"Quest for Beauty" Film & Exhibition
Tue, May 05
|WorldFire Church
Come enjoy this special screening of Quest for Beauty and an exhibition of works by William Schickel. Stick around after the film for an engaging panel discussion. This will be a great evening full of art, film, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and meaningful conversation about faith and beauty.
Time & Location
May 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WorldFire Church, 850 Studer Ave, Columbus, OH 43206, USA
About the event
Quest for Beauty is a feature documentary exploring the life and work of William Schickel, a prolific twentieth-century Catholic artist whose career spanned more than six decades. Working across painting, sculpture, stained glass, and architectural design, Schickel shaped a remarkable body of commissioned work, including his renowned renovation of the Abbey of Gethsemani, where he collaborated closely with Thomas Merton.
The film traces Schickel’s lifelong pursuit of beauty, the challenges he faced, and his vision for the Church — marked by a deep commitment to unity within the Body of Christ. His works reside in private collections and institutions around the world, including the Vatican Museums, bearing witness to an artistic legacy rooted in faith, craftsmanship, and communion.
Directed by David Whitacker
Produced by Creo Arts, CAC at Belmont, Joe and Susie Schickel, The Bruegemann Center for Dialogue at Xavier University
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