The Illinois Patrons have joined together with the Archdiocese of Chicago Young Adult Engagement Team to present a very unique program and reception at the Art Institute of Chicago: Art as a Carrier of Faith: Encountering the Divine in Art Our presenters will be Rebecca Long, the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Associate Curator of European Painting […]
Join the Illinois Patrons on November 26th at the University Club for a cocktail reception and an evening of holiday fellowship with Cardinal Cupich, who will share his thoughts on a rendering after an original painting by Frederico Barocci, Rest on the Flight into Egypt. $150 donation per person. Additional donations are most appreciated. To RSVP […]
Join the Associates Committee of the Illinois Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music benefiting the Associates’ current restoration project. Tickets are $100 per person. Additional donations are most appreciated. Please click the donate link below to RSVP. Please indicate March 20th when making your donation. After your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]