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The Dove Art Center was founded as a tribute
to the Rev. Carl Nau, the rector of St. Paul's from 1921 until 1947. Mr.
Nau was an English artist who came to the United States to design jewelry
for Tiffany's of New York. He later became a priest. Mr. Nau had a very
strong influence in the architectural design of St. Paul's. He favored the
Neo-Gothic features including the Grinning Gargoyles that are on the bell
tower.
The Dove Art Center honored the legacy of Mr. Nau who was a
very talented watercolor artist. The Center held a two-week summer camp
and a Saturday morning academy for area children. This outreach effort
continued Mr. Nau's commitment to enhancing the community and improving
the lives of others. The Center also cooperated with other organizations
such as Kaw Valley Arts and Humanities, Theater for Young America, Camp
Shakespeare, the Alvin Ailey Dancers and The Renaissance Academy.
The Grinning Gargoyle project at St. Paul's provided funds for
outreach programs which helped the needy. The Grinning Gargoyle statue was
scuplted by a local Kansas City, Kansas artist and was hand cast by local
artisans in a studio and the bottom of the church tower. Proceeds went to
support the parish's feeding ministries and the Dove Art Center
activities.
The St. Paul Coloring Book is a digital reproduction
of the Stained Glass that represents "Scenes from the Life of Jesus" as
told in the stained glass windows of St. Paul's. The windows are located
in the nave of the church. The coloring book is used by Sunday Schools
across the country and is available as a gift for all children.
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