Now in its third year, the Sacred Arts Festival celebrates artistic expressions of the sacred and includes art, music and poetry components.

The festival is hosted by St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. in Durango, Colorado. All festival events will be held at the church. Festival director is C. Scott Hagler, the church's minister of music and arts.



You Are Cordially Invited to a Benefit Sneak-a-Peek Luncheon

Thursday, September 25, 2008, 11:30 a.m.
The doors open at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2008
at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Avenue, for a
Gourmet Luncheon and a Preview of the ICON Exhibit

Guest Speaker Judith Reynolds: "Art and the Sacred Journey"
Host: Caroline Corey

Please join us! Tickets are $25 and benefit the Sacred Arts Festival
Seating is limited; please make your reservation today by calling Cheryl at (970) 247-1129, extension 10


Roundtable/Panel Discussion

Thursday, September 25, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Jules Masterjohn, moderator. Everyone is invited.




Show Opens
Friday, September 26, 2008
Opening Artist's Reception
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Show continues through October 19. Submission drop-off Monday, September 22. Download the Call for Entries brochure here (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).



Poetry Reading and
Poets' Reception
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

Poetry expressing the sacred from all faith traditions. Submission deadline September 2. Download the Call for Entries brochure here (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).



Concert and Reception
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 2:00 p.m.

Music for Sacred Spaces showcases the work of songwriters, composers and arrangers who write sacred music. All faith traditions are invited. Auditions will be by CD, cassette or mp3, and the deadline is September 2. Download the Call for Entries brochure here (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Please e-mail Cheryl or Scott or call (970) 247-1129 with questions or comments
or to receive an entry form by mail.

Hosted by St. Mark's Episcopal Church • 910 E. Third Ave. • Durango, CO 81301 • (970) 247-1129