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Dominicans Institute for the Arts
The Fra Angelico Award

 

 

Recipients of the Fra Angelico Award

2003- Barbara Schiltz, OP and Rita Chenicek, OP of INAI Studio, Adrian, MI
2002
 - Armando Ibanez, OP, Poet and Filmmaker, Pluma Productions, Hollywood, CA

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On Thursday, June 28, 2001, at the Dominicans Institute for the Arts Conference in Elkins Park, PA, the Fra Angelico Award for excellence in the arts was awarded posthumously to Kathleen Harkins, OP of Adrian and Mary Peter Tremonte, OP of Houston. The awards were accepted by representatives of their congregations.

Kathleen Harkins, OP was a woman nationally known for her one-woman shows of Catherine of Siena, Julian of Norwich, Trudy the Bag Lady, and many more. Her preaching of the word of God through story was a joy. A former vice chairperson of the board of DIA, Kathleen felt the DIA was part of her legacy.

Mary Peter Tremonte, OP was a sculptor and liturgical designer whose work is found in over 60 churches throughout the country. Founder of the Dominican Institute of the Fine Arts in Florence, Mary Peter included in her works over 22 life size or larger than life size sculptures, stained glass, 12 large bas reliefs in bronze or marble, and other works too numerous to mention.

     

JoAnn Niehaus, OP (right) represented the Houston Dominicans in accepting the FRA ANGELICO AWARD honoring Sr. Mary Peter Tremonte, OP posthumously. Jo Ann worked with Mary Peter for over twenty years in the art ministry. Giving her congratulations is Ann Willits, OP (Sinsinawa, WI), member of the Board of the Dominican Institute for the Arts. 

 
 
 

 
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