Catholic Art Events Happening in Indianapolis
Meet Timothy Schmalz at the National Eucharistic Congress
Tim is at the National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) from July 17-21 and will be live-sculpting in the Expo Hall in the area called ‘The Cathedral’. Stop by and see his newest piece, a sculpture of Blessed Carlo Acutis highlighting Blessed Carlo’s deep devotion to the Eucharist.
Visit Timothy Schmalz’s Work in Indianapolis
Location:
St John the Evangelist Catholic Church
126 W. Georgia St. Indianapolis
(7 min walk from the NEC)
This is My Body – This sculpture was created specifically for the National Catholic Eucharistic Congress. A twenty-two foot high vertical artwork, it acts as a beacon of celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The work shows the crucified Christ with the spiritual striations artistically interpreting the transubstantiation, creating a spiritual bridge between Christ and America. The sculpture visually represents the pouring forth of Christ himself to save and heal the world.
Be Welcoming – This sculpture is a visual interpretation of what is considered one of the most beautiful, poetic passages in the Bible, Hebrews 13:2. The sculpture shows a weary traveler/pilgrim who visually transforms into an angel when one walks over to the seat that the figure is welcoming the viewer to take. “Be Welcoming” shows us that all humanity possesses a spiritual nature resembling angels. It reminds us that we can become like angels on our journey through life, and also that spirituality is found only when one is generous to oneself, others, and God.
This is My Body – St John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Be Welcoming – St John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Location:
Robert Parks United Methodist Church
401 N. Delaware St. Indianapolis
(28 min walk from the NEC)
Let the Oppressed Go Free – This sculpture, from the Bible passage Isaiah 58:6 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?” is on the theme of human trafficking and shows almost one hundred victims of human trafficking being freed by the former slave, St. Bakhita. The original Let the Oppressed go Free is installed at the Shrine to St. Bakhita in Schio, Italy. This replica is temporarily installed on the grounds of Robert Parks United Methodist Church July 3 – Aug 30, 2024.
Homeless Jesus – This sculpture depicts Jesus as a homeless person, sleeping on a park bench. His face and hands are obscured, hidden under a blanket, but Crucifixion wounds on his feet reveal his identity. The statue has been described as a “visual translation” of the Gospel of Matthew passage in which Jesus tells his disciples, “as you did it to one of the least of my brothers, you did it to me”. The sculpture is permanently installed on the corner of Alabama Street, Vermont St and Massachusetts Ave.
Let the Oppressed go Free – Robert Parks United Methodist Church
Homeless Jesus – Robert Parks United Methodist Church
Location:
St Christopher Catholic Church
5301 W 16th St, Indianapolis
(15 min drive from the NEC)
The Last Supper – The Last Supper is a powerful and traditional image of Our Lord breaking bread while seated at the center of this interactive sculpture. The 12 empty seats invite and challenge viewers to sit at Christ’s table and become his disciples today. This bronze sculpture of Jesus breaking bread permanently installed at St Christopher Church is illuminated at night so people can spend time there whenever they want—or need—to pray to God.
The Last Supper – St Christopher Catholic Church
