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God's Troubadour
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Fall 2026 Exhibition
2026 marks the 800th anniversary since the passing of Saint Francis into eternal life. This medieval man from Assisi has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations. Whether it is his radical renunciation of wealth and prestige, his love of creation, his service to the least in society, his poetic heart, or his mystical depth, Saint Francis continues to speak to today's world.
In celebration of this anniversary, our fall exhibit and series is an invitation to reflect and explore the heart of this saint. Throughout the year we will be hosting a range of opportunities to learn more about St. Francis, his life and his spirituality. We will be providing a number of prompts and resources to assist artists as they make works for this exhibit.
For this exhibit, we plan to expand the call for artist beyond the visual arts to poetry and music as well. Stay tuned for more information to come soon!
Peace & all good,
The AAC team and Capuchin Friars at The Port
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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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