TICKET SALES END SEPT. 20, 2024

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The Catholic Art Institute is proud to partner with The Catholic University of America for our 5th Annual Conference.

Once again we are pleased to host the world’s leading artists & scholars to rediscover the power of beauty in the modern world.

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This year's presenters include: Dr Chloë Reddaway, McDonald Agape Research Fellow in Theology and the Visual Arts and Deputy Director Centre for Arts and the Sacred, King’s College London,  Craig Hamilton, Traditional Architect,  Roberta Ahmanson, Author & Philanthropist,  James C. McCrery, II AIA, NCARB, Traditional Architect & Founder of the Traditional Architecture program at The Catholic University of America Dr. Barbara Nicolosi, Screenwriter & Author, and Very Rev. Fr. Joshua Caswell SJC, Superior General of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius.

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The conference will take place over two days; Sept. 27 & 28, 2024, on the campus of Catholic University of America. The conference begins with a resplendent Mass in the beautiful Dominican House of Studies chapel, the Mass of Blessed Fra Angelico, patron saint of artists, accompanied by polyphonic music. Three speaker presentations follow Holy Mass, along with an enjoyable day of networking and fellowship with like minded Catholic artists and art lovers.

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An elegant sit down dinner will take place in Heritage Hall after the presentations on Friday, Sept. 27th which will include a presentation of a newly commissioned sculpture by the Dominican Order of Our Lady of the Rosary created by Andrew W. Smith.  The dinner will also include a three course meal of prime rib and salmon as well as wine service and dessert. Artist, John Folley, will be creating an ala prima  painting of the evening.

 

Saturday begins with breakfast followed by the keynote presentations, question and answer sessions, lunch as well as ample networking and social time.

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The Sacred Art Prize 2023 winners and the 2024 Short Film Festival 1st, 2nd, and  3rd (Honorable Mention) films will also be presented on screen at the conference.

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The conference presentations will take place on Friday and Saturday in the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center. The dinner will take place in Heritage Hall which is located in the Father O'Connell Hall building.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

 

Friday September 27, 2024

1:30-2:40     Opening Mass of Bl. Fra Angelico at Dominican House of Studies Chapel with Polyphonic Music
2:40-3:00    Registration:  Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center

3:00-3:05    President's Welcome:  Kathleen Carr

3:05-3:50    Speaker: Dr. Barbara Nicolosi

3:50–4:15     Break & Networking Time

4:15-4:50     Speaker:  James McCrery
 
4:50-5:15     Break & Networking Time

5:15 -6:00    Speaker: Very Rev. Fr. Joshua Caswell

6:00-6:30     VIP Wine & Cheese Reception in Fr. O'Connell Hall (VIP Ticket Holders Only)

6:30-8:45     Dinner Heritage Hall which is located within Fr. O'Connell Hall

Saturday September 28, 2024

9:00-10:15    Breakfast

10:15-10:30   Presentation of the Catherine DeBologna Philanthropy Award to Roberta Ahmanson by Kathleen Carr

10:30-11:30   Speaker: Roberta Ahmanson 
11:30-11:50     Q & A with Roberta Ahmanson moderated by William Newton, Art Critic for the Spectator World
12:00-1:00     Lunch
1:00-2:00      Speaker: Craig Hamilton
2:00-2:30      Q& A with Craig Hamilton moderated by William Newton
2:30-:3:00     Break & Networking Time
3:30-4:30      Speaker: Dr. Chloë Reddaway
4:30-5:00      Q& A with Dr. Reddaway moderated by William Newton
Dismissal

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TICKET OPTIONS

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Catholic Art Institute Members:  $375

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Non Members:   $405

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VIP Tickets:  $465. Tickets are limited to 30 ticket holders, includes reception with the speakers, reserved seats in the front of house for presentations and dinner.

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Heritage Hall Dinner Table for Ten: $3200. This ticket includes 10 conference tickets, sponsorship listing in conference program, reserved table for dinner in front of the venue, priority seating in the front of the venue for presentations.

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TICKET SALES END SEPT. 20, 2024
This is a catered event so tickets must be be purchased by Sept. 20, 2024 and will not be sold at the door.

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SPECIAL CATERING REQUESTS
 

If you require gluten or dairy free meal options, please email Contact@CatholicArtInstitute.org at the time of your ticket purchase and we will work with catering to accommodate your needs.

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BECOME A MEMBER & SAVE

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Support the Catholic Art Institute by becoming a member. Members receive discounts on events including the annual conference, artists' retreat, online courses, the Sacred Art Prize and more. Members are also enrolled in our Mass Association and receive spirtual benefits from the masses said for all members and their work.   For complete details and to enroll, please visit: https://www.catholicartinstitute.org/membership

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We will be verifying member enrollment for all events so please be careful to purchase the correct ticket type.

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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH A SPONSORSHIP TABLE

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A limited number of tables are available for reservation at the 2024 Catholic Art Institute Annual Conference to promote your business, artwork or books.

Sponsorship tables will be available for both days of the conference and located in the same room as the conference presentations and meals. This will provide an ideal opportunity to network and meet with conference attendees and the speakers.

 

Tables are rectangular six foot tables and include table cloth and one ticket to the conference. Regular and VIP tables are available for reservation. 

VIP tables provide access to the VIP room for a meet and greet with the presenters and is limited to 30 attendees only. VIP tickets also provide priority location in the venue, priority seating during the presentations and at the dinner on Friday Sept. 27, 2024 in Heritage Hall.

 

Additional conference tickets can be purchased at a discount for table sponsors for the discounted rate of $325.

 

Table sponsors names will be announced from the podium, listed in the program and projected on the overhead screen as attendees arrive and during breaks, plus added to the videos which will be posted to Youtube of the presentations.


TABLE RESERVATIONS

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VIP TABLES: $1750

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REGULAR TABLES: $1500

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MEMBER TABLES:  $1250

EXTRA TICKETS: $325 (Limit 3 per order)
 

To reserve a sponsorship table, please visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/catholicartinstitute/1186901

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PLACE AN AD IN THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM

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If you would like to place an ad in our conference program, which will also appear on screen at the conference and included in the recorded speaker presentations posted to YouTube, please visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/catholicartinstitute/1185422.

Ad prices range from $350-$1300 depending on size and color or b/w.

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PARKING

Ample metered parking is available on campus next to the Basilica, which is a short walk to the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center. Parking is $10 a day.

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HOTEL ROOM BLOCK

Hotel Accommodations are being provided by the Phoenix Park Hotel for the Catholic Art Institute conference attendees for $249 for a single/$279 for double room. Reservations can be made here: https://reservations.travelclick.com/75979?groupID=4175038   or by calling toll free # 855-371-6824 and providing Group Code: 25028 or Catholic Art Institute.

Deadline date to make reservation is Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Reservation requests received after this deadline date will be subject to availability and prevailing rate.

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The historic Dubliner Restaurant & Pub is attached to the Phoenix Park Hotel and a gathering place during the conference weekend.

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AFTER CONFERENCE GATHERING

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Conference attendees are invited to the Dubliner Restaurant & Pub after the conference for dinner, drinks and good cheer. This is an optional gathering after the conference. Food and drink at the Dubliner are not included in the conference ticket.​​

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LOCATION

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The Catholic University of America, Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center & Heritage Hall for the VIP Reception and Dinner on 9/27.

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REFUNDS

No refunds after Sept 20, 2024. If you have questions, please email: Contact@CatholicArtInstitute.org.

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