March 24, 2023

Conventual Franciscans open renovated art studio for events

The renovated Community Pump House Art Studio sits on the grounds of the Conventual Franciscans in Mount St. Francis. Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen and Louisville, Ky., artist Chris Chappell painted the Laudato Si’ mural on the studio. (Submitted photo)

The renovated Community Pump House Art Studio sits on the grounds of the Conventual Franciscans in Mount St. Francis. Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen and Louisville, Ky., artist Chris Chappell painted the Laudato Si’ mural on the studio. (Submitted photo)

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The Conventual Franciscans at Mount St. Francis had a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 14 for its renovated Community Pump House Art Studio that is part of its Franciscan Arts Initiative.

The studio in the past hosted painting classes and photography workshops. Its renovation will now expand the programs that can be offered there. They will include music instruction, dance classes, poetry and writing workshops.

Situated on the Franciscans’ 400-acre nature sanctuary, those taking part in programming at the studio can be inspired by the beauty of creation all around them.

For more information about the Community Pump House Art Studio and its programming, visit cutt.ly/conventual, send an e-mail to Debbie Nichols at d.nichols@franciscansusa.org, or call 812-923-5250. †

 

 

 

 

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