“In things of beauty, he contemplated the One who is supremely beautiful, and, led by the footprints he found in creatures, he followed the Beloved everywhere." -St. Bonaventure, on St. Francis of Assisi.



The 2012 Sacred Art Show will be held
Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, 2012

Blessed John XXIII Diocesan Center
3700 Sheridan Boulevard, Lincoln, Nebraska.



Friday, April 20, 5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Wine and hors d'oeuvres
$5.00 donation per person or $15.00 per family
Free admission for priests and religious



Saturday, April 21, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M

11:00 AM - The Most Reverend Fabian W. Bruskewitz, Bishop of Lincoln, will be our first keynote speaker.
Bishop Bruskewitz will speak Saturday, April 21, at 11:00 AM about the importance and need for Catholic and sacred art in Church and in the home, and the relationship of art to the liturgy.


Artist demonstrations throughout the day

Free admission for all

Children welcome both days.

Artists will be present both days.



St. Gianna Home, a home for women escaping domestic violence and abortion, will receive ten percent of all sales. For more information about the St. Gianna Home, please contact Catholic Social Services in Lincoln.


Blessed John XXIII Diocesan Center is located at 3700 Sheridan Boulevard, Lincoln, Nebraska.  The entrance to the art show is located on the north side of the building off of 37th Street.  Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the entrance.  Handicapped parking is located on the east side of the building.

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