Our Religious Art Prizes
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 Religous 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 in Strathfield and the St Mary’s Cathedral crypt in Sydney hold public exhibitions of the works.
Christmas Story Art Competition and Exhibition
An annual competition and exhibition for Year 5 and Year 6 students in the Archdiocese of Sydney, Diocese of Bathurst and Catholic Students in Public Schools.
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 and available to view in the virtual gallery.
