10th Biennial Liturgical Arts Festival’s Juried Art Exhibit Opened Saturday at the Springfield Art Association

THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER

By Steven Spearie

“Mary, Christ and St. John the Baptist,” created by Springfield’s Paul Jergens, is part of the
Liturgical Arts Festival’s juried art exhibit that opens Saturday at the Springfield Art Association.

ILLINOIS---Reflecting on the history of the Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield, Thom Dennis recalls the 1995 suspicious fire that claimed the Islamic Center of Greater Springfield’s masjid in an unincorporated area of the city. “One of the (Jewish) temples was the first to respond to the community’s needs at the time,” Dennis recalls. “That same spirit helped to foster the festival, the idea of working together on common values.” Dennis’ idea is still being celebrated in the 10th biennial event that kicks off Saturday with a hands-on creative workshop at Westminster Presbyterian Church, and with the Liturgical and Sacred Art exhibit at the Springfield Art Association. [link]