Mission Statement
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 offers the Springfield, Illinois community opportunities for education, inspiration and appreciation of the many forms of spiritual expression found in the arts.
About the Liturgical Arts Festival
The Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield, a non-profit, inter-faith 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.
The Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield, a non-profit, inter-faith 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.
The Festival showcases excellence in the fields of music, dance, visual arts, drama, lecture, and architecture. It is a festival for all ages, all faiths, and all traditions.
An integral part of the festival every two years is the Sacred and Liturgical Art Exhibit held in conjunction with the Springfield Art Association. The juried exhibit includes ceramic, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, and sculpture. It offers a unique opportunity to purchase original liturgical art. The 2016 Exhibit may be viewed starting on April 30, 2016, with the opening reception at the Springfield Art Association located at 700 North Fourth Street. Hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday hours are 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For community groups interested in a presentation about past and future Liturgical Arts Festivals, a Power Point show has been created. Email lafspringfield@gmail.com for more information.
An integral part of the festival every two years is the Sacred and Liturgical Art Exhibit held in conjunction with the Springfield Art Association. The juried exhibit includes ceramic, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, and sculpture. It offers a unique opportunity to purchase original liturgical art. The 2016 Exhibit may be viewed starting on April 30, 2016, with the opening reception at the Springfield Art Association located at 700 North Fourth Street. Hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday hours are 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For community groups interested in a presentation about past and future Liturgical Arts Festivals, a Power Point show has been created. Email lafspringfield@gmail.com for more information.
