Canning Liturgical Arts

History, Tradition, Iconography, & Art

“Worthy art is an essential, integral element in the sacred beauty of a church building.�

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anning Liturgical Arts is the leader in architectural finishes and period designs for sacred interiors. We are specialized in ecclesiastical decorative finishes, and our work in ornamental plastering, decorative painting, art restoration, stone restoration, and custom fine art murals can be seen in sacred places from California to Massachusetts.

Our clients appreciate our passion for our work, as well as our emphasis on integrity, honesty, and authenticity – hallmarks of the Canning legacy since 1976.

Beauty awakens the soul to act.

Owen Jones, Proposition 1

Restoration, Research, Discovery, & Design Historic Structures Reports Plaster Assessment & Surveys Historic Paint Studies Planning & Design Fundraising & Consulting Restoration Consultation In Situ Mockups Watercolor Renderings Commissioned Artwork

Traditional Decoration Methods & Materials Murals & Fine Art Decorative Painting Stenciling & Trompe L’oeil Faux Marbres & Faux Bois Stone & Metal Restoration Wood Restoration Gilding & Glazing Fine Art Conservation

Plaster Substrates

Ornamental Plaster Casting, Fabrication, & Carving Three-Coat Plaster Traditional Lime Plaster Consolidation & Reattachment Scagliola Watercolor Renderings Commissioned Artwork

Canning Liturgical Arts’ knowledge, experience, and deep respect for Christian liturgy and iconology, make us a valued resource for our clients.

Table of Contents Commissioned Artwork

The Baptism of Christ Madonna of the Goldfinch

Sacred Spaces

Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist Battell Chapel, Yale University Cathedral of Saint Patrick Most Holy Trinity Our Lady Help of Christians Saint Cecilia Church Saint John the Evangelist Church Saint Mary Church Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church Saint Patrick Church Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine of Saint Anne

Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Commissioned Artwork

The Baptism of Christ

Madonna of the Goldfinch

The Baptism of Christ

Original commissioned artwork.

Madonna of the Goldfinch

Original commissioned artwork inspired by the Giovanni Battista Tiempolo created c.1790.

Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Sacred Spaces

Archdiocese of the Military Chapel Washington, DC

New design and implementation of three commissioned murals

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Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Basilica of St. John the Evangelist Stamford, CT

New design and implementation of the decorative scheme to fit the 1879 Roman Catholic interior.

Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Battell Chapel, Yale University New Haven, CT

Restoration of the interior decoration.

The Cathedral of Saint Patrick Norwich, CT

Interior restoration and reinstatement of historic decorative scheme and commission of 22 murals depicting the life of Christ.

Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Most Holy Trinity Pomfret, CT

New design of decorative paint finishes and Stations of the Cross.

Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Our Lady Help of Christians Newton, MA

Historic analysis and investgation, replication of the original decorative finishes, conservation of artwork.

Our Lady of Fatima Adoration Chapel Trumbull, CT

New design scheme and implementation of commissioned murals.

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Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Saint Cecilia Boston, MA

Conservation of historic plaster finishes and artwork, reinstatement of original designs and decoration.

St. John the Evangelist Clinton, MA

Restoration of the interior decoration, fine art conservation of murals and statues, and ornamental plaster.

Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Saint Mary’s Church Norwalk, CT

New design of decorative scheme, fabrication of the plaster reredos, mural design of Our Lord’s baptism.

Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Willimantic, CT

Consolidation and stablization of fire damaged historic plaster, design and execution of new decorative design scheme, commssioned artwork, conservation cleaning and restoration of fire damaged mural.

Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Saint Patrick’s Church Lowell, MA

Reinstatement of original decorative scheme, marble restoration, conservation of murals, new commissioned artwork, design and construction of new cry room and furnishings to blend with historic features.

Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe LaCrosse, WI

Design and implementation of the new decorative scheme and installation of all ornamental walls and ceilings.

Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Shrine of Saint Anne Waterbury, CT

Multi-phased historic restoration of the original 1922 decorative paint scheme and fine art conservation.

Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Consult.

Design.

Artistry.

Craftsmanship.

Yours in Christ.

www.CanningLiturgicalArts.com | 203-272-9868 150 Commerce Court, Cheshire, CT 06410