Erik Bootsma's Talk

Dr. Christopher Morrissey

May 6, 2017
Speaker Series: Dr. Christopher Morrissey
Professor of Ancient Philosophy

“Truth, Goodness, and Beauty: The Three Ideas by Which We Must Judge”

11:00 am St. John Cantius Auditorium Details

Video of Dr. Morrissey's Talk

Jed Gibbons

June 3, 2017
Speaker Series: Jed Gibbons, Artist

"The Hidden Beauty in the Eucharist,

Revealing the Body, Blood, Soul and

Divinity though Sacred Art"

11:00 am St. John Cantius Auditorium Details

Video of Jed Gibbon's Talk

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July 22, 2017
Speaker Series: James Matthew Wilson
Associate Professor of Religion & Literature at Villanova University

"Beauty, the Foundation of the West"

11:00 am St. John Cantius Auditorium  Details

Video of Dr. Wilson's Talk

July 24-29, 2017
Workshop in Illumination

Instructor: Jed Gibbons

St. John Cantius Canonry Building

Enrollment & Details

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Workshop in Stained Glass

Aug 11, 2017
Workshop Lead by Daprato-Rigali Studio Experts

Daprato-Rigali Studios, Chicago, Il

Enrollment & Details

Sold Out

August 12, 2017
Speaker Series: Daniel Mitsui
Catholic Artist

"Heavenly Outlook: The Perspective of Medieval Sacred Art"

11:00 am St. John Cantius Parish Hall  Details

Video of Daniel Mitsui's Talk

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Dr. Denis McNamara

Sept. 2, 2017
Speaker Series: Dr. Denis McNamara, Architectural Historian

"Iconic Images for the Western Church: Balancing Specificity and Universality"

11:00 am St. John Cantius Parish Hall

Video of Dr. McNamara's Talk

Joseph Pearce

October 7, 2017
Speaker: Joseph Pearce, Author

"The Evangelizing Power of Beauty: Converting the Culture"

Video of Joseph Pearce's Talk

October 29, 2017
Beauty and the Restoration of the Sacred Conference & Dinner at the Drake Hotel

Sir Roger Scrution, Duncan Stroik, Dr. Denis McNamara

& Anthony Visco

Video of  Sir Roger's Talk

October 29, 2017
Beauty and the Restoration of the Sacred Conference & Dinner at the Drake Hotel

"The Future of Sacred Art"

Video of  Duncan Stroik's Talk

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October 29, 2017
Beauty and the Restoration of the Sacred Conference & Dinner at the Drake Hotel

“Incarnation and Transfiguration Rediscovering the Iconic Nature of Church Buildings.”

Video of  Dr. McNamara's Talk

October 29, 2017
Beauty and the Restoration of the Sacred Conference & Dinner at the Drake Hotel

Sir Roger Scrution, Duncan Stroik, Dr. Denis McNamara and Anthony Visco

Video of  Anthony Visco's Talk

Fr. C. Frank Phillips

December 2, 2017
Speaker: Fr. C. Frank Phillips

"Vesture and Vestments"

7:00 pm St. John Cantius Parish Hall

Video of  Fr. Philip's Talk

Christmas Party & Fundraiser

December 2, 2017
Fundraising Activities & Party

8:30 pm St. John Cantius Parish Hall

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Catholic Art Guild Calendar of Events 2018

Catholic Art Guild Competition & Exhibition
July 2018
1st Annual Catholic Art Guild Competition & Exhibition
Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show
Chicago, Il

Details

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