Sacred Arts Festival

Past Events

Feb 03 2020
Idealized Imperfection

Monday, February 3, 2020, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EXHIBITION CLOSED

Department of Art History Gallery Spring Exhibition Read More

Apr 28 2020

Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:00 PM

Amit Majmudar, a multi-genre author and translator, offers a Sacred Arts Festival reading that explores the concept of "Building Bridges." Read More

Mar 15 2020

Sunday, March 15, 2020, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19

Swedish concert performer, recording artist and composer Hans-Ola Ericsson performs works of J. S. Bach and others. Read More

Feb 21 2020
Idealized Imperfection Artist Talks

Friday, February 21, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

with Natalia Berglund and Kelly Kruse Read More

Apr 11 2019

Thursday, April 11, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Workshop participants creatively reflect on personal and family histories of migration. Includes acting exercises, writing prompts, and gentle movement. No prior experience necessary. Read More

Apr 09 2019

Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Theatrical performance presented by Dylan Fresco: “Welcoming the Stranger” & “Christian Privilege”: A Jewish Transplant’s Take on Making Minnesota Home. Read More

Apr 05 2019

Friday, April 5, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dr. Jo Anne Van Tilburg presents 'Easter Island Statues: High Costs, Deep Meanings and the Human Condition’ Read More

Apr 03 2019

Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Palestinian-American poet Fady Joudah explores the concept of “origins” through the lens of poetry. Read More

Mar 17 2019

Sunday, March 17, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Soloist Aaron Tan, winner of the 2018 American Guild of Organists Young Artist Competition will perform a concert open to the public. Read More

Apr 26 2018

Thursday, April 26, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presentation by Jônatas Chimen Read More

Apr 22 2018

Sunday, April 22, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The chorale and musicians of The Saint Paul Seminary will present a service to pray for strength, resolve, peace and unity. Read More

Apr 19 2018

Thursday, April 19, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Minnesota Book Award winner Sun Yung Shin reads selections from her poetry and discusses what sanctuary means for the Twin Cities. Read More

Apr 15 2018

Sunday, April 15, 2018, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

French concert organist Vincent Warnier presents a recital on the Gabriel Key pipe organ. Read More

Apr 06 2018

Friday, April 6, 2018, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The exhibit "Path to Safan: Power, Place and Sanctuary in Asmat Art" examines the ancestors in Asmat art and art forms that help their spirits find sanctuary in Safan-the land of the ancestors. Read More

Feb 09 2017

Thursday, February 9, 2017, 9:15 AM - 9:15 AM Exhibit runs Spring Semester 2017 through May 19,

Celebration of the architect E.L. Masqueray, designer of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, in the centennial anniversary of his death. Read More

Apr 23 2017

Sunday, April 23, 2017, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Concert organist Vincent Dubois performs on the Gabriel Kney pipe organ. Read More

Mar 30 2017

Thursday, March 30, 2017, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Minnesota writers Bao Phi and Sequoia Nagamatsu read from their work and discuss what "sacred spaces," the 2017 theme of the Sacred Arts Festival, means in terms of the Twin Cities. Read More

Mar 28 2017

Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Four perspectives on creating sacred space through the lenses of architecture, ritual, & social history, featuring Professors Victoria Young, Jeanne Kilde, Marilyn Chiat, & architect John Cuningham. Read More

Mar 28 2017

Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Student Chamber and Vocal Music Performances in Sacred Spaces Read More

Mar 26 2017

Sunday, March 26, 2017, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Rose Ensemble presents contemplative French Baroque choral music in one of Minnesota's architectural gems. Pre-concert lecture at 2 p.m. Read More

Mar 13 2017

Monday, March 13, 2017, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Panel explores the works of Masqueray in the context of the architect's writing, draftsmanship and other commissions, followed by reception. Read More