Call Description

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: 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 the Good, True and Beautiful.

Juror:  Emma Cassani is an experienced graphic designer skilled in editorial design, digital illustration, and writing with a unique passion for the intersection of art, theology, and culture. She holds a bachelor's degree in graphic design from Marian University, Indianapolis.

For the past five years, Emma has served as the graphic designer for The Catholic Telegraph, the print magazine of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, where she also contributes to photography and other creative projects. In 2024, she began writing her column Divine Seeing, which invites readers to pray with sacred art through historical background, visual analysis, and theological reflection.

With expertise in drawing, design, and art history, Emma brings a creative and discerning eye to her role as art juror. In curating the exhibit, she will apply the principles of art and design, her professional experience, and the timeless ideals of Plato’s three Transcendentals: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

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DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: January 1, 2026

Important Dates:

Deadline for Entries: January 1, 2026

Notification of Artists: January 8, 2026

Delivery of Artwork: January 20, 2026

Opening Reception: January 24, 2026| 6-9 PM

Exhibition Runs: January 24, 2026-  April 9, 2026

Artwork pick-up: April 10, 2026

Gallery Location: St. Francis Xavier Church, 611 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Please Note — accepted artwork must be hand delivered.

Entry Fee- $50 for up to three entries

Payment via CaFÉ or by check (received by January 1, 2026)

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

Submission Requirements:

Entries are digital and must be submitted online at CaFÉ.

Accepted Media: 

Painting, illumination, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography

Work in precious metals, enamel, liturgical textiles

Forms of digital media, graphic design, digital illustration

Work must be original to the submitting artist.

Not Accepted:

Works created in instructional or classroom settings

Works created with AI

Size & Display Guidelines:

Maximum size (including frame): 40” x 40”

3-D works: Must fit on a 20” x 20” x 38” pedestal

Hanging: Ready-to-hang with appropriate hardware (no saw-tooth hangers)

No shipped works; hand delivery and retrieval are required.

Artists are encouraged to submit works that reflect the ideals of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, as well as the dignity of the human person and the reality of the spiritual life. They should also demonstrate mastery of the chosen medium.

Liabilities and Responsibilities

All entries are entered at the artist’s risk

Care will be taken with handling, but neither The Angelico Project nor St. Francis Xavier Church is responsible for loss or damage.

Insurance is the responsibility of the artist

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

The Guild’s mission is to:

Enrich the faith & work of the artists

Nurture a taste for Goodness, a longing for Truth, and a love of Beauty

Deepen the artist’s relationship with the Creator

Build networks of artists in friendships, collaborations, and mentorships

Contact and More Information
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 Project as noted above. Checks must be received by January 1, 2026, 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, glass, liturgical textiles; forms of digital media, graphic design, digital illustration.

·         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).  

·         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 Project and the Angelico Catholic Arts Guild welcome 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.