When God creates an artist, he does so with the talents and abilities necessary to see His beauty and truth in the world, and lead others to them. We are blessed and honored to be hosting the 11th Annual Art Show and Sale that will showcase the wonderful, God-given talent of local artists!

Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Shrine Art Show & Sale, June 26 – July 23, 2021! The show will be BOTH onsite and online. For those who plan to visit in person, over 100 pieces will also be displayed on the 3rd floor in the Upper Room & the Last Supper Room. See thought-provoking works of art from talented artists, including many available for purchase. While you’re there, cast your vote for your favorite piece for the People's Choice Award. 

The Show and Sale will be held onsite during the following dates and times; as well as online.

• Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
• Friday & Saturday:  9:30am - 4:00pm
• Sunday:  12:00pm - 4:00pm
• The Shrine is CLOSED July 4 & 5, 2021

Welcome! We look forward to your wonderful creativity and talent at the 11th Annual Art Show & Sale! 

ART SHOW AWARDS
Monetary prizes will be awarded by the Show Judge as follows:

• Best of Show:  $500
• 1st ($100), 2nd ($75) & 3rd ($50) Awarded in 3 Categories: Painting, Drawing and 3D
• People's Choice:  $100
• Religious Theme:  $100
• 6 Honorable Mention: Ribbon

• June 4, 2021:  Registration Form and Fee Deadline
• June 4–11, 2021:  Art drop-off between 9am and 4pm.
• June 24, 2021:  Artists’ Awards & Reception at 7:00pm (Awards announced at 8:00pm)
• June 26 - July 23, 2021:  Art Show & Sale Open to the Public
• July 24 - 26, 2021:  Art pick-up during normal Shrine hours

• Artwork must remain at the Shrine throughout the Show & Sale.
• People’s choice award and Religious theme award winners are also eligible for all other prizes
• Artwork will be photographed to promote the show & sale online. 
• The Artists’ Awards will be recorded & shared online.
• You may submit a prepared biography or fill out the form provided with registration.

Your support helps to make the Maria Stein Shrine’s 11^th Annual Art Show and Sale possible!  Your sponsorship allows the artists to share their gifts and talents, and be awarded generous prizes. You are making a difference by helping to further the mission of the Shrine! 

2021 Art Show Sponsors!

Alan Davis Insurance & Financial Services
Bella's Italian Grille
Betty's Natural Foods., LLC
ChillTex, LLC
Diversified Pond Supplies LLC
Edward Jones, Dave Connelly
Eiting Auction Service
Financial Concepts
First National Bank New Bremen
Fort Recovery Insurance
G & S Custom Ag
Garmann/Miller & Associates, Inc
Grand Lake Family Dentistry
Heitkamp Crop Insurance, LLC
Homan Interiors
Huelsman Automotive
Jack and Bonnie Buschur Family
M. C. Bernhold Insurance Agency, Inc.
Mercer County Fairgrounds, Inc
Midnet Media
Minster Dental Care
Moeller Door and Window
Nitro Roofing & Construction, LLC
Ohio and Indiana Roofing Co
Root Candle Company
Saint Henry Bank
Secur-Com
Stroh, Johnson & Co., LLP CPA
The Messenger Press
Wagners IGA
Weigandt Development LTD
Wuebker Construction, LLC

Christopher Leeper is a full-time artist from Canfield, OH. He is the author of Realism in Watermedia, North Light. He has illustrated four children's books for the Smithsonian and the African Wildlife Foundation.  

His work has been featured in several books and publications, including The Artist's Magazine, American Artist, Plein Air Magazine and Ohio Magazine.

He is a member of the adjunct faculty in the Department of Art at Youngstown State University. He served as president of the Ohio Watercolor Society (2008-2012). Christopher graduated from Youngstown State University in 1988 with a BFA degree in graphic design.  christopherleeper.com