Collectors’ Salons —
Educational seminars designed to promote the vocation of the artist by encouraging supporters to become collectors.
Mike Malm
Quang and Kevin
Pink Peonies
by Ron Hicks
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FRA ANGELICO CELEBRATION OF ART & SPIRITUALITY
The CDVF celebrates the legacy of Fra Angelico, the patron of artists and a member of the Order of Preachers, the Dominicans, in the early fifteenth century, by hosting the Fra Angelico Celebration of Art & Spirituality. The focus of this unique Celebration is the "Windows to the Divine" Art Exhibition and Sale which is held every other year in Denver. Over 120 works of original art by local, regional, and national artists are displayed along with a personal statement from the artist about the connection for him/her between art and spirituality. The mission of the exhibition is to honor the special calling of artists and to create opportunities for people of diverse traditions to understand better the sacred nature of all creation.
Windows to the Divine® is one-of-a-kind in the breadth and spectrum of work exhibited as spiritual art. The
content of the juried show is not confined to explicitly religious or sacred subjects, but also includes diverse styles
ranging from representational to realistic to contemporary and traditional ethnographic. Many spiritual paths are
represented, including artists and subject matter from the Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Native-American
traditions. In addition to raising funds through art for the Novitiate, the Fra Angelico Celebration promotes the
vocation of the friar and the artist and invites people of different faiths to acknowledge and articulate the close unity
between art and spirituality. By sponsoring "Windows to the Divine,"® the CDVF hopes to inspire all people to reflect
upon the connections between art, especially the visual arts, and the broader spiritual journey of individuals, communities
and cultures.
2012 Colorado Dominican Vocation Foundation Activities
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ALTITUDE AND ATTITUDE PAINT OUT 2012
More than 50 artists from Colorado and around the country participated in the 2012 "Altitude & Attitude Paint Out" from September 4th to September 8th of 2012.
Participating Artists Included:
Kathy Anderson, Mitch Baird, Nikolo Balkanski, Dan Beck, Jim Beckner, Joshua Been, Stephanie Birdsall, Lorenzo Chavez, Sean Conrad, Tim Deibler, Marin Dobson, Dianne Massey Dunbar, Pem Dunn, Kim English, Jane Ford, Jake Gaedtke, Bruce Gomez, Lindsey Bittner Graham, Trent Gudmundsen, Albert Handell, David Harms, Ron Hicks, Susie Hyer, Carol Jenkins, Andrea Kemp, Ray Knaub, Terrie Lombardi, Michael J. Lynch, Karol Mack, Kim Mackey, David W. Mayer, Peggy McGivern, Carolyn Miller, C.W. Mundy, Desmond O'Hagan, John Poon, Nick Reti, Don Sahli, Dave Santillanes, Jean Shom, Andrezej Skorut, Jill Soukup, Robert Spooner, Cydney Springer, Cheryl St. John, Carol Swinney, John Taft, Karen Vance, Teresa Vito, Lani Vlaanderen and Kevin Weckbach.
In 2014, Windows to the Divine will be exhibited at a new venue "ARTHAUS" IN DENVER from MAY 17TH TO JUNE 6TH OF 2014 - OPENING GALA MAY 17TH. To learn more about this event and make reservations, visit the Fra Angelico Celebration under our Upcoming Events.
Participating Sponsors & Partners Included:
Abend Gallery, Adobe Creek Framing & Photography, 1261 Gallery, Mizel Museum & Southwest Art Magazine, Three Lions Pub & Racine's Restaurant.
Additional 2012 Paint Out Happenings:
• Thursday, September 6th: The public was invited to watch our artists paint works en plein air from start to finish throughout the Denver Botanic Gardens.
• Saturday, September 8th: An exciting 2-hour Quick Draw was held at Denver's Washington Park followed by lunch and viewing of the Quick Draw works and the Exhibition at Abend Gallery. The Opening Reception was held that evening.
• Saturday, September 15th: Artists' Demonstrations at Abend Gallery: Lindsey Bittner Graham, Andrea Kemp, Don Sahli.
• Sunday, September 16th: Kim English Studio Tour: (11 AM to 3 PM).
• Saturday, September 22nd: A special lecture entitled "The Life and Works of Edgar Degas: More than Impressionism" was given by Shannon Robinson followed by artists' demonstrations by Ron Hicks, Quang Ho and Daniel Sprick.
• Saturday, September 29th: Closing Reception & 4-in-1 Altitude & Attitude Paint-About: Joshua Been, Don Sahli, Robert Spooner, and Kevin Weckbach painted jointly on 4 different canvases and the works were auctioned for the benefit of the Foundation.
2010 & 2011 Colorado Dominican Vocation Foundation Activities
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ART SHOW 2011 at The MADDEN MUSEUM
In 2011, Windows to the Divine® was exhibited at The MADDEN Museum of Art (The MADDEN) in the Palazzo Verdi Building (next to Fiddler's Green Amphitheater) at 6363 S. Fiddler's Green Circle in Greenwood Village from November 5th to December 3rd, 2011.
Participating Artists in 2011 Were:
Kathy Anderson (CT), Mitch Baird (AZ), Nikolo Balkanski (CO), Jim Beckner (CO), Joshua Been (CO), Stephanie Birdsall (AZ), Sandra Burshell (LA), Lu Cong (CO), Sean Conrad (IA), Madeleine Dodge (CO), Pem Dunn (CO), Kim English (CO), Jane Ford (CO), Howard Friedland (MT), Jake Gaedtke (CO), Tatiana Grant (CA), David Gray (WA), Trent Gudmundsen (UT), Albert Handell (NM), Christine Hauber (CO), Ron Hicks (CO), Quang Ho (CO), William Hook (CA), Susie Hyer (CO), Carol Jenkins (CO), Kit Karbler (CO), Ramon Kelley (CO), Andrea Kemp (CO), Daniel Keys (CA), Lynn Kircher (CO), Michael Klein (NYC), Raymond Knaub (CO), Emilio Lobato (CO), Tom Lockhart (CO), Terrie Lombardi (CO), Karol Mack (NM), Bianca Maestas (CO), Huberto Maestas (CO), Andi Mascarenas (CO), Dan McCaw (CA), Danny McCaw (CA), John McCaw (CA), Linda McCray (MT), Arel Mishory (CO), C.W. Mundy (IN), Desmond O'Hagan (CO), Nicholas Reti (CO), J.Kirk Richards (UT), Ron Richmond (UT), Don Sahli (CO), Dave Santillanes (CO), Dan Schultz (CA), Matt Smith (NM), Jill Soukup (CO), Robert Spooner (CO), Daniel Sprick (CO), Cydney Springer (CO), Elke Reva Sudin (NY), Carol Swinney (WY), Nancy Switzer (CO), John Taft (CO), Clive Tyler (NM), Karen Vance (CO), Ben Victor (SD), Kathleen Wall (NM), and Kevin Weckbach (CO).
Participating Sponsors & Partners:
Abend Gallery, Adobe Creek Framing, Pete & Marilyn Coors, Gallery 1261, Dr. Richard & Linda V. G. Kelley, MADDEN Museum, Mizel Museum, Mrs. Nancy Petry, Saks Galleries, and Southwest Art Magazine.
In 2010 and 2011, the Fra Angelico Celebration also included the following events:
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COLLECTORS' SALON SERIES
Are you a new or seasoned collector of art? Would you like to know more about collecting art, but don't know who to ask? The CDVF Windows to the Divine® Collector Salons hosted by Metro/Mountain area art galleries throughout the year feature presentations on the history of art followed by a panel discussion with artists and experts. In 2010, the Collectors' Salons were hosted by Evergreen Fine Art Gallery, Saks Galleries, and 1261 Gallery as follows:
Evergreen Fine Art Gallery: Quang Ho and Kevin Weckbach
"Dueling Paintbrushes"
On Saturday, May 22, 2010, the CDVF and Evergreen Fine Art Gallery hosted a Windows to the Divine Collectors' Salon in Evergreen, Colorado from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. After enjoying high tea and a preview of a new one-man show by artist, Kevin Weckbach, new and experienced collectors viewed a comprehensive art history visual presentation followed by a panel discussion with renowned artists, Quang Ho and Kevin Weckbach about famous artists who influenced their works. The sold-out standing-room-only crowd of artists and collectors were then captivated by a unique never before done quick-draw demonstration in which Ho & Weckbach both painted on the same canvas. The Ho/Weckbach one-of-a-kind work of art was then auctioned for the benefit of the CDVF.
Saks Galleries: A TOAST TO THE OLD MASTERS
On Saturday, June 19, 2010, the CDVF and Saks Galleries in Cherry Creek hosted a unique educational salon for art lovers
and collectors that focused on a tribute to the Old Masters and famous American collectors. After enjoying confections
and champagne while viewing 18th and 19th century American & European paintings, guests heard and viewed three educational
presentations:
(1) "Art History & Collecting" by Shannon Robinson;
(2) "Influence of the Old Masters" by Artist, Ron Hicks; and
(3) "The Samuel H. Kress Collection: A Great American Legacy" by Angelica Daneo,
Associate Curator, Painting & Sculpture, Denver Art Museum.
Free Public Programs at The MADDEN:
During the 2011 Exhibition the public was invited to attend the following:
• "Building America's Art Museums: The Great Collectors Frick & Mellon"
Presentation by Shannon Robinson
Denver Arts Week
Thursday, November 10th, 7:00 to 8:30 PM
• Artist Demonstration by Fra Angelico Artist of the Year Don Sahli
Thursday, November 17th, 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
• "Icons and Spirituality in Jewish & Christian Art"
Presentations by Marilyn Lande and Linda McCray
Thursday, November 17th, 7:00 to 8:30 PM
• "The Russian School of Painting: Continuing the Legacy"
Presentation by Don Sahli
Wednesday, November 30th, 7:00 to 8:30 PM