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CALL FOR ART! The Cathedral Arts Festival is Jersey City’s longest-running art exhibition and celebration of artists and community. During the festival, the beautiful 160-year-old sanctuary of Jersey City’s beloved Grace Church Van Vorst is transformed into an art gallery featuring dozens of artists from the tri-state area. This year’s formal champagne gala will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. We reach out to our local art community and beyond to find the artists and work that will carry forward thirty plus years of creative excellence. Fine art mediums will be considered, including painting, sculpture, photography, multimedia, and drawing. We will consider submissions at a range of prices so that all members of the community can purchase original art of exceptional quality. All work is for sale with 60% of the sale going to the exhibiting artist and 40% to support Grace Church Van Vorst’s community programs, including the Grace Senior Center for Healthy Living and the Breakfast Plus program, which serves hot, nourishing meals to homeless, unemployed, underemployed, and food-insecure residents of Jersey City. .
This year’s theme:
“Threads of Connectivity”
Exploring the invisible and visible threads that bind us—culturally, emotionally, and physically. This exhibit invites artists to interpret the theme through various mediums, showcasing the intricate ways in which human relationships, histories, and environments interweave to shape our collective experience.
We are seeking works that delve into the connections between people, places, and ideas. Artists may explore themes such as:
Interpersonal relationships and emotional bonds
Cultural and historical connections
The intersection of technology and human interaction
Threads in nature and organic interconnectivity
Social networks and community ties
The symbolism of textiles, fiber arts, and weaving as metaphors for connection
Submission Guidelines - Please read carefully.
Artists may submit up to three works for consideration.
Email all submissions to: [email protected]
Works should align with the theme and be ready for installation. All canvas work should arrive wired and ready to hang. Photography must be framed - no exceptions. Sculptures should have their own pedestal.
Submissions should be clear images (JPG or PNG) labeled with the artist’s name, title of piece, medium, size and price. If your images are not labeled, your submission will be emailed back to you to be corrected.
Submission Deadline: Friday, April 18th by midnight.
Notification of Acceptance: Monday, April 28th. Please wait to be notified, all submissions will be responded to.
Artwork Delivery: Saturday, May10th and Sunday, May11th, 12 to 6pm.
Artwork will remain up and open to the public until Monday, May 28th.
Artwork Pickup: Thursday, May 29th, 12 to 6pm
Sales & Commissions
Artwork sales will be managed by Curator, Andrea McKenna. A 40% commission will be taken on all sales, with the remainder (60%) going to the artist.
Contact Information
For inquiries and submissions, please contact the curator:
Andrea McKenna
[email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
39 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07302
