In Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), Pope Francis wrote:
“Every expression of true beauty can … be acknowledged as a path leading to an encounter with the Lord Jesus.” (n.167)
The annual visual arts prizes and exhibitions below celebrate both the spirituality and creativity of our students.
CLANCY PRIZE FOR RELIGIOUS ART
This art prize and exhibition is open to all our secondary students. It is a celebration of students’ creativity and spirituality, inspired by Cardinal Edward Clancy.
Entries range from sculptures and paintings to photographs and mixed media. The Australian Catholic University’s McGlade Gallery, Strathfield, and the St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney crypt hold public exhibitions of the works.
For queries related to the Clancy Prize exhibition please contact Ivanka Rancic on 0436 682 679 or email: ivanka.rancic@syd.catholic.edu.au.
CHRISTMAS STORY ART COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION
An annual competition and exhibition for Year 5 and Year 6 students in the Archdiocese of Sydney, and dioceses of Wollongong and Bathurst.
Students are encouraged to reflect on the Sacred Scripture of Advent and Christmas through prayer and artistic expression, making connections to their own and shared life experiences.
Every year, hundreds of artworks are submitted by students and shortlisted by a team of professional artists and teaching specialists from the Mission and Identity and creative arts fields.
Winners are announced at a ceremony. Shortlisted works are displayed in the exhibition over the Advent period at the University of Notre Dame, Sydney.