People from all parts of the world and all walks of life visit the Chapel for renewal and restoration. They come to experience prayer, meditation, religious services, lectures, concerts, or simply sit in silence among the magnificent Mark Rothko murals.
Update on the Opening of the Rothko Chapel and Suzanne Deal Booth Welcome House
All Day
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Temporary Closure - Health & Safety During COVID-19
All Day
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Wedding Rehearsal
5 PM
There will be a wedding rehearsal in the Chapel between 5 - 6 PM. The Chapel will remain open to the public during this time but there will be talking and possibly music.
Private Wedding Ceremony
10:30 AM
The Chapel will close to the public at 10:30 AM for a private wedding ceremony. The Chapel will reopen to the public at 12 PM.
Private Memorial Service
11:30 AM
The Chapel will close to the public for a private memorial service at 11:30 AM. The Chapel will reopen to the public at 1 PM.
Rehearsal
5:30 PM
The Chapel will close to the public at 5:30 PM for a rehearsal.
Chapel Closure for Opening Spaces Site Development
The Rothko Chapel and grounds will be closed from March 2019 through June 2020. This temporary closure is the first part of the implementation of the Rothko Chapel Opening Spaces master plan focused on restoring the Chapel as a unique sacred art site, serving the growing number of visitors and program participants, and setting the stage for programmatic expansion.
For more information on the Chapel restoration and Opening Spaces masterplan developments click here.
Experience past programs to learn more about the Rothko Chapel on Vimeo or Soundcloud.
2020 Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award
The upcoming award recognizes 3 individuals working within the areas of art, spirituality, and human rights, who have committed their life’s work toward climate justice and the creation of a more sustainable, livable and possibility-filled world.
While the next Óscar Romero Award (ORA) Ceremony is scheduled to be held in June 2020, due to COVID-19 concerns we will not hold any programs at the Chapel until it is safe to do so for our staff and visitors. Please check back for event announcements and updates here. Experience past ORA ceremonies on Vimeo or Soundcloud.
Living Mindfully
Explore the relationship between the sacred and the self through video and audio recordings of past practices, discussions, and gatherings that cultivate a more spiritually focused and mindful life.
-Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual & Faith Traditions Soundcloud
-Twilight Meditations & Days of Observance Soundcloud
-Concept of the Divine Series Vimeo Soundcloud
-Interfaith Thanksgiving Services Vimeo Soundcloud
Transformative Power of Art
Witness the Chapel come to life with provocative music and original artist projects through video and audio recordings of past concerts and performances on Vimeo and Soundcloud.
Advancing Human Rights
Examine intersectional social justice issues from a local to global perspective through video and audio recordings of past symposia, conversations and lectures.
-Annual MLK Birthday Celebration Vimeo Soundcloud
-2016 Symposium: Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities Vimeo Soundcloud
-2017 Symposium - An Act of Justice: Undoing the Legacy of Mass Incarceration Vimeo Soundcloud
-2019 Symposium - Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis Vimeo Soundcloud