Project: In the Light: A Skyspace by James Turrell
Chestnut Hill Friends Meetinghouse Project
- Date Awarded
- 04/01/12
- Amount
- $80,000
- Grant Period
- 04/01/12 to 05/31/15
- Focus Area
- Fostering the Arts
- Community
- Philadelphia
- Initiative
- Knight Arts Challenge
Project Links
Grantee Contact
- Philadelphia, PA
- www.chfmnewmeetinghouse.org
Featured Media
To spark dialogue about contemporary art by incorporating the work of internationally acclaimed light and space artist James Turrell into a new Quaker meetinghouse that is open to all
Summary: To spark dialogue about contemporary art, the Chestnut Hill Friends Meetinghouse will incorporate the work of internationally acclaimed light artist James Turrell into a new facility. With a tradition of welcoming people of all faiths, the Quaker site will open at dawn and dusk to residents and tourists of all ages and backgrounds. Known for combining art and science to create simple, luminous chambers that prompt greater self-awareness through silent contemplation, Turrell’s works are commissioned by museums worldwide. This permanent installation in a nontraditional setting aims to become a major landmark, fostering dialogue about the intersection of art, spirituality and the human experience.
Project Team
Knight Foundation