Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield 
Sacred Rhythm, Sacred Pattern 
May 2 - May 9, 2026

Saturday, May 2nd 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Sacred & Liturgical Art Exhibition and Reception
A Nationwide Juried Art Exhibition

​Springfield Art Association
700 N. Fourth Street
(217) 523-2631
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In cooperation with the Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield (LAFS), the Springfield Art Association (SAA) will host a juried exhibition,
Sacred and Liturgical Art, Sacred Rhythm, Sacred Pattern as part of the biennial, interfaith Festival. Liturgical arts are all the ways people connect with the Divine through creativity and beauty in the visual arts. All spiritual interpretations, approaches and media are welcome. We aim for an exhibition of work that will support diversity, promote understanding, and foster tolerance. LAFS programs are accessible to those of any faith or none. Admission is free.
​Exhibit runs May 2- May 30, 2026.
 Sunday, May 3rd 2:00 - 4:00 pm
  
Tour of Art Collection and Judaica

​ Temple B’rith Sholom
1004 S 4th Street
217-525-1360

An introduction and docent led tours of the Judaica art collection. Jewish ceremonial art forms a large part of Judaica, because enhancing a mitzvah by performing it with an especially beautiful object is considered a hiddur mitzvah – a praiseworthy way of honoring God's commandments. In 1858, approximately 20 early Jewish settlers formed the Springfield Hebrew Congregation. In 1917 the present neo-classical style building, was designed by Robert Bouillard. Rabbi Meyer Abramowitz was chiefly responsible for the Temple’s art and Judaica collection. Other types of Liturgical art in the collection are manuscripts, books, artworks, and clothing. Admission is free.
Sunday, May 3rd 7:00 pm
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Las Posadas; No Room at the Inn
A Latín American Novena Parade
Presented by Monica Zanetti

First Presbyterian Church
321 S Seventh Street, Springfield IL 
(217) 528-4311

Las Posadas is a meaningful Christmas tradition in Spain and many Latin American countries. The term literally translates to "the inns," but it figuratively refers to the shelter that Mary and Joseph sought on their way to Bethlehem. During the nine evenings preceding Christmas Eve, groups of family and friends will gather to reenact Mary and Joseph's journey and each night a house will be designated as the "inn" that will allow them inside. As they walk the streets, the groups sing villancicos. Presented by Monica Zanetti of Wildrose. Admission is free.