Celebration of the Eucharist

Holy Name Catholic Church is inviting 2D artists from around the country to participate in a highly reverent display of art featuring the Most Blessed Sacrament, The Eucharist. Catholic artists are highly encouraged to participate, but all artists, regardless of religion, are welcome to submit art.

Artwork can be any representation (realism or abstract) of the Holy Eucharist. The artwork must be respectful, as the Eucharist is the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Creativity is a plus!

Our art show will open just days before the Eucharistic Procession reaches Steamboat Springs, in Colorado on June 4-5, 2024.

See the route here.

From our Pacific coast, the western arm of the Pilgrimage will cross the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains on foot. The Junipero Serra Route will be the longest and most challenging branch of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage—covering over 2,200 miles!

Application Requirements

The deadline for submission is Tuesday, April 30, 2024; Artists will be notified of their status via email by Thursday, May 4-8th, 2024. If your work is selected, it must arrive presentation ready (framed and with appropriate installation materials).

Shipped work must be received by Friday, May 24, 2024, in reusable packaging with a prepaid label for return shipping. (In-person drop-off will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 10-5 pm. All hand delivered work must be received at the Holy Name Catholic Church Office at 504 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, by 5 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2024).

Opening reception Saturday, June 1st, 2024!! Work must remain on exhibit through Sunday, June 29th. From there, selected artists may must arrange for work to be picked up on Monday, July 1st. Any shipped work will be returned the following week. Return shipping will be at the artist expense.

Holy Name Catholic Church reserves the right to reject accepted artwork if, upon arrival and viewing of the artwork, the quality of the work does not match the images it was represented by, or if the artist violates the artwork size/weight restrictions.

All artists 18 and over are eligible. 

• 2d artwork only.
• Original artwork only.
• Artwork must be an original creation by you, not a print.
• No photography or artificial intelligence.
• All artwork must be for sale.
• Artist receives 80% of sale price.
• Venue receives 20% of sale price.
• Framed artwork (outside dimensions) must be no larger than 48" wide on any side.
• Professionally mounted and framed.
• Wire hangers only.
• Please use Plexi or Plastic glazing instead of Glass. Glass is not recommended (damage, during shipping may happen).
• Shipped artwork: Please include return shipping label with reusable box and FedEx or UPS account numbers.
• Shipping Artwork: Artists will get the shipping address upon notification of participation, March 29th, 2024.

Eligibility Criteria

All submissions will be through Café-Call for Entry 

Please provide clear images large enough to show detail. Images should be between 2-4 MB each, and not exceed 25 MB for the entire form entry.

We can not assist participants in preparing their images but if you have questions, please feel free to email us at: greg.effinger@catholicsteamboat.org

Please include the following information when submitting entry:

• Artist’s full name
• Title of work
• Media
• Price for sale (all artwork is for sale)
• Dimensions in inches (height x width) or (height x width x depth) weight if applicable. See size restrictions.
• Contact info. Website, social media, E-mail, cell number
• Consent: 
  By submitting artwork you agree: "I consent for my artwork images to be published and displayed by Holy Name Catholic Church, for display and promotional purposes, in print, and digital social media platforms and websites."