MEMBERSHIP

The Catholic Art Institute invites all artists, architects, art-lovers, students, scholars, and patrons of the arts to join our vibrant and growing community of Catholic creatives and culture-changers. Join our mission to restore a culture of truth, beauty, and goodness through the elevation of the visual arts by becoming a member or donor today. Members directly support our unique
programming which is crucial for the revitalization of the Catholic visual arts.
The CAI equips artists to use their gifts for the glory of God through community-building, networking and educational events, opportunities for professional development, and the spiritual support of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and weekly prayers offered for their intentions.
Our robust programming includes:
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hosting monthly virtual and/or in-person presentations on the visual arts by top artists, architects, philosophers, and theologians of our day.
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offering hands-on workshops in traditional art techniques and materials by professional artists.
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showcasing online and pop-up juried art exhibitions curated by leading experts in Catholic sacred art.
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presenting our lauded annual national conference at the elegant Drake Hotel in Chicago, IL.
These unique events, crucial for the revitalization of the Catholic visual arts, rely on your support. Please consider becoming a member or donor to the Catholic Art Institute, knowing that your participation, talents, prayers, and contributions make our events possible and support our mission.
MEMBER BENEFITS
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Priority notice and sign-ups for monthly events.
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Reduced rates for the annual conference and ticketed events.
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Eligibility for Catholic Art Institute competitions, prizes, and sales.
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Participation in a new and vibrant Catholic community focused on sharing the Gospel through excellence in the visual arts.
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Networking opportunities, fellowship, and fun with like-minded Catholics.
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Access to Catholic Art Guild monthly networking and educational events.
SPIRITUAL BENEFITS
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Enrollment in the Annual Mass Association of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius and receiptof a personalized Mass Enrollment Certificate.
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Weekly Mass (1962 Missale Romanum) offered for your intentions and work as an artist.
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A special Mass (1962 Missale Romanum) will be offered annually for the living members of the CAI on the Feast of Pope St. Pius V (May 5) and on the Feast of Pope St. Pius X (September 3).
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Share in the spiritual benefits of the daily celebration of the Divine Office and the recitation of the Holy Rosary offered by the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius.
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Share in the spiritual ministry of the Canons Regular, especially the charism of the “Restoration of the Sacred” in Catholic art.
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Share in the graces and prayers of fellow artists as we support each other in our good works.
MAILING ADDRESS
Catholic Art Institute
501 Union Street
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37219
SPIRITUAL HOME
St. John Cantius
Parish Hall
825 N. Carpenter St.
Chicago, IL 60642
The Catholic Art Institute is expanding to offer regional events to include the Chicago area, Nashville, and Washington DC.

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