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​The Verostko Center for the Arts views the experience of art, at its best, as a spiritual one. All cultures, both historic and contemporary, create forms of visual art, dance and music that are especially valued for the elevated experience they often evoke. Such engagement joins us in the common bond of our humanity and nourishes the human spirit. Whether it be a medieval manuscript, a rare liturgical vestment, or a 21st century algorithmic drawing, the VCA is committed to deepening both our engagement and our understanding of art.

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Stability and Improvisation: Discoveries from the Estate of Roman Verostko, October 23, 2025-April 9, 2026

The Verostko Center for the Arts at Saint Vincent College is proud to present Stability and Improvisation: Discoveries from the Estate of Roman Verostko, a new exhibition celebrating the innovative spirit and enduring legacy of Roman Verostko (C’55, S’59, H’21).

Roman Verostko, C’55, S’59, H’21, was an international pioneer of art involving computers. Already established as a painter, printmaker, and conceptual artist, his breakthrough with computers came in his 50s and 60s. Not content to work only on screens, Verostko was the first to modify the pen plotter to fit a Chinese calligraphy brush, which opened an entirely new form of expression. Endlessly inspired by the world, the artists, and the people around him, he continued to innovate for the rest of his long life until his death at age 94.  
After decades of affiliation with Saint Vincent in various capacities (as a student, monk, priest, artist, instructor, and alumnus), Verostko bequeathed the contents of his studio and much of his estate to the college. This exhibition features fresh discoveries from that rich and expansive archive, showing a variety of works ranging from his time at the monastery, his pre-Algorist era, his Algorist era, and beyond. 
 
It was co-curated by Agnes-Rose Fischer, C’26, and Elizabeth Barker, Ph.D., Director and Curator, with help from Amy Roadman, Public Outreach and Programing Coordinator, and Scott Hunter, Preparator.
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A True Treasure: Art from Saint Vincent's Collections, 6/12/25 - 12/6/25

This exhibition unites, for the first time, selections from Saint Vincent’s cornerstone art collections: the foundational grouping of “old master” paintings assembled by Boniface Wimmer through the auspices of his patron, King Ludwig I of Bavaria, and the Michael and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Art.

Art has been central to a Saint Vincent education since our founding. Intriguingly, the art instruction offered to our earliest students in the 1850s closely resembled the art education of a contemporaneous group of young people in France -- artists whose bold experimentation became known around the world as Impressionism.  

New Programming

Canvas of Creativity Book Club featuring a historical fiction selection plus a visit to the gallery and art-making workshop.
Join our Monthly Book Club
Frameworks: A Teen Art Collective After-School Program
Frameworks: A Teen Art Collective After-School Program
Gallery Spark Art Lab for Homeschool and Virtual Students
SVC Galleries Community Days held on the 3rd Saturday of most months at the Verostko Center for the Arts and the McCarl Coverlet Gallery.
SVC Galleries Community Days
We have exciting new programs starting that we can't wait to share with you. Visit the LEARN page for more information and to register for the program that suits you best.

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Hours / Fall 2025

When Saint Vincent College is in session, our regular public open hours are: 

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Visit us during our Community Day!
Saturday, November 15 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The gallery will be closed during the following academic breaks:
November 26-30, 2025
December 15, 2025 - January 5, 2026

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Those interested in visiting the Center from off campus are encouraged to confirm the Center is open before visiting. For research requests or to schedule a visit outside these hours, email verostkocenter[at]stvincent.edu. Visitors are encouraged to park in lots D & E near the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica. Download a walking map to the Verostko Center here. The Center is always free and open to all. We look forward to welcoming you!
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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.
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Roman Verostko,Untitled, 1988, pen and ink plotter drawing, 22.25 x 24 inches, Roman Verostko and Alice Wagstaff Legacy Collection.


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.
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