THE OLGA M. AND CARLOS A. SALADRIGAS GALLERY
The Olga M. and Carlos A. Saladrigas Gallery is a vibrant space dedicated to showcasing artistic talent and fostering creativity within the Belen community. It features rotating exhibitions that highlight student work, visiting artists, and curated collections that inspire exploration and dialogue. The gallery serves as both a learning center and a cultural hub, encouraging students to engage critically with the visual arts.
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 through paintings, sculptures, and drawings from the 16th century to the present. 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
| Artist Talk |
| Thursday, April 23, 6:00–9:00 PM. Enjoy hearing from the artists directly and refreshments as we celebrate this wonderful exhibition. Click here to RSVP for this event. |
| 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. |
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EXHIBITORS INFORMATION
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.
