About the Chapel Art Center

The Alva de Mars Megan Chapel Art Center is Saint Anselm College's gallery for the exhibition of fine art. Founded in 1967, this facility provides a gracious setting for special exhibitions and houses a permanent collection of artworks. It welcomes the campus and general public with exhibitions throughout the academic year.

Formerly the college's chapel, the Chapel Art Center maintains a beautifully decorated vaulted ceiling with allegorical lunettes painted by Father Raphael Pfisterer, O.S.B. (1877-1942) and magnificent stained glass windows. Its uniquely serene ambiance and rich historical significance make for the perfect cultural setting. As a center for the promotion of the fine arts, exhibitions coincide with lectures, tours, concerts, and recitals.
 

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Gallery Hours  (when an exhibit is open)

  • Tuesday – Friday.: 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday evenings: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

 

Exhibitions

Chapel Arts Exhibit

Next Exhibition

Our three-part exhibition series, Grace & Favor - Art and Philanthropy at the Chapel Art Center, will celebrate the history and illustrate how art and philanthropy can work together to drive progress.

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 24 at 5:00 p.m.

From the Recent Past

Still Waters, Deep Reflections The Art of Evelin Bodfish Bourne 
February 12 - May 10, 2026
 

Passion for Progress: Serigraph Prints by Corita Kent
September 25 - December 5, 2025
 

Three Vignettes
March 13 - May 6, 2025
 

Woman as Artist/Woman as Subject
November 15 - December 6, January 21 - February 14
 

Collection Review: Selections from the Permanent Collection, including Recent Acquisitions
September 13 - October 11
 

The Intimacy of Seeing: Elsa Voelcker – A Retrospective
March 7 - April 19, 2024