Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

Celebrating Creativity and Community

The Olga M. and Carlos A. Saladrigas Gallery at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School proudly announces the opening of The Light of the World, a Christ-centered art exhibition exploring the depiction of Jesus Christ across centuries and cultures. The exhibition will be on view from March 12 through May 6, 2026.
A Journey Through Sacred Art
For nearly two thousand years, artists have interpreted the figure of Jesus Christ—shaping some of history’s most profound and visually stunning masterpieces. The Light of the World invites visitors to experience this rich tradition, featuring paintings, sculptures, and drawings from the 16th century to today. The exhibition brings together Russian icons, Renaissance works, paintings from the Cuzco School, late 19th- and early 20th-century Latin American art, and contemporary works by local and international artists—including icons created as prayers in the 21st century.
Curated by Carol Damian, Ph.D., and Adriana Herrera, Ph.D., the exhibition offers an immersive journey through the story of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of artists from Europe, Russia, South America, and the United States.
Exhibition Highlights
  • Opening Reception: Thursday, March 12, 6:00–9:00 PM. Enjoy live music and refreshments as we celebrate opening night.
  • Special Programming: Curator-led tours and panel discussions with featured artists and art critics will be held throughout the exhibition.
  • Community Engagement: Committed to accessibility and education, “The Light of the World” welcomes all to engage with sacred art in a meaningful way.

CONTACT US

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Ignacio Font

    Mr. Ignacio Font 

    Director of the Saladrigas Gallery
    (786) 621-4170
  • Photo of Roberto Gonzalez

    Mr. Roberto Gonzalez 

    Ignatian Center for the Arts Administrative Assistant
    (786) 621-4624
Exhibition proposals for the Carlos and Olga Saladrigas Gallery should be emailed to exhibitions@belenjesuit.org and contain the following material in PDF:
  • Artist(s) Curriculum Vitae
  • Artist(s) Statement
  • Artist(s) website, including work samples
  • Proposal Summary, including concept or theme, checklist (including titles, media, dimensions), exhibition layout, prospective timeline, prospective lenders and stakeholders, and a rationale explaining how the proposal aligns with the mission and audience of the Ignatian Center for Arts
  • Proposals are reviewed periodically by the Ignatian Center for the Arts Programming Committee.
  • Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

Upcoming Events

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BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: communications@belenjesuit.org
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School was founded in 1854 in Havana, Cuba, by Queen Isabel II of Spain.  The task of educating students was assigned to the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), whose teaching tradition is synonymous with academic excellence and spiritual discipline.  In 1961, the new political regime of Cuba confiscated the school's property and expelled the Jesuit faculty.  The School was re-established in Miami the same year, and over the next decade, continued to grow. Today, Belen Jesuit is situated on a 34-acre site in western Dade County, just minutes away from downtown Miami.