“Hopeful Arts”—Cathedral Open Day

SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025, 10 A.M.–4 P.M., in the cathedral nave

Part of the Sacred Spaces series of summer offerings.

An open day of creativity and contemplation at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, in conjunction with the exhibition Healing & Hope in War Zones: Children’s Art from Gaza and Ukraine, on display in the cathedral nave at the same time. Featuring:

SCHEDULE:

11 a.m.–1 p.m. – Design a Quilt/Tie a Quilt—no experience necessary!

12–2 p.m. – Printmaking Workshop with artist-in-residence Sandy Nelson

2 p.m. – String Trio Concert

The Argonaut Trio—Chantel Charis, Alex Fang, and Sophie Naden-Johns—will be sharing selections from Trio Élégiaque No. 1 in G Minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Trio in D Minor, Op. 120 by Gabriel Fauré, and Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 17 by Clara Schumann.

3 p.m. – tour of the cathedral’s art and architecture

THROUGHOUT THE DAY:

• • Poetry corner for youth and adults—including poems to read and invitations to write and share your own
  • Storybooks and carpet area for kids
  • Creative activities for all ages
  • Refreshments including popsicles and grilled cheese
  • Walk the labyrinth
  • Relax in the Leffler Vegetable Garden
  • Explore in the Greenbelt