St. Olaf conference features worship, Chinese Christian art

St. Olaf College is hosting the biennial Conference on Worship, Theology and the Arts July 21-25. Called "Fling Wide the Gates," the conference will gather -- from a variety of denominations -- nationally recognized musicians, artists, scholars and theologians who will examine their work through lectures, seminars and daily worship. Worship services will be open to the public and streamed live and archived online.

An exhibit by He Qi, arguably China's most sought after contemporary Christian artist (see his "Finding Moses," at right), also is part of the conference. The artist will talk about his colorful, contemporary paintings during a reception Tuesday, July 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Flaten Art Gallery of Dittmann Center.

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