Religious Creative Arts Competition

Catholic Schools Broken Bay invites the return of our annual Religious Creative Arts Competition, a celebration of student creativity, faith, and imagination!

This year’s theme is inspired by one of our core values - WITNESS:
“You will receive power from the Holy Spirit, and you will be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8).

Students across our schools will be exploring what it means to live as witnesses through art, creating works that express hope, faith, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Why is this exciting?

  • It’s a chance for students to share their unique voice and talents.
  • They’ll deepen their understanding of faith in creative and meaningful ways.
  • Winning artworks will be showcased and celebrated across our CSBB community at a special showcase evening!

We can’t wait to see the incredible pieces your children will create this year. Keep an eye out for updates from your school on how students can get involved—and join us in encouraging their artistic journey!

For the past decade, this highly anticipated event has been celebrating the artistic abilities of our talented students. With five categories, including visual arts, dance, drama, music, and short film, there’s something for everyone to get involved in.

 

2024
Selected visual arts finalists

Aidan D.

St Leo's Catholic College, Wahroonga

This artwork that has been created effortlessly represents the theme, joy and has multiple reasons to prove it. For example, the bright and detailed sunset has been executed in a way that you can only understand when viewing the artwork. The sheer tones and contrast between the hills and trees makes the artwork deeply effective. This sunset represents joy as the yellows and light oranges, as well as deep purples and violets, which are joyful colours.

Another example of why this artwork unarguably represents and demonstrates joy is that the three people and the dog represent our family, as we are at our favourite holiday destination, on Four Mile Beach. We are running with our dog on the beach as the sun sets and it makes us feel joy on such a joyous evening. To summarise, this artwork is a well executed and visually appealing piece, and brings happiness when you look at it.

Lennox S.

St Paul's Catholic College, Manly

Title: For the Joy of the Game
In our world today there are few places where we gather, like Church or School, and celebrate joyfully. My artwork is a painting and photo collage, capturing a moment of joy and hops during the 2012 premiership AFL game. Look past the image of Adam Goodes and focus on the faces of people who show the atmosphere, culture and spirt of community. St Paul recognised the spirituality in everyday life and that is why I chose to paint this joyful scene.

Camilla P.

Mater Maria Catholic College, Warriewood

My artwork depicts the joy found in sharing meals with family and friends. It has been created using animated and colourful techniques to highlight the joy I feel when we sit and enjoy eating and conversing with each other.
My Grandmother always reinforced the significance of sharing meals as ritual and an important part of my …culture.
This artwork was inspired by our Catholic faith’s celebration of the Eucharist which translates to a time of giving thanks. The act of gratitude also brings me joy and is a gentle reminder that being grateful for my friends, family and the food I have, is important to recognise each day.

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