At the Manger World Nativity Traditions
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At the Manger World Nativity Traditions
NOV. 29, 2021 – JAN. 7, 2022
Free and open to the public
Face coverings are required in the library to protect the health of our community
Since 1995, the University of Dayton’s Marian Library has presented a selection of its over 3,600 Nativity scenes from more than 100 countries, celebrating how people around the world ponder and picture the birth of Christ through many different cultural lenses.
This year's exhibit begins in the Stuart and Mimi Rose Gallery located on the first floor of Roesch Library. This space features Nativities from Peru, Mexico, the Czech Republic and Brazil in media that include wood, paper, clay and mixed media. The pieces on display explore the ways artisans employ regional artistic media and techniques to represent the Nativity tradition.
HOW TO GO:
To take in the full exhibit, which begins in the Stuart and Mimi Rose Gallery on the first floor of Roesch Library and moves to Marian Library's Crèche Museum on the seventh floor, please plan your visit during these open hours.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, Nov. 29–Jan. 7
1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4–5
1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11–12
(Closed Dec. 8; Dec. 23–Jan. 2, 2022)
For more information, to confirm hours, directions and parking, visit the website below.
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At the Manger Nativity Exhibit - University of Dayton
This annual exhibit at UD is free and open to the public