Anthony Visco joins the Catholic Art Institute to present "The Maesta' and Sacred Conversations". Realized as our Lady enthroned in silent conversation with saints, their elements of composition, this Zoom powerpoint presentation will explore its origins, its evolution, and how we may return to this time honored Marian devotion. This presentation is one of a series of lectures, the others are being hosted by the Dominican's of St. Patrick's in Philadelphia. You can view previous and future lectures by visiting the following: Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bgzAHx3J5A&t=5s St. Patrick's website: https://www.stpatrickphilly.org/ If you enjoyed this presentation please consider supporting the Catholic Art Institute by becoming a member: https://www.catholicartinstitute.org/membership or by making a tax deductible charitable contribution: https://www.catholicartinstitute.org/giving Many thanks again to Anthony Visco for sharing his time and expertise in this fascinating presentation!

Cody Swanson joins the podcast to discuss his award winning work, as well as his conversion to the faith through the study of Catholic art. He also discusses his classical training, teaching, and offers advice to aspiring artists. Cody is being recognized by the Catholic Art Institute as the first "Artist of the Month". This new feature on the CAI website has been created to spotlight modern masters in sacred and classical art.

Fr. Silouan Justiniano, Iconographer, Orthodox Priest, and 1st Prize Sacred Art Prize 2020 winner joins the podcast to share about his work, art training, faith journey, and winning selections. Links to training, books and videos discussed in the interview: 1. Techniques of Icon and Wall Painting: Egg Tempera, Fresco, Secco By Aidan Hart https://aidanharticons.com/techniques-of-icon-and-wall-painting/ This is the most comprehensive book to date on the techniques of icon painting. It is a very important contribution. 2. Orthodox Arts Journal https://orthodoxartsjournal.org/ 3. Monastery of St. Dionysios the Areopagite https://saintdionysiosmonastery.org/ 4. The Craftsman's Handbook By Cennino Cennini, Cennio D'Andrea Cennini, Daniel V. Thompson (jr.), Sir Gavin De Beer · 1954 https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Craftsman_s_Handbook/GYu-dc4NAyIC?hl=en&gbpv=1 https://www.amazon.com/Craftsmans-Handbook-Libro-dell-Arte/dp/048620054X4. 5. The Practice of Tempera Painting By Daniel V. Thompson https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_practice_of_tempera_painting/5hTkXZuS2SUC?hl=en&gbpv=1 https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Tempera-Painting-Materials-Instruction/dp/0486203433

David Troncoso, artist and 2nd prize winner of the 2020 Sacred Art Prize joins the podcast to discuss his winning paintings as well as his education, atelier training, how his faith informs his work, and advice for aspiring artists. David Troncoso's website: https://www.davidtroncosoart.com/ Catholic Art Institute's Sacred Art Prize winners: https://www.catholicartinstitute.org/competition

Dr. Denis McNamara joins the podcast to discuss the winners of the Sacred Art Prize 2020. As the juror and author of the show criteria, he shares his assessment of the competition entries and winners. Competition winners & finalists can be viewed here: https://www.catholicartinstitute.org/competition Dr. McNamara's video on sacred art which was mentioned in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3c1OrRusGk&t=3s Special thanks to Dr. McNamara for his time and support as the competition juror. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists! Thank you for entering! We hope to host an exhibition next fall at our annual conference. Please join our email newsletter so you don't miss future calls for entry. You can subscribe to our newsletter by visiting the home page of the Catholic Art Institute and entering your information in the pop-up box. Sacred Art Prize 2020 Winners with Dr. Denis McNamara

Composer Mark Nowakowski the joins podcast for a lively discussion of his career as a composer, his reversion to the Catholic faith, sacred music and the culture, and offers advice to aspiring composers and musicians. Mark Nowakowski's website: http://current.marknowakowski.com/