September 7, 2011 Poetry for the Spirit
Submission Deadline
5:00 p.m.
September 7, 2011 Music for Sacred Spaces
Submission Deadline
5:00 p.m.
September 19, 2011 ICON Atwork dropoff
12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Friday, September 30, 2011 ICON Artists' Opening Reception
Labyrinth and meditation garden open
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 1, 2011 Poetry for the Spirit
Poetry Reading and Reception
7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 2, 2011 Music for Sacred Spaces
Concert and Reception
2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 6, 2011 Potluck and Roundtable Discussion
CANCELED
Sunday, October 16, 2011 Meditation in the Labyrinth: Renew, Refresh, Rejoice
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Presented by Luri Owen. $5 requested donation [Read more...]
Thursday, October 20 Spiraling into the Heart of the Divine Feminine
presentation by artist Jenny Treanor.
7:00 p.m. Free. [Read more...]
Friday, October 21 Reception and Trunk Showing for santero Charles Carrillo
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
[Read more, right]
Saturday, October 22 Introduction to Retablo Painting with Charles Carrillo
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$50 + $20 materials
preregistration required
[Read more, right]
Sunday, October 23 Writing Poetry: The Practice of Sacred Language
with poet Renee Podunovich
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. $20; preregistration appreciated [Read more...]
Saturday, October 29 Accessing Beginner's Mind: Perception and the Sacred Arts
with Robert Bridges and Katherine Barr
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Donation requested [Read more...]
Now in its sixth year, the Sacred Arts Festival celebrates artistic expressions of the sacred, and includes art, music and poetry, as well as a labyrinth and meditation garden, lectures, demonstrations, classes and a roundtable discussion. The festival is open to all faith traditions and interpretations of the sacred. With the exception of occasional classes, events are free and open to everyone.
The 3rd Ave. Corner Shop, located in the Parish Hall at St. Mark's Church, will serve as the sales boutique for the Sacred Arts Festival. Come in and shop for original art, books, cards and gifts.
The festival is hosted by 3rd Ave. Arts. All festival events are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. in Durango, Colorado. The Sacred Arts Festival is entirely self-supporting; click here if you'd care to make a donation.
We are accepting proposals for talks, classes and workshops for the 2012 festival. Please e-mail Festival Director C. Scott Hagler or call (970) 247-1129, ext. 14 with your ideas.
Shown above, left to right: Details of a watercolor by Ann Smith, quilt by Alison Goss, pen and ink by Judith Reynolds and copper work by Shahna Lax.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The 2011 Festival has many special offerings; see the listings by date in the left column. Read more information at the links provided.
We're very pleased to host Master Santero Charles M. Carrillo in Durango with two very special events:
Reception and Trunk Showing
Friday, October 21 • 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church • 910 E. 3rd Ave. in Durango
New Mexico artist Charles Carrillo is recognized not only as the primary authority on this Hispanic folk tradition, but also as the most accomplished artist practicing the art. Come meet Charlie, who will be displaying a variety of retablos (available for sale). He is also happy to autograph his book, available at the reception.
Introduction to Retablo Painting Workshop
Saturday, October 22 • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church • 910 E. 3rd Ave. in Durango
$50 + $20 materials fee. Class size is very limited; preregistration required
This is a rare opportunity to learn the basics of the art of retablo painting from the preeminent expert. No prior experience necessary. Students should bring pencils, drawing paper and good-quality watercolor brushes. Materials fee covers paints and pre-gessoed board. Students may have a finished retablo at the end of the day, or the ability to complete it on her or his own. Class is limited to 20 students to maximize one-on-one interaction with Charlie. To pay by check, download the form here. To register online, click here. Please note: credit card charges incur an additional $3.44 fee.
The tradition of the santero, a carver and painter of images of saints, is an old one. The depiction of saints for religious purposes dates to the 18th century in Hispanic New Mexican communities. Charles Carrillo started his creative journey in 1978 [Read more...]
Show Opens
Friday, September 30, 2011
Opening Artist's Reception
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Show continues through October 30. Submission drop-off: Monday, September 19 from noon to 3:00 p.m. Download the Call for Entries brochure here(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Poetry Reading and Reception
Saturday, October 1, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Poetry expressing the sacred from all faith traditions. Submission deadline: Wednesday, September 7 by 5:00 p.m. Download the Call for Entries brochure here(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Concert and Reception
Sunday, October 2, 2011
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. Submission deadline: Wednesday, September 7 by 5:00 p.m. 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.
You Are Cordially Invited to a Potluck and Roundtable Discussion
Thursday, October 6, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Artists, poets, musicians and appreciators are all invited! Please bring a dish to share. RSVP to Cheryl or Scott, or call (970) 247-1129.
