About the MGA

The Monastery Gallery of Art, at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, unites the arts, creativity and the sacred. We welcome works from artists of all backgrounds drawing on the wisdom of diverse faith traditions. Through exhibitions and educational programs, The Monastery Gallery of Art values and promotes all forms of art that explore themes of compassion, resilience, peacemaking, loving kindness, social justice, and care for others and our planet.

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Current Exhibit - Annual Student Art Exhibition
April 29 - June 2, 2019

Please join us for the second annual Student Exhibition featuring work from four Catholic high schools in the area. The students show a keen understanding for the elements of art and the wonders of different materials.
You will see a variety of subject matter, including three dimensional art work.  The students are from East Catholic High School, Mercy High School, Northwest Catholic High School. and St. Paul High School. Please take time and visit to see what young artists are accomplishing, and the quality of instruction their teachers provide.
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Learn more about this exhibit.

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Malek Czarnecki to Hold Lecture at the MGA

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The Gallery is pleased to welcome the Six Days of Creation retreat and the exhibition of their icons. 

​We invite you to join us for a reception and public lecture on Icons by Marek Czarnecki, teacher and expert on iconography Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gallery.

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Joanne Sharpe Coming to the MGA

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Internationally known artist, author and retreat leader, Joanne Sharpe will be returning to the Monastery Gallery of Art in October 2019 to lead one of her popular Whimsical Women in Art retreats. 

This retreat is limited to only 25 people so be sure to register early to secure your place. 

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Interested in learning more about The Monastery Gallery of Art or submitting a piece for future exhibits, say hello.