The Work of Our Hands - Year of St Joseph

This juried exhibition hosted by The Angelico Project showcases excellent and beautiful contemporary artwork honoring laborers, fatherhood and family in the Year of St Joseph. Submitted artwork 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. Subjects sought include scenes from the life of the Holy Family, images of Fatherhood, and depictions of St Joseph's virtues and attributes, especially his titles in the Litany of St Joseph. 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 God.

Eligibility: Open to any artist over the age of 18, professional or amateur, of any faith tradition. All entries must be original, created by the submitting artist within the past five years, and not previously shown in a juried exhibition. Maximum three entries per artist. Entry fee is $25 for up to three entries. Accepted media include painting, illumination, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, work in precious metals, enamel, and liturgical textiles. Copies of existing works are not eligible. Work may be for sale or not-for-sale; a 20% commission from sales will be required by the Woman's Art Club of Cincinnati.

Submission deadline: September 5, 2021. Entries are digital and must be submitted online at CaFÉ (CallforEntry.org). Images should be JPEG format, no larger than 5MB, 1200-1500 pixels on the longest side at 72 dpi. Exhibition runs September 10-21, 2021 at Woman's Art Club Cultural Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave., Mariemont, OH 45227. Opening reception: Friday, September 10, 6-9 PM. Curated by Bernadette Carstensen Cody. Accepted artwork must be hand-delivered and retrieved; no shipped works accepted. Size requirements: wall art including frame must not exceed 40" x 40"; sculpture and 3-D artwork must fit on a pedestal measuring 20"x20"x39". All works must be delivered ready-to-hang with appropriate hanging hardware.