Jubilee Art Show

Jubilee of Hope: An Art Show Celebrating Gratitude, Renewal and Community

At St. Bernard’s Church, Belmont

October 25th and 26th 2025

Theme: The Year of Jubilee - A time of liberation, forgiveness, and new beginnings.

Exhibition Opening: A celebratory evening with light refreshments, music and an opportunity to engage with the community.

Purpose of the Exhibition:

To provide a platform for parishioners to share their creative talents.

To foster a sense of community and connection through art.

To encourage reflection on the themes of the Year of Jubilee.

To beautify the parish space and inspire those who visit.

Exhibition Description:

This art show, Jubilee of Hope invites parishioners to explore the rich themes of the Year of Jubilee through their creative expressions. We encourage artists of all ages and skill levels to submit artwork that reflects the spirit of renewal, liberation, gratitude and community celebrated during this special time.

Artists may draw inspiration from these three themes of the Jubilee:

            Gratitude:            Joyful expressions of thankfulness and the abundance of God’s blessings
           Renewal:              Imagery of healing, restoration and fresh beginnings
           Community:        Reflections on unity, care for the marginalized and social harmony

Call for Artists:

We invite all members of the parish to participate in the Jubilee of Hope Art Show
Submission forms available on St. Bernard’s website, in the church foyer, the parish office or QR code.

Guidelines:
Each artist may submit up to 2 pieces.

Artwork must be original and created by the submitting artist.

All artwork must be ready for display (framed, mounted, ready for hanging).

A brief artist statement explaining the artwork's connection to the Jubilee theme is encouraged.

Artwork to be of a reasonable size

Due date for applications September 14.

Opening Celebration: A chance to connect with fellow artists and parishioners, enjoy music, and celebrate the creative spirit of the community.

You can download the brochure here

Enquiries to: stbernardleadership@gmail.com