The Great Passion Play has received a very important collection of original Christian-themed art by American artist Harry Antis. The collection, entitled “A Man from Nazareth named Jesus,” is, in the words of the artist, a series of 12 paintings on “the life, the death, and the purpose of the incredible Galilean man named Jesus.”
The Great Passion Play is very excited to display these amazing paintings along with other masterpieces in the Sacred Arts Center. Antis began his career as a wildlife artist and produced over a hundred different limited edition prints of wildlife subjects. He was a realistic painter of North American Waterfowl, big game and upland game birds. Antis’ paintings are often compared to those of the master Renaissance painter, Caravaggio, for his dramatic treatment of light and color.
The grand opening of the exhibit will be held on Friday, May 26 at 7 p.m. The Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce will assist with the ribbon cutting ceremony and reception. In conjunction with the grand opening of the Harry Antis exhibit on May 26, many of the artists featured at the Sacred Arts Center will be available on the evening of May 27 in the Sacred Arts Center to sign prints and meet the public. Among those artists are Jack Dawson and O.D. Sherrill.
The Sacred Arts Center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from April 28 through October 28. The usual charge for admission is $5 for adults, but admission to the gallery is included in the ticket for those purchasing a ticket The Great Passion Play, The Great Passion Play Value Package and The Great Passion Play Extra Value Package.