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.

  • 3 June 2024 – ‘Expression of interest’ exhibition applications due
  • 16 August 2024 – Artists statements and condition of entry forms due
  • 12 & 13 September 2024 – Artworks sent to ACU McGlade Gallery, Strathfield
  • 19 September 2024 – Clancy Prize exhibition opening night and awards ceremony
  • 20 – 26 September – Exhibition dates
  • 27 September – Collection of artworks

Clancy Prize

$2,000 awarded to the winning work (individual or collaborative)

Monsignor Doherty Prize

Stage 4 individual prize – $1,000
Stage 4 collaborative prize – $500
2nd prize – $300
3rd prize – $150

Brian Jordan Prize

Stage 5 individual prize – $1,000
Stage 5 collaborative prize – $500
2nd prize – $300
3rd prize – $150

Br Kelvin Canavan Prize

Stage 6 individual/collaborative prize – $1,000

Packing Room Prize – $250

ACU School of Arts and Sciences Award – $250

ACU School of Education Award – $100

Sponsors’ Award – $250

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 experience.

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.