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16
Jul
Chicago, IL 60611 United States
Biblical Paintings: The Art of Carlo Maratta Please join us for a distinctive lecture presented by Pauline A. Viviano, Associate Professor Emerita, Loyola University & Heather Becker, CEO, The Conservation Center 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Lecture in St. James Chapel 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Reception in Quigley Courtyard (In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held inside the Quigley Center.) $125 donation per person (RSVP by June 24, 2019) $150 donation per person (RSVP after June…
04
Nov
Chicago, IL 60611 United States
Join the Illinois Patrons on November 4th at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum for a reception A Celebration of the Light in Art: The Sacred Stain Glass Windows of Louis Comfort Tiffany with reflections by Cardinal Blase Cupich and Mr. Richard Driehaus. $150 donation per person. Additional donations are most appreciated. To RSVP online, click the donation link below. Kindly RSVP by October 15, 2019. Please indicate name(s) of attendees as you would like it to appear on your name…
05
Dec
Chicago, IL 60603 United States
As you know, one of the values of the Patrons is to connect art and faith. With that in mind, we would like to share with you an event that we are hosting for our current members. On Thursday, December 5th, the Patrons are holding a very unique program and reception at the Art Institute of Chicago: Art as a Carrier of Faith: Born Among the People: A Neapolitan Creche Our presenters will be Rebecca Long, the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan…
18
Apr
Due to the novel coronavirus this trip has been cancelled. You are invited to join the Illinois Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums as we continue our journey of “Faith, Art and Architecture” in the Eternal City of Rome in 2020. The dates of the trip are April 18-25, 2020. Reverend Ed Grace and Donna Nelson Stride will lead our group along with board members and fellow travelers. Please click the link below for Tour Highlights of this Trip: Rome…
01
Oct
Opening Program and The Annunciation Restoration The initial program is scheduled for October 1 st at 6:30 pm., at Holy Name Cathedral. Cardinal Blase Cupich will be with us to introduce the Rosa Mystica initiative. This program and, most likely, future programs with be virtual. This is, of course, because of our COVID situation. While we will miss seeing and talking to each other face to face, it does allow “living room” access to this informative and inspiring program. As I mentioned, more information will…
11
Nov
There are many ways that we all view the Blessed Mother and we want to provide you different perspectives. Depictions of Mary extend to every part of the world. Throughout time, generations of people have created sacred spaces to bring themselves closer to the experience of Mary. Such spaces have taken forms in many dimensions from icons to statues to Basilicas. Devotion to these sacred spaces inspired pilgrimages around the world as people explore Mary’s many local images. Jill Alexy…
08
Dec
Mary: Hearer of the Word will be a virtual presentation. As part of the Rosa Mystica series, the Illinois Patrons will be restoring The Annunciation. This painting is believed to be from the 16th century School of Ghirlandaio in Florence, Italy. We will use the painting to highlight the techniques of restoration and its importance for art and the role it can play in faith formation. Click here to learn more about our Rosa Mystica 15-month Initiative.
09
Mar
We invite you to join us for our third virtual lecture, Rosa Mystica: Mary: Sorrowful Mother, on March 9, 2021, featuring Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh’s Pietà. Inspired by Eugène Delacroix’s Pietà which he considered a true work of art, van Gogh created a modern version while also commenting on his own personal suffering from mental illness. For this program, we will be guided in our reflections by Rev. Richard N. Fragomeni, Ph.D., Rector of The Shrine of Our Lady…
11
May
Mary: Mother of All Nations be a virtual presentation. Registration for this event will begin on March 15, 2021. We invite you to join us for our fourth virtual lecture, Rosa Mystica: Mary: Mother of All Nations on May 11, 2021. This program will include interesting perspectives on Madonna images, globally, and how people use these images in their lives. Reflections will be led by Rebecca Long, the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Associate Curator of European Painting and…
08
Oct
Chicago, 60603 United States
Join the Illinois Patrons on October 8th at the University Club to celebrate and reflect on our Rosa Mystica series. As part of the Rosa Mystica series, the Illinois Patrons have restored The Annunciation. This painting is believed to be from the 16th century School of Ghirlandaio in Florence, Italy. We will be displaying the restored painting during our event. $150 donation per person. Additional donations are most appreciated. To RSVP online, click the donation link below. Kindly RSVP by September 16, 2021.…