The Light of Francis Exhibition Sponsored by 3Rivers
About this Event
1014 Saint Francis Dr., Fort Wayne, IN
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The Light of Francis Exhibition
October 1 - November 20, 2026
Location: Mimi and Ian Rolland Art Center
1014 Saint Francis Dr., Fort Wayne, IN
This fall, the university will celebrate the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis. In conjunction with SF homecoming weekend and the Feast of Saint Francis (Oct. 1-4), there will be a major exhibition of works devoted to the university’s patron saint. Highlights will include: a solo exhibition of paintings from Assisi, Italy by renowned plein air artist, Tom Keesee; paintings by Sister Rufinia (from the collection of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration – Mishawaka, IN), and cyanotypes using the waters of Mirror Lake by SF alumna, Erin Patton-McFarren. There will be many more works devoted to the saint on display. (Pictured: Ela Monsen (Norway, 1919-1978), Saint Francis Preaching to the Birds, textile with handmade dyes. Gift to the university by SF alumna, Hildegard Hofacker)
There will be an opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 6-8 p.m. in the Rolland Art Center.
The Exhibition and events are generously sponsored by 3Rivers and are FREE and open to the public.
For more information, contact: creativearts@sf.edu.