Roman Catholic 
Diocese of Ogdensburg

Recognizing sacred arts' ability to foster Hope, and desiring an opportunity for artists and musicians throughout the diocese to come together for a communal expr​ession of hope and prayer, the Diocese of Ogdensburg is organizing an arts festival entitled ”The Look, Feel, & Sound of Hope” on August 24th starting at 3 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Saranac Lake. The event is part of the diocese’s 2025 Jubilee Year Celebration and aims to bring a greater share of hope and prayer to our lives, our communities and our world.

MUSIC    

For musicians from around the diocese, there are three ways to participate in this initiative: as a member of the Diocesan Choir, as a Soloist/part of a chamber music group, and/or the Invitational Diocesan Schola Select Choir. Registrations as a declaration of interest are due by May 30th. Soloists and chamber music groups will need to provide a demo/sample by June 11th.
 
For questions about the music portion of the event please email Father Lukas Gruber (lgruber@rcdony.org) or Christine Bookman (ogdensburgmusic@rcdony.org )​  

Diocesan Choir info soloist/chamber group info

VISUAL/TACTILE ART 

Visual/tactile artists can register to show interest in displaying visual art at the event by clicking on the Art Form Registration button below. For minors submitting art, a release will need to be submitted by parent or guardian (please click on button below).     

Entry forms are due by May 30th, with photograph of art to be submitted by June 30th. 

For questions about the art portion of the event please email Carol Gonthier (cgonthier@twcny.rr.com ) or Christy Clark Collins (christyclarkcollins@gmail.com )

Download Art Form Art Minor Release