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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Windows to Heaven
14 September 2009 – 16 October 2009
Opening Reception: Wednesday, 16 September 2009
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University is pleased announce the upcoming exhibition, “Windows to Heaven,” a show dedicated to icons of the Byzantine Catholic faith. “Windows to Heaven” showcases icons in order to demonstrate the unique and integral role they play in Byzantine Catholicism. The title, “Windows to Heaven,” is derived from the use of icons in which they are seen as windows to the spiritual world. This exhibit focuses on important figures of the Byzantine faith and the everyday use of icons in the church and at home. “Windows to Heaven” will showcase icons from private collections as well as icons from The Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, NJ. This exhibition is co-curated by Sasha Makuka and Allison Stevens who are second-year Museum Professions graduate students at Seton Hall University. The Walsh Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday 10:30am to 4:30pm. An exhibition brochure will be available at the gallery.
For 150 years, Seton Hall University has been a catalyst for leadership, developing the whole student, mind, heart and spirit. Seton Hall combines the resources of a large university with the personal attention of a small liberal arts college. Its attractive suburban campus is only 14 miles by train, bus or car to New York City, with the wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities the city offers. Seton Hall is a Catholic university that embraces students of all races and religions, challenging each other to better the world with integrity, compassion and a commitment to serving others. For more information, see www.shu.edu.
Windows to Heaven
14 September 2009 – 16 October 2009
Opening Reception: Wednesday, 16 September 2009
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University is pleased announce the upcoming exhibition, “Windows to Heaven,” a show dedicated to icons of the Byzantine Catholic faith. “Windows to Heaven” showcases icons in order to demonstrate the unique and integral role they play in Byzantine Catholicism. The title, “Windows to Heaven,” is derived from the use of icons in which they are seen as windows to the spiritual world. This exhibit focuses on important figures of the Byzantine faith and the everyday use of icons in the church and at home. “Windows to Heaven” will showcase icons from private collections as well as icons from The Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, NJ. This exhibition is co-curated by Sasha Makuka and Allison Stevens who are second-year Museum Professions graduate students at Seton Hall University. The Walsh Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday 10:30am to 4:30pm. An exhibition brochure will be available at the gallery.
For 150 years, Seton Hall University has been a catalyst for leadership, developing the whole student, mind, heart and spirit. Seton Hall combines the resources of a large university with the personal attention of a small liberal arts college. Its attractive suburban campus is only 14 miles by train, bus or car to New York City, with the wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities the city offers. Seton Hall is a Catholic university that embraces students of all races and religions, challenging each other to better the world with integrity, compassion and a commitment to serving others. For more information, see www.shu.edu.
