Cloisters Gallery

Current Show

“Music in Midwinter”
The Cloisters Gallery show “Music in Midwinter” opens on Epiphany Sunday, January 5, 2025. Westminster member Rick Simpson is a master photographer with a particular interest in music. His photos feature interesting views of instruments and capture the enthusiasm and talents of musicians, including some of our own at Westminster. Please come to see this beautiful show, which will run through February 19, 2025.

You may visit the gallery Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon; Sunday mornings; or by appointment.

 

2025 Gala and Art Show

It’s that time again—the Westminster Cloisters’ Biennial Creative Spirit Show of Fine Art and Craft is back! The festivities begin on Friday, February 21, with a champagne gala at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall. The gala celebrates the creative arts and is free to attend. Guests can view artwork and books created by Westminster members and the greater community, as well as enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drink champagne, meet the artists, listen to live jazz music, and bid on silent-auction items to benefit our Cloisters creative-arts program.

If you can’t attend the gala, please mark your calendar to come see the show during its run from Saturday, February 22, through Sunday, March 2. The show, which is free to attend, will be on display in our Great Hall. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Saturday; from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 23; and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2. Be sure to check out the “Kids in the Cloisters” show running concurrently in our gallery, too. For more information, check out our February Chimes newsletter cover story on the art show.

 

Call to Artists

You are invited to participate in Westminster Cloisters’ 10th Biennial Show of Fine Art and Craft. Artists working in a variety of media and themes, including painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles, metal, printmaking, woodworking, and photography are encouraged to be a part of this celebration. The art show will run February 21 to March 2, 2025. 

NEW: This year’s Creative Spirit Show of Fine Art and Craft will include an opportunity for writers! The Book Nook will be a small reading area for the display of books written by church members and friends. If you have authored a book you would like displayed at the art show, please fill out the registration form. Where the form says “art,” that includes books. An authors gallery book will include your (artists’) author statements. Please contact Mark Niemann-Ross for more information.

Please register online at https://forms.gle/aAsgTRs4CBJ1mecT7

Registration deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025

Deliver art: Wednesday, February 19 / 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Pick up art: Sunday, March 2 / 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

 

Art Studio News

The Cloisters Art Studio has moved! We are now located in the lower level of the education wing, just inside the doors at the 16th Avenue (elevator) entrance. We always welcome artists and artist wannabes using any medium to join us; just bring your own supplies. Our new studio hours are Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Writing Group

We have a small peer group of writers working in various genres with diverse skills and experience who meet regularly.  Contact the church office for more information.  

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