Liturgical Arts Festival - Springfield, Illinois

The Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield

The Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield offers the Springfield, Illinois community opportunities for education, inspiration and appreciation of the many forms of spiritual expression found in the arts.

The Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield, a non-profit, interfaith organization, was founded in 1995 by clergy, artists and community volunteers interested in expressions of spirituality in the arts. This inter-faith celebration of the arts is presented every two years and has evolved to include a juried liturgical and sacred art exhibit, music celebrations of faith held in local houses of worship, and sharing of religious traditions.

	Saturday May 5 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Textiles and Banners for Sacred Spaces a hands-on workshop led by Scott and Susan Day Westminster Presbyterian Church 533 South Walnut Street


	Saturday 5 May 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Gallery Opening of the Liturgical and Sacred Art Exhibit Reception: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Dinner at Edwards Place: a dinner catered by Maldaner's with desserts from Incredibly Delicious; $25 per person Saturday 5 May 2012 at 6:15 p.m. advanced reservations required Contact: ssnyder699@att.net Springfield Art Association 700 North Fourth Street Exhibit extends through June 2

	Sunday 6 May 2012 12 noon - 3:00 p.m. Exhibit of 18 art works of Jerusalem and Israel from the Sigmund Balka Collection, Hebrew Union College Wine, cheese and crackers will be served Temple B'rith Sholom 1004 South Fourth Street Sunday 6 May 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Glorious A Cappella Concert Capitol Chamber Singers The Church of St. Francis of Assisi The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis 4849 Laverna Road


	Monday 7 May 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Spirituals, Hymns and Gospel Music Paula Irby, Christian vocalist/pianist and Archer Logan, saxophonist joined by Mark McKnight, percussionist St. John’s Lutheran Church Parish Life Center 2477 West Washington Street

	Tuesday 8 May 2012 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. An Exhibit of Objects of Devotion An exhibit of objects of devotion of many faith origins Westminster Presbyterian Church West Narthex 533 South Walnut Street Islamic Poetry Readings and Interpretations Readings on Tuesday 8 May 2012 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Maryam Mostoufi and Friends Westminster Presbyterian Church Library 533 South Walnut Street Universal Quest for the Divine: Common Prayer through the Arts Concert on Tuesday 8 May 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The Drums of Africa Amy Flores, ‘cello Madonna Jones, Psalmist Capitol Chamber Singers The Walnuts vocal ensemble Selvarine Jones and Elmada Meek, liturgical dance Dale Rogers, organ David Tell, Native American Flute Reception after the service in Parish Hall Westminster Presbyterian Church 533 South Walnut Street


		Festival events are free to all

Contributions may be made to:

Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield
P.O. Box 1622
Springfield, IL 62705-1622

Sponsored by individual patrons as well as corporate contributions