For those who live in the DC or Chicago areas….

The Foundation for Sacred Arts is pleased to announce two upcoming events:

“The Beauty that Saves: Art in the Life of the Church” is our newest 5-part speaker series. With enlightening talks given by prominent Catholic artists and art historians, this series will demonstrate the manner in which beautiful Christian art is indispensable for catechizing the faithful, facilitating prayer, and inspiring conversion. Talks will be held at 7pm every other Wednesday from April through May at the Catholic Information Center, 1501 K Street NW, Washington, DC 2005. $10 suggested donation at the door.

Lecture schedule:
4/1 — Father Giles Dimock, OP: “Art and the Liturgy”
4/15 — H. Reed Armstrong: “Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder?”
4/29 — Dr. Jem Sullivan: “St. Paul in Art: The Beauty of Holiness”
5/13 — Art Lohsen, AIA RIBA: “Transcendent Beauty: The Importance of Catholic Architecture”
5/27 — David Clayton: “Hope in Suffering: How Baroque Art made God Present on Earth”

“A New Way of Seeing: Understanding Christian Art”, offers a day of exploring art and the Christian faith. Learn about meaning and content in Christian art through lectures by David Clayton and Reed Armstrong, two recognized Catholic artists/art theorists. See the beauty and permanence of the Christian faith in works of art with a guided tour of the Art Institute of Chicago. April 25th, 2009 from 9:30am- 3:30pm. Program begins with a Mass and two lectures held at St. John Cantius Catholic Church, 825 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Transportation to and from the Art Institute will be provided. $35 registration includes museum admission, and transportation to and from the museum.