Hi Friend, As part of the celebration of our 10th Anniversary, the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) was inspired to host an art  contest last month. We reached out to Franciscan High Schools and Universities to offer an opportunity for the students to learn more about Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi, to showcase their artwork, and perhaps to win a prize. We received 56 beautiful pieces in a range of medium, including photography, stained glass, sculpture, and mixed media. We are so impressed with all the pieces! The pieces were judged anonymously by FAN staff and board with assistance from Christopher Dwyer, Custody Representative from the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, whose background as a gallery curator was valuable. We want to showcase these talented artists and so, in a spirit of Franciscan cooperation, the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land heartily agreed to co-host all the entries in a gallery-style art show to help us share this engaging work. If you are in the DC Metro area, we invite you to join us this Friday, January 11th, 2019 at 6:30pm ET at the visitors' entrance to the Monastery. Email us to let us know if you will be able to attend. Admission is free. Wine and cheese will be available and we'll be auctioning off the art pieces. We hope you can join us as we celebrate the Franciscan spirit through art. Don't forget to email us to RSVP. Peace and All Good,
Patrick Carolan
FAN Executive Director | |
