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Religious American Art

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(above: William Henry von Herwig, Old Mission, 1924, oil on burlap, 34 x 30 inches. Private Collection. Baptismal font is shown temporarily relocated from present location while conservation underway in Serra Chapel.)

"Early American Religious Art" by Tasha Brandstatter, Demand Media, from OpposingViews.com. Accessed 11/29/13.

"Easton Bible Artist" is a May 14, 2011 article by Karen Samuels, accessed on February 9, 2013 from the website of The Express-Times of Easton, PA. The article is devoted to Johannes Ernst Spangenberg (1755-1814), a Fraktur artist known as the "Easton Bible Artist." He is also referenced in Resource Library. See Pennsylvania Fraktur; essay by R. David Brocklebank and Barbara L. Jones (6/28/07)

Ecco Sublimia: The Art of Christianity is a 2022 exhibit at the Castellani Art Museum which says: "Divided into five thematic sections, Ecce Sublima delves into depictions of sainthood: modern icons, the sacred feminine, such as the Madonna and Child, religious vestments, and the immersive art environment of Prophet Isaiah Robertson. From holy apparel to sculptures, stained glass to modern works on paper, this exhibition takes you on a tour of the sacred works of Niagara University and sites of worship around Western New York." Accessed 1/23

Episcopal Church and Visual Arts has as its mission to "...encourage artists and organizations to engage the visual arts in the spiritual life of the church. ECVA values the significance of visual imagery in spiritual formation and the development of faith, and encourages those who are engaged in using the visual arts in spiritual life." ECVA holds curated exhibitions and maintains an online resource center. Accessed 12/9/13.

Expressions of Faith Art Show, featuring 75 pieces from 51 artists, was held March 1, through November 24, 2013 at the Cardinal Keeler Center of the Diocese of Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA. Accessed 4/14.

Faith Artists, in Garland, TX, says that its mission is "To create visual art that glorifies GOD; To share truth in fresh ways; To promote visual arts with the body of Christ; To mainstream biblically inspired art for the ages in the world." Accessed 11/29/13.

Festival of Religious Art: Religious Art by Artists of Chicago and Environs is a 1931 exhibit from the Renaissance Society Accessed 1/19

The Fifteen Stations of the Cross is a mosaic installation by Lance Jost at the Rancho Capistrano Retreat Center Accessed 2/21

Fine Arts Council of the Catholic Diocese of Austin, in Austin, TX, says "The mission of the Religious Fine Arts Council is to act as a catalyst and lead a renaissance in visual religious fine art with a focus on the Judeo-Christian faith." Accessed 11/29/13.

Four Saints in Three Acts is a 2017 exhibit at the DePaul Art Museum which says: "Art and the representation of saints have been intertwined for centuries. An upcoming winter exhibition at the DePaul Art Museum, "Four Saints in Three Acts," will feature works by contemporary artists who use religious imagery to consider their own relationship to religion, belief and faith." Accessed 2/17

Fragments of a Crucifixion is a 2019 exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago which says: "Rather than depict the image of the crucifixion itself, artworks in this exhibition offer only fragments-incomplete images and narratives. These works invoke agony and ecstasy through bodily traces and scenes of absence and loss." Includes website for exhibit. Accessed 12/19

George Segal: Abraham's Farewell to Ishmael is a 2019 exhibit at the Pérez Art Museum Miami which says: "Segal first began making plaster casts from live models in 1961 and was known for his figurative sculptures throughout his career. The hyperrealism of these works renders the figures familiar and emotionally resonant. He did a series of works based on biblical stories, all from the Book of Genesis, including Abraham's Farewell to Ishmael." Accessed 9/22

Gib Singleton: Religious Works, an exhibit held July 10 - Nov. 14, 2010 at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Also see "Cowboy Michelangelo visits the Vatican - Exclusive: Marisa Martin spotlights artistic genius of Gib Singleton" published 12/26/12 in WND. Accessed 8/14.

The Grove Center for the Arts & Media, in San Clemente, CA, "...cultivates the spiritual life and creative work of artists." Accessed 11/29/13.

Go Tell It On The Mountain, an exhibit held October 4, 2012 to June 30, 2013 at the California African American Museum. Accessed May, 2014

Grünewald Guild in Leavenworth, WA, offers art classes and workshops. Accessed 11/29/13.

"The Hand And the Spirit: Religious Art in America," an exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art held February 21-April 15, 1973. "The show includes approximately 100 excellent works, mostly paintings, but some important sculpture as well..." from Indianapolis Museum of Art. Catalogue:: "The Hand and the Spirit: Religious Art in America, 1700-1900," with essay by Joshua Taylor, from UC Regents. Accessed 11/13.

Herminia Albarrán Romero / Matrix 148 is a 1991 exhibit at the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive which says: "For this installation, the artist has adapted elements of a traditional ofrenda to the specific conditions of the MATRIX Gallery. Romero herself has produced much of the material included in this installation, including the large-scale image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the finely cut papel picado, and the varieties of shaped bread." Also see information in mastersoftraditionalarts.org. Accessed 3/17

Holiness and the Feminine Spirit, Paintings by Janet McKenzie an exhibit held Aug. 25, 2010 - Jan. 2, 2011 at the Haggerty Museum of Art. Accessed December, 2014

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