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Rabbi Edelstein Lecture / March 23

The Center is pleased to host the Rabbi Jason Edelstein Chair for Catholic-Jewish Dialogue Lecture featuring Rabbi Jamie Gibson, M.H.L. Rabbi Gibson’s address is titled, "New Horizons in Catholic-Jewish Dialogue: Beyond Acceptance". The event begins at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.

A Senior Rabbinic Fellow of the prestigious Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem as well as Rabbinic Fellow of the Institute of Jewish Spirituality, Rabbi Gibson served at Temple Sinai in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh for 32 years. In addition to leading the congregation of more than 700 families, he became a leader in building interfaith and interracial ties through the religious communities of Pittsburgh. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Rabbi Gibson earned a master’s degree from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, studying at its programs in Jerusalem and Cincinnati. At Saint Vincent College, he has carried on the legacy of Rabbi Edelstein, teaching courses on Judaism and Catholic-Jewish dialogue.

As part of the evening, historic texts in Hebrew from the Library's Special Collections will be on view.

Clothed in Glory / February 2 - March 24

Among the foremost designers of religious ritual garments in the United States working today, Fr. Vincent de Paul Crosby, O.S.B. has created work for Christian worship for over 45 years. Joining the Saint Vincent monastic community in 1967, he was intent to place his artistic talents in the service of the liturgy—pursuing formal art education at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia (B.F.A.) and Catholic University of America (M.F.A.). In 1979, he opened Archabbey Studios where he has completed commissions for dozens of Roman Catholic, Anglican, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Methodist churches throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, in addition to advising congregations and monasteries on the design of their liturgical spaces. 
 
Featuring vestments, wall hangings, sculptures, and recently completed digital works, Clothed in Glory examines the career of a monk-artist committed to igniting spiritual imagination by forging connections between the material and the transcendent.

Roman Verostko : In Conversation

At a moment when generative artists are renewing painting, Verostko’s brush plottings prove that the physical and the digital have always been in dialogue. His work also unites Western and Chinese traditions in a way that foreshadows the global conversation that has become a hallmark of digital art since the NFT. Today, RCS is pleased to bring together two generations of artists in a conversation for the ages.

Right Click Save's editor-in-chief, Alex Estorick, together with an international group of generative artists recently interviewed the Center's namesake, Roman Verostko. Their discussion explores Verostko's history of creative coding, the legacies of algorithms in art, as well as the projects he's working on now. Click here to read this insight-filled, intergenerational dialogue.

Verostko Center Dedication Anniversary /

A formal dedication of the Verostko Center for the Arts was held Wednesday, November 17, 2021 with remarks offered by Rt. Rev. Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B., Archabbot of the Saint Vincent monastic community, Saint Vincent College President, Rev. Paul Taylor, O.S.B., and Roman Verostko, Professor Emeritus at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. The event assembled members of the Saint Vincent academic community, donors and benefactors, as well as representatives from regional arts organizations. A recording of the program is available here.

Spring 2023 Hours /

While Saint Vincent College is in session, the Center is open:
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
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To make an appointment outside these hours, email verostkocenter[at]stvincent.edu. 
Above: Roman Verostko,Untitled, 1988, pen and ink plotter drawing, 22.25 x 24 inches, Roman Verostko and Alice Wagstaff Legacy Collection.

Updated Mask Policy

Based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and considering encouraging local COVID-19 trends, the College has recently adopted a mask-optional policy for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. Therefore, visitors to the Center are invited to wear masks based on one’s personal level of risk. Should the CDC determine that the rate of transmission in Westmoreland County increases above LOW, mitigating measures may be re-implemented at the discretion of the College. For the latest information about these protocols, please visit the College's website. 
The VCA is proudly named for digital art pioneer, Roman Verostko. Learn more about Verostko's work, formative years at Saint Vincent, and signature process of using computer code for creative purposes.
The Verostko Center for the Arts cares for over 4,000 works of art ​ranging from ancient to contemporary. Your support can help us preserve these creative legacies for future generations.
Verostko Center for the Arts
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