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The ‘Egg Tempera Painting in the Workshop of Blessed Fra Angelico’ workshop is underway, with instructor Matthew Conner, in late June 2023. (photo: Courtesy of the Catholic Art Institute / Courtesy of the Catholic Art Institute)

By Julian Kwasniewski, EWTN News, January 27, 2024

Julian Kwasniewski A musician, visual artist and writer, Julian Kwasniewski is Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Wyoming Catholic College. …

Editor’s Note: The Sacred Art Prize grand prize is named for Sister Paula Beierschmitt, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who founded a past organization in Philadelphia called the American Academy of the Sacred Arts and was a painter and sculptor. She appeared on EWTN to talk with Mother Angelica about her art, including a sculpture at Mary’s Shrine. The photo shown at this link was taken in 1999.

 

Kathleen Carr of the Chicago Art Institute details ‘the purpose of raising the mind and heart to God and expressing the mysteries of faith through the talents of artists, who are called to participate in God’s creative work through their artistic endeavors.’

Julian KwasniewskiThe Catholic Art Institute is a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of traditional sacred art. From classes and artists’ workshops, to lectures, online competitions, musical concerts and an annual conference, the institute has a mission to restore the Catholic arts. Additionally, the institute provides community and networking as well as financial support and promotion to artists through its annual sacred art competition. Founder Kathleen Carr recently spoke with the Register about the institute’s mission and ongoing projects.

Can you describe the mission of the Catholic Art Institute and when and how it came into existence?

The Catholic Art Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to restore a culture of truth, beauty and goodness. We empower artists to use their gifts to glorify God and captivate souls through beauty. Evangelization is at the heart of our work. ….

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