The Angelico Catholic Arts Guild’s mission is

to enrich the faith and work of artists;

to nurture a taste for Goodness, a longing for Truth, and a love of Beauty;

to deepen the artist’s relationship with the Creator;

to build networks of artists in friendships, collaborations, and mentorships.

The goal of this exhibition is to showcase excellent fine art works produced by artists in the greater Cincinnati Region that are a visual exploration of invisible realities e.g., love, hope, the Creator’s imagination, etc, and of the created world; artwork that moves the viewer to prayer.

Submitted Artwork does not need to be of a religious nature but should evidence elements of Goodness, Truth, and Beauty; witness to the dignity of the human person; attest to the reality of the spiritual life; and demonstrate mastery of the artist’s medium.

Twenty-first Century Catholic art will be a new reflection of Beauty ever ancient, ever new!   It must be excellent in concept and craft.

Eligibility: The Angelico Catholic Arts Guild welcomes all Artists, Catholic and non-Catholic. All people of good will are welcome. 

This exhibition is open to any artist over the age of 18, professional or amateur.  Artists must reside in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region.  All entries must be original, by the submitting artist.  Limit three entries per artist. Work may be for sale or not-for-sale (NFS).

The focus of the jurying process will be on excellence in concept, technique, and expression; work that will inspire and move the heart and mind toward God.

Juror: This exhibition will be selected by Cecelia Dorger, Ph.D., Art Historian and Professor of Art History at Mt. St. Joseph University and at the Athenaeum of Ohio.  Dr Dorger presents the dynamic Lunch with the Lord Lecture Series at St Peter in Chains Cathedral.  She specializes in sacred art, especially images of the Virgin Mary, and teaches the use of sacred art to facilitate prayer, Visio Divina.  

Please Note — accepted artwork must be hand delivered.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: October 21, 2022

Notification of Artists October 28
Delivery of Artwork November 2, 2022
Exhibition Runs November 12, 2022- January 12, 2023

Opening Reception Saturday, November 12 | 7-10 PM

St Francis Xavier Church Undercroft

        611 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

ENTRANCE FEE

$40
for up to three entries  

Pay Entry Fee online at time of submission or pay by check to Angelico Catholic Arts Guild. Checks must be received by October 21, 2022.

Mail to: Angelico Catholic Arts Guild

PO Box 18092 

Cincinnati, Ohio  45218

www.angelicoproject.org

Application Requirements

Submission Requirements

·         Entries are digital and must be submitted online at CaFÉ.

          Fee Payment — CaFÉ website at time of entry submission or by check made out to the Angelico Catholic Arts Guild as noted above. Checks must be received by October 21, 2022 in order for submission entry to be eligible for the competition/exhibition. Artists will be notified when checks are received.

·         Media: painting, illumination, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, work in precious metals, enamel, liturgical textiles.

·         All work must be of original concept and design.  Copies of existing works are not eligible.
Work created in an instructional setting, including, but not limited to, workshops and art classes, are not considered original artwork. The focus of the jurying process will be on concept and excellence in craftsmanship.

·         Maximum entries, three (3).  (Entrance fee is the same for one, two or three entries.)

·         Work may be for sale or Not-For-Sale (NFS).  The artist will receive 100% of the sale.

·         Frames are required for most 2-D pieces — exceptions are gallery-wrap stretched canvas showing no bare or stapled edges, wall-mounted pieces designed to be displayed without frames (for example: fabric pieces, works on panels, wall sculptures, 2-D glass art, etc.)  All works must be delivered ready-to-hang with all appropriate hanging hardware — saw-tooth hangers are not appropriate and will not be accepted.

·         Size of wall art, including frame, must not exceed 40″ x 40″.

·         Sculpture, glass, and other 3-D art work must be of a measurement to be exhibited atop a pedestal measuring 20″x20″x39″.

·         Needlework, Fibre Art and Small items such as jewelry must include display props.

• Accepted work must be hand-delivered and retrieved. No shipped works will be accepted.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility: The Angelico Catholic Arts Guild welcomes all Artists, Catholic and non-Catholic. All people of good will are welcome. 

This exhibition is open to any artist over the age of 18, professional or amateur.  Artists must reside in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region.  All entries must be original, by the submitting artist.  Limit three entries per artist. Work may be for sale or not-for-sale (NFS).