Sacred Art Contest

Allartwork must be submitted ready for display. Artwork should be mounted on sturdy backing or canvas. No loose paper, glitter, or fragile attachments. Framing is optional but encouraged.

OBJECTIVE

Participants are invited to create original artwork inspired by the theme:

“The Cross Is Our Only Hope”

Artwork may depict:

• The Crucifixion of Christ
• The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
• The Finding of the True Cross by St. Helena
• The Triumph of the Cross
• The Seven Last Words
• Saints devoted to the Cross
• The Cross in daily Christian life
• The Cross as a sign of hope amid suffering
• Eucharistic themes connected to Calvary
• Symbolic representations of redemption through the Cross

MEDIA

Participants are welcome to submit their artwork created in any of the following media:

Drawing

• Colored pencils
• Graphite
• Charcoal
• Pastels

Painting

• Watercolor
• Acrylic
• Oil

Mixed Media

JUDGING CRITERIA

Artwork will be judged according to:

Judges will especially look for artwork that communicates the Christian meaning of the Cross with reverence and beauty.

AWARDS

First Place (Each age division)

Second Place (Each age division)

Third Place (Each age division)

People’s Choice Award (Selected by visitors during the exhibition)

Pastor’s Award (Chosen by Fr. Ricardo Arriola)

Shrine Sacred Art Award

For the artwork that most beautifully expresses the spiritual meaning of the Cross. 

This artwork will be printed in a big canvas and will be placed in the hallway that connects the church building and the chapel.

EXHIBITION

Selected artwork will be displayed during the Shrine’s 90th Anniversary celebrations in 2026.

An awards reception and exhibition opening will be held at the Shrine of the True Cross.