Art Exhibits

Opening Reception You are invited to the Community Art Exhibit opening reception, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, 10:15 am at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Meet the artists, enjoy some cookies and view an amazing collection of art from a variety of different artists, all from the Holy Wisdom Community of Communities. No registration is necessary for the reception, and all are welcome, so bring your friends. Community Art Exhibit July 16-Sep. 16, 2024, at Holy Wisdom Monastery This exhibit celebrates the talents of our community members – people from the Friends of Wisdom Prairie, Sunday Assembly, Oblates, the Center for Clergy ...

The Japanese practice of Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is becoming a prevalent way for people to increase their well-being by connecting with the natural environment through their senses. This easily accessible activity can benefit all ages, and serves as a reminder to slow down and be mindful by simply immersing oneself in the sights, sounds, and smells of nature. In Holy Wisdom’s new art exhibit, local artists Jennifer Peters and Annette Knapstein share their work inspired by Forest Bathing as a “tangible expression of our sensory experience in nature.” Please join us for the Forest Bathing Art Exhibit Reception on ...

Join us on Sunday, July 27, 2025 for the opening reception of Beyond Imagination the newest art exhibit at Holy Wisdom Monastery. This exhibit features artwork by Holy Wisdom community members using techniques including painting, batik, stained glass, colored pencil, weaving, pastels, photography and block and monotype prints. In 2024, 28 people from a variety of monastery communities, had their work in the exhibit. The opening reception will be held after Sunday Assembly worship, from 10:30 am - noon. Artists will be available to speak with attendees about their work. Light refreshments will be provided by the artists. The exhibit ...

Michael Knapstein is pleased to share his latest work, Midwest Memoir, with Holy Wisdom Monastery. His goal is to document and immortalize the people and places that define the American Midwest before they vanish. Michael said, "I hope the images in this series which embrace themes of memory, loss, history, heritage, rural identity and sense of place, will resonate with the viewers.” Michael has generously offered to give away one of his photos at the opening reception!   Schedule 6:00 pm – Reception begins. Light refreshments will be served by the artist 6:30 pm – Michael will share his thoughts ...

Maron Massey’s exhibit of acrylic paintings on canvas at Holy Wisdom is a perfect fit with the mission of caring for the earth. Maron said, “my work is inspired by nature. Some of the paintings in this exhibit reflect time spent here at the monastery.” Maron wants people to be drawn in by her color palette first and then by the image. By using all the colors found in nature, she hopes her work will take people out of their daily concerns and recall what is really important. Schedule 6:00 pm – Reception opens 6:30 pm – Maron will share ...

  Sandy Wojtal-Weber and David McKee have known each other since the early 1990s and are pleased to share how their artistic endeavors in the visual and written word come together in this exhibit. Hidden Glimmers: Weaving Contemplative Photography and Haiku is a collaboration of their individual talents. Event Schedule 6:00 pm – Reception opens 6:30 pm – Sandy and David will share their thoughts about their work, collaboration, and answer questions 8:00 pm – Reception concludes Light refreshments will be provided by the artists. Artists – Sandy Wojtal-Weber and David McKee   Sandy Wojtal-Weber is a professional fine arts ...