The Angelico Catholic Arts Guild is an outreach of The Angelico Project specifically to Artists.  The 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.

Call for Artists/About the Exhibit: An area of joy and struggle for the artist is the desire to explore invisible realities through visual expression.  Mirroring the Creator, the artist is able to convey the Goodness of creation and Truth within reality through Beauty of form.  In offering an opportunity to contemplate the True, Good and Beautiful through their work, the artist can open the heart of the viewer to an encounter with our loving God.

The Goal of this exhibit is to showcase work by artists of the greater Cincinnati Region who strive to convey a sense of the True, Good and Beautiful.  Submitted artwork does not need to be overtly religious but should witness to the dignity of the human person, the reality of the spiritual life, and demonstrate mastery of the chosen medium.   

Eligibility: This exhibition is open to any artist (both professional and amateur) over the age of 18 in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region.  Works that engage with subjects of Catholic spirituality and Sacred Art are welcome (and encouraged).   Artists need not be Catholic to take part in the exhibit.  All entries must be original and submitted by the artist.  Limit three entries per artist. Work may be for sale or not-for-sale (NFS).

Juror: Ann Schmalstieg Barrett is a Pittsburgh based artist, inspired by Catholic theology and devotion.  After earning her BA in Art History and Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh (PA) and her MFA in Painting from the Laguna College of Art and Design (CA), she perused classical art training through Grand Central Atelier and Aristides Atelier.  In addition to completing commissioned work, she currently teaches studio and art history classes at Franciscan University, as well as sacred art painting workshops in various locations. Painting in oil and encaustic, Ann creates art to support prayer in public and private settings.  

AI image generation programs are not permitted. 

Please Note — accepted artwork must be hand-delivered, framed and ready to hang.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: August 30, 2024

Notification of Artists September 6, 2024
Delivery of Artwork September 13, 2024
Exhibition Runs September 14-28, 2024

Opening Reception Saturday, September 14 | 7-9 PM

Xavier University, Gallagher Student Center
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207

ENTRANCE FEE

$40.
for up to three entries  

Pay Entry Fee online at time of submission or pay by check to The Angelico Project. 

Checks must be received by August 30, 2024.

Mail to: The Angelico Project
2136 Chamber Center Drive
Lakeside Park, KY 41017

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 August 30, 2024 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.
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).  Xavier University Galleries ask a donation of 25%.         

       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 goodwill are welcome. 

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