Exhibitions and Events

Gallery 1
Look to the Heavens - Treasures from the Museum of Russian Icons

Organized by the Museum of Russian Icons, Clinton, MA
Smith Kramer Fine Art Services

March 1 - April 27, 2013

From March 1 to April 27, the Center Art Gallery at Calvin College presents Look to the Heavens - Treasures from the Museum of Russian Icons. This exhibition brings together 25 historically significant Russian icons dating from 1590 to the present. Included are icons of St. Nicholas and St. George, Old Testament scenes, pictorial themes centered on the life of Jesus and images of the Mother of God. Exhibition text panels address the historical background in which these icons were created, the definition of an icon, the historical process involved with creating icons, and the historical background of systematic destruction of holy images also known as iconoclasm.

Introductory Talk and Opening Reception

Friday, March 1 - 7pm (Recital Hall & West Lobby)
Henry Luttikhuizen, professor of art history, Calvin College
Refreshments Served in the Lobby.

Calvin News Stories

Read the Calvin News & Stories (February 27, 2013) article discussing how Russian Icons function and their historical role in Windows to Heaven.

Image credit top: detail, Feodorovskaya Mother of God, ca. 1850, egg tempera on wood

Image credit above: Folding Iconostasis, ca. 1820, egg tempera on wood, hinges

Gallery 2
The Lotto Icons - E.B. Lewis

Sponsored in part by the Calvin College Youth Writing Festivals

March 1 - April 27, 2013

From March 1 to April 27, the Center Art Gallery at Calvin College presents The Lotto Icons, which presents some of the latest work by artist and illustrator E.B. Lewis. Known for his work on over 50 books for children, Lewis has developed a unique series that focuses on impoverished children painted, gilded and then revealed on the face of lottery tickets. This series references traditional icons and ask the viewer to consider the status of these children and our response to them.

Reception and Book Signing

Tuesday, April 23 - 3:30-5:30pm (West Lobby & Center Art Gallery)
Refreshments Served in the Lobby. Books available for sale.

Calvin College Youth Writing Festival

Monday, April 22 - Wednesday, April 24
The Youth Writing Festival is a biennial event that brings together young writers from West Michigan who share a passion for reading and writing. E.B. Lewis will be a featured speaker for the Youth Writing Festival.