Fine Arts Council

"As our Holy Father said recently, 'Beauty is ... a clear expression of mankind's highest aspirations and manifestations of the glory of God.' Art is a reflection of the divine within the human being and that is why the Church has always tried to respect, support and ... use the art effectively."    - Bishop John McCarthy

The Council's Mission & Goals

The mission of the Diocesan Fine Arts Council is to act as a catalyst and lead a renaissance in visual religious fine art with a focus on the Judeo-Christian faith.

The goal of the Council is to:

• Raise awareness and appreciation of fine religious art.
• Encourage the use of religious fine art in our churches, schools and homes.
• Facilitate contact between professional artists, architects, contractors, church and school building committees.
• Host religious fine art exhibitions, portfolio shows, architectural displays and educational seminars.
• Enhance religious fine art educational opportunities through scholarships and internet links to related Web sites.

Additional Resources for Art and Church:

• Pope John Paul II's inspiring letter to artists
• Pope Benedict XVI's address to artists in the Sistine Chapel
• The Episcopal Church and the Visual Arts at www.ecva.org
• The Institute for Sacred Architecture at www.sacredarchitecture.org
• The New Liturgical Movement at www.newliturgicalmovement.org