THE RULE OF SAINT BENEDICT SCROLL

Join the Journey: Host the Rule of Saint Benedict Scroll Exhibition in Your City!

Are you passionate about history, spirituality, and the art of letterpress printing? Become a part of a unique experience by bringing the captivating Rule of Saint Benedict Scroll Exhibition to your city. This meticulously crafted 36-page scroll, a labor of love and dedication, offers a profound insight into the wisdom of Saint Benedict and the artistry of traditional printing.

By hosting this exhibition in your community, you'll have the opportunity to:

  1. Share Cultural Treasures: Provide your city with an extraordinary chance to appreciate and explore a piece of history that's both visually stunning and intellectually enriching.

  2. Foster Dialogue: Spark meaningful conversations around the Rule of Saint Benedict, its relevance today, and the craftsmanship involved in producing this scroll.

  3. Engage Diverse Audiences: Attract history buffs, art enthusiasts, students, spiritual seekers, and more, creating a diverse and engaged audience.

  4. Inspire Learning: Encourage educational institutions, local groups, and individuals to dive into the teachings of Saint Benedict, fostering personal and collective growth.

  5. Support Artistry: Promote the art of letterpress printing and the dedication it takes to create such a masterpiece, contributing to the preservation of traditional craftsmanship.

Don't miss this chance to be a catalyst for a memorable exhibition that will leave a lasting impact on your community. Act now and bring this remarkable journey to your city!

Want TO HOST THE SCROLL?

There are three levels at which you can host (aka rent) the scroll as a show for a 6-8 week period. The scroll must be delivered and set up by me, Mary Bruno. Prices are subject to change with travel costs.

  • $800 + shipping costs for 6-8 weeks (minimum)

    • 10 18X24” framed pages of the scroll

    • Framed artist statement + labels of all pieces

    • All assets for marketing the show

  • $2500 + travel costs for 6-8 weeks (minimum)

    • 36’ Rule of Saint Benedict Scroll

    • Professional installation of the scroll in your gallery by the artist

    • 36’X3’X38” beautifully crafted wooded display case with acrylic cover

    • Framed artist statement and labels

    • All assets for marketing the show

    • Tools, blocks and plates for display

  • $3200 + travel costs for 6-8 weeks (minimum)

    • 36’ Rule of Saint Benedict Scroll

    • Professional installation of the scroll in your gallery by the artist

    • 36’X3’X38” beautifully crafted wooded display case with acrylic cover

    • Framed artist statement and labels

    • All assets for marketing the show

    • Tools, blocks and plates for display

    • 45 minute talk: “The Making of the Scroll” with beautiful powerpoint and video

To express your interest in hosting the Rule of Saint Benedict Scroll Exhibition in your city, send an email to connect. Together, let's create an unforgettable experience that celebrates history, culture, and the beauty of human creativity.

 

Need funding ideas?

Need funding? Many partners have found success with grants from state and national programs as well as sponsorships from local banks, universities, and individual donors.


2023 TOUR DATES

From Sept 4-8, 2023
CONFERENCE OF DELEGATES OF COMMUNIO INTERNATIONALIS BENEDICTINARUM (CIB)

An annual conference which will be meeting at Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, Alabama. CIB is the international organization of Benedictine women.

From Sept 18-25
INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT BRIAN J. BRUESS, PH.D.

The first president of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University.
The Scroll will be on display in the Benedicta Arts Center in the Student Lounge.

From Nov 2-5, 2023
15th ANNUAL WAYZGOOSE

At Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum in Two Rivers, WI.
The Wayzgoose conference hosts designers, printers, typographers and letter geeks of all stripes from across the globe. It is a weekend filled with type talk, great speakers, and lots of letterpress. 

 

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY


WHAT HOSTS HAVE TO SAY:

Want to learn more about about the Scroll Tour? Check out the blog.

Beautiful digitally printed greeting cards with four of the iconic images are available for purchase to help sustain the Scroll Tour. Cards are available as singles or in a box set of 4.

 

Lovely story in the Central Minnesota Catholic June 2022