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Out of the Depths:
Meditations on Hope
Fall 2025 Exhibition
As we continue to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope, this fall we will explore themes of hope through art. In October, The Port along with the Assisi Arts Community will be hosting an exhibit entitled, "Out of the Depths: Meditations on Hope."
The title for this theme is taken from Psalm 130—"Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord, Lord, hear my voice!" It is a psalm that cries out for God's mercy and presence in our lives. We live in hopeful expectation that His mercy does not fail, and that He is with us in the midst of life's many challenges.
My soul is longing for the Lord
more than watchman for daybreak.
Let the watchman count on daybreak
and Israel on the Lord.
Because with the Lord there is mercy
and fullness of redemption
We will be accepting artwork submissions from local artists up until September 12. You can find more info below.
Much like our previous series, along with the exhibit, we will be hosting a range of events that will dive into this theme. More info to come soon!
CALL FOR ARTISTS
In celebration of this Jubilee Year of Hope, Pittsburgh area artists are invited to submit work exploring this important Theological Virtue for a juried exhibition hosted by The Port this fall.
Details
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Up to three submissions per artist
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Email submission to AAC@portpgh.com
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Please include:
1. Submission list: title, size, medium, year.
2. Artist statement (optional)
3. Attached photograph(s) labeled as follows:
Last Name_title.jpg
Please note:
Generative AI is not permitted in the creative process of submitted work.
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission deadline: September 12th
Artist notification: September 19th
Delivery of work: October 3rd
Opening Reception: October 10th
Exhibition: October 10th – November 21st
The Port
3620 Butler St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Image credit:
Daniel in the Lion's Den (cropped),
by Henry Ossawa Tanner
SUGGESTED READING
Spes Non Confundit (Hope does not disappoint)
Christian Hope in the Catechism
Scriptures on Hope
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Psalm 42 – "Hope in God; I will praise him still"
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Psalm 130 – "Out of the Depths"
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Jeremiah 29:10-14 – Trust in the Lord’s providence
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Romans 5:1-5 – Hope and perseverance in trial
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Romans 8:18-25 – "the glory to be revealed"
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Revelation 21:1-5a – "I make all things new"
Other Resources
WORDS OF HOPE
Each week we will be trying to share a word of hope, largely taken from reflections of Pope Francis.
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