Arts News
QUEBEC CITY -- A self-taught hobby to save and restore religious statues has led Lyn Robichaud to reflect on French Canadians’ relationship with these objects of piety that often end up in the garbage.
New casting of Schmalz immigration artwork unveiled
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News ServiceWASHINGTON -- A new casting of a 3.5-ton bronze sculpture commissioned by the Vatican has made a temporary stop in Washington before it eventually finds a permanent home there.
Murals help artist reconcile a difficult past
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterThrough a commission to paint murals at three Catholic schools, Indigenous artist Ryan Willert has been able to find his own healing and reconciliation with the Catholic community.
Podcast aims at Catholic authenticity
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterSeveral years ago, Lance Rosen was striving to identify a Catholic podcast that would truly speak to him.
Catholic poet, artist put spotlight on COVID
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterPatria and Joe Rivera met the challenge of day-to-day life during a pandemic by pouring their energies into creative pursuits.
Making art fit the universal Church
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterCatholic artist Timothy Schmalz knows his Church is a universal one, welcoming to all. It’s just not something you might easily recognize with the traditional art forms that celebrate the faith.
Timely musical message on mental health
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterMost people have experienced that annoying friend who no matter how you try to shake them, they just won’t go away.
Canadian artist brought Gospel to children
By Philippe Vaillancourt, Catholic News ServiceLONGUEUIL, Que. -- French Canadian artist Claude Lafortune, who hosted children’s programs based on the Gospel on Quebec television, died of COVID-19 April 19. He was 83.
Jesus 2020: A clay model for the times
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterSculptor Timothy Schmalz was staring straight into the face of Lucifer when he decided he must carry on with his annual Easter tradition.
Our Lady of Guadalupe unveiled in new home
By Agnieszka Ruck, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER -- When Vancouver art collector and philanthropist Michael Audain acquired a 300-year-old painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe, he knew the religious artwork needed to be displayed in an appropriate setting.
The Resurrection revisited
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterOpera Atelier does not do anything by half-measures. This Easter, Toronto’s world-renowned company specializing in baroque opera is doing Handel’s The Resurrection full bore.