Events

Gatherings & Programs

Lectures, exhibitions, and quarterly socials — gathering Catholic artists and all who love art and the Catholic tradition.

Our Programs


Annual Gaudí Lecture
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Annual Gaudí Lecture

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Annual Gaudí Lecture

Each year our lecture series invites distinguished creative figures to reflect on the role of the Catholic imagination in a world where it is increasingly rare, yet more vital than ever.

Exhibition
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Exhibition

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Exhibition

Our annual exhibition showcases the creative activity of our members and opens a space of encounter between secular and Christian audiences, engaging themes at the heart of contemporary Canadian culture through art.

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Quarterly Socials
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Quarterly Socials

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Quarterly Socials

Our quarterly socials welcome artists and all those who love art and the Catholic tradition — an invitation to conversation, collaboration, and fellowship in a vibrant community.

Upcoming Events


Artists’ Retreat & Mass for Artists on August 30th — event poster

Artists’ Retreat & Mass for Artists on August 30th

August 28–30, 2026

Martyrs’ Shrine, 16163 Highway 12 West, Midland, Ontario

A weekend retreat for artists — a time of prayer, rest, fraternity, and vocational renewal for those seeking to deepen the relationship between their creative work, spiritual life, and mission. All are welcome to join the public Mass for Artists on Sunday, August 30 at 9 AM in the Shrine Church.

The Inaugural Gaudí Lecture — event poster

The Inaugural Gaudí Lecture

October 24, 2026

Featuring Jonathan Pageau

Northrop Frye Hall, University of Toronto

Our inaugural Annual Lecture — a public defence of the Christian imagination and its role in shaping culture, delivered by renowned liturgical artist and writer Jonathan Pageau, followed by an audience Q&A and reception.

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Past Events


Your Artistic Vocation as Builder of the Common Good — event poster

Your Artistic Vocation as Builder of the Common Good

A workshop on Catholic Social Teaching & the artistic vocation, with Brendan Steven

  • Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Cardus Ottawa (45 Rideau St) + the National Gallery of Canada · $45

Brendan Steven leads an exploration of the artistic vocation as an act of public service — drawing on Catholic social teaching, from Gaudium et Spes to John Paul II’s Letter to Artists, to ask why beautiful, truthful art is irreplaceable to the common good.

On the Road to Dante — event poster

On the Road to Dante

Timothy Schmalz & the Artist’s Journey — a lecture & sculpture walking tour

  • July 11, 2026 · 5–7:30 PM
  • Regis College, University of Toronto

A lecture and outdoor sculpture walking tour with Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz, following the artist’s journey through Dante’s Divine Comedy.

Pop-Up Shop at Kensington Market — event poster

Pop-Up Shop at Kensington Market

An evening of art, music, drinks & community

  • Friday, June 19, 2026 · 6–10 PM
  • The Arch Café/Bar, 293 Augusta Ave, Toronto

An evening in Kensington Market to meet our artists, connect with fellow culture-lovers, and shop special-edition prints from The Drama of the Soul exhibition.

The Drama of the Soul — event poster

The Drama of the Soul

An exhibition presented by Theopolis

  • May 2–3, 9–10 & 16–17, 2026
  • 183 Queen St E, Toronto

Our inaugural exhibition — a group show of Catholic art exploring the existence, nature, and problems of the Soul, across three weekends in downtown Toronto.

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