Come. Create. Celebrate.
St. Francis’s vision of nature and creation affected early Renaissance artists who began incorporating scenes of the natural world into their work. The friars of our Province have a long history of celebrating and honoring the arts. We believe in the importance of art for our communities.
The campus at Mount Saint Francis, in Indiana, provides studio/gallery spaces and outdoor natural areas that lead to spiritual and creative encounters for people of all ages. At Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, NM, the annual Franciscan Festival of Fine Arts is eagerly awaited by artists and art enthusiasts. The Franciscan Arts Initiative ensures that beauty and spirit brought to life through art continues to be honored and celebrated.
Make A Difference
Do you love art and artists? Music, painting, photography, and pottery? The Franciscan Arts Initiative is looking for volunteers!
Stay in touch with the latest Franciscan Arts Initiative Newsletter!
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Featured Events
Beauty in Form, Texture, and Layers of Color
August Stained Glass Workshop
Painting with the Padre: The Eiffel Tower, Georges Seurat
Painting with the Padre: The Persistence of Memory, Salvador Dali
More Upcoming Events & Programs
8-Week Pottery Session – August 24-October 19, 2026
Painting with the Padre: Senecio, Paul Klee
Painting with the Padre: Portrait of Jeanne Hébuterne Seated in an Armchair, Amedeo Modigliani
8-Week Pottery Session – Nov 2-Dec 21, 2026
Painting with the Padre: The Three Musicians, Pablo Picasso
8-Week Pottery Session – January 4 – March 1, 2027
Join in on the fun!
Painting Classes
Pottery Classes
