Saturday, February 28, 2026
12:00 PM

Celebrate the Rothko Chapel's 55th Anniversary
12-3pm || Free, drop-in event with activations across our campus

We are honored to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Rothko Chapel, which was consecrated and opened to the public on February 27, 1971, followed by a public dedication of the Broken Obelisk to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on February 28, 1971. For 55 years, the Chapel has served as a space for contemplation, dialogue, and shared humanity—where art, spirituality, and human rights meet. We invite you to join with us in gratitude for the vision that shaped this sacred space and in reflection on its enduring presence in the world.

12:00 - 3:00pm | Chapel Plaza - Guided Visits Available; Food & Drink Vendors Open

12:45 - 1:15pm | Chapel Sanctuary - Remarks by President Abdullah Antepli & Crystal Bowl Meditation led by Gena Davis

1:30 - 1:45pm | Reflection Garden - Contemplative Music performed by DACAMERA Young Artist

2:00 - 2:15pm | Welcome House - Young Visitors' Story Time featuring My Voice is a Trumpet & Sometimes People March

2:30 - 2:45pm | Welcome House - Young Visitors' Story Time featuring Quiet & I Am Human: A Book of Empathy

Archival ephemera from past Chapel programs will be available to collect throughout the day. Take home a piece of Rothko Chapel history!