11th Annual Archbishop’s
High School Art Exhibit

The Catholic Fine Arts Council hosted the 11th Annual Archbishop's Invitational High School Art Exhibit Awards Reception on March 13st, 2025. This year's theme, "Where Heaven Meets Earth" is depicted in the students’ artwork and in their reflections.

Judging was completed by Donna Coleman, Donna Houtterman, Lesle Knop, and Father Mark Mertes. Mrs. Julie Flanagan also led an interactive art activity during the awards reception.

Thank you to our talented students from Bishop Miege High School, Bishop Ward High School, Hayden High School, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Maur Hill-Mount Academy, and St. James Academy. A sincere thank you to the parents of these artistic students and to our Catholic High Schools’ dedicated art faculty.

Thank you to the Catholic Fine Arts Council, Office of Catholic Schools, Savior Pastoral Center, and the Board of Directors of the Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas that provides the funds for the invitational exhibit and for the student awards.

The public exhibition will run from March 1 - April 30, 2025 at Savior Pastoral Center in the Art Hallway. Don’t miss your opportunity to check out some amazing art pieces created by high school students in our Archdiocese!

2025 Winners

Archbishop’s Award- 1st Place

“Finally” by Mary Alice Solano, Bishop Miege
Superintendent’s Award- 2nd Place

“Marriage Supper of the Lamb” by Van Par, St. James Academy
Popular Choice

“Mary Mourns her Son” by Ella Zysk, St. James Academy