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 - Icon Paintings Exhibit
June 6 - July 2, 2019

The Gallery is pleased to welcome the Six Days of Creation retreat and the exhibition of their icons. The Six Days of Creation course in icon painting providing instruction in the art and language of the icon, from the perspective of Orthodox Church tradition. Students use the ancient technique of egg-tempera and palette of gold, semi-precious stones and refined clays. There is a wood carving course as well. The painters and carvers will be in residence from Sunday, June 9- Saturday, June 15, while their icons will remain on exhibit through July 2.
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Learn more about this exhibit.

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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. 

​Learn more

 

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