10th Annual Archbishop’s
High School Art Exhibit

The Catholic Fine Arts Council hosted the 10th Annual Archbishop's Invitational High School Art Exhibit Awards Reception on March 1st, 2024. This year's theme, "With the Heart of a Shepherd" is depicted in the students’ artwork and in their reflections.

Judging was completed by Fr. Anthony Saiki, Lesle Knop, Barb Muzik, and Julie Flanagan. 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, 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, 2023 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!

2024 Winners

Archbishop’s Award- 1st Place

“Heart of the Shepherd” by Grace Kissell, St. James Academy
Superintendent’s Award- 2nd Place

“In His Care” by Sophia Werkowitch, St. Thomas Aquinas
Popular Choice

“The Harmony of God’s Creation” by Kayzeen Bhamani, STA