ST. ALBERT THE GREAT PART OF MOTHER OF GOD FAMILY OF PARISHES
call for artists.
St. Albert the Great Catholic Church located at 3033 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering is planning a renovation of the interior of the church in 2026. The project will include painting the interior, installing wood panels on the ceiling, installing new flooring, redesigning the interior entrance to the church, and updating the altar furnishings. As part of this project, the renovation committee is seeking artists with experience in designing and installing art pieces in the form of paintings, mosaics, murals or 3-Dimensional works of art for two alcoves, one on each side of the altar. The proposed area for each piece of art is approximately 150 square feet for each alcove.
The final pieces of art will reflect the dialogue between the artist and the community to produce “truly worthy and beautiful artwork”.
The committee is seeking Letters of Interest from artists highlighting their experience and willingness to be part of this exciting renovation. Letters of Interest will be accepted until December 15, 2025. To assist interested artists in understanding the project, an artist information meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19 at 9:00am in the church.
To Submit Letters Of Interest
To Create Sacred Art
gallery.
St. Albert the Great
Catholic Church
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On July 13, 1939, Archbishop John T. McNicholas set in motion the journey of faith for a parish to be known as St. Albert the Great located at 3033 Far Hills Avenue. From a rural mission church located in Van Buren Township, south of Dayton with fewer than fifty parishioners at its first Mass. Today, St. Albert the Great Parish has grown to a community of over two thousand families.
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Named for St. Albert the Great, the Dominican scholar and Doctor of the Church. St. Albert the Great is the patron saint of scientists, philosophers and natural sciences. His teachings focused on the unity of faith and life-long learning.
St. Albert the Great Church was the first Catholic Church in Kettering and today is part of the Mother of God Family of Parishes which include Ascension and St. Charles Borromeo (both churches are also located in Kettering).
The architectural features of the church reflect an iconic traditional style.
Started with a combined church and school building, quickly followed by additional expansions of both as the parish grew.
The church’s worship space over the years has been expanded and/or renovated to meet the needs of the parish’s liturgical and pastoral needs. The last renovation occurred in 2002.
The parish school remains a key ministry, providing Catholic education to generations of students.
Known for its friendly atmosphere and strong community involvement.
Minimum Artist
Qualifications:
The Renovation Team is seeking Letters of Interest from area artists. Letters of Interest must include the following information:
Qualified Artists must be from the Dayton/Cincinnati region.
Qualified Artists will show proven experience and expertise in:
Designing and installing art pieces from visioning to preparing design options for consideration, final creation selection, completion of art pieces within established timelines.
Assisting the Renovation Team to obtain agreement on design vision.
Willing to participate in the Town Hall meeting to explain the final design for the sacred art.
Prior experience with sacred art installations a plus.
The artists who respond to this call and who meet the minimum qualifications, will be interviewed by the St. Albert Parish Sacred Art Committee. After the interviews, the committee will select 3 artists for a final interview.
Letter Of Intent
Requirements:
Each interested artist must submit a Letter of Interest with the following information:
The Artist’s desire to design and install two pieces of art.
A few sentences describing Artist’s typical project approach to the design and execution of the art pieces.
A resume showing a minimum of three (3) images of previous art design work samples. Samples to include:
Cost for design and cost for execution, (price per sq ft.)
Images to be either pdf, gif, jpg for laypeople to view.
Each image to be listed (titles, mediums, sizes, years of completion)
The names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references.
Letters of Interest must be submitted by
December 15, 2025 to
Ann McManus, Bookkeeper, St. Albert the Great Church,
3033 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering, OH 45429
Summary Of Listing Process/Timelines:
Renovation Team Process:
Call for Artists announced to art venues in Dayton and Cincinnati
Letter of Intent from Artists received outlining experience in designing and executing sacred art in the form of paintings, mosaics, murals, or three-dimensional works of art. As well as availability for work in the June to September 2026 timeframe.
Letter of Interest reviewed, and interviews held with artists.
Final artist interviews are held, and artist is selected.
Contracts are Executed and Notice to Proceed Issued
Artwork is installed.
Artist receives payment for artwork.
Attachments
Interior and Exterior Pictures of the church
Informational Material Regarding the History and Current Events at the Church
Renovation and Reconfiguration Guidelines provided by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Proposed Drawings for the Renovation of the Church
guidelines.
The following offers guidance from the U.S. Catholic bishops on designing and maintaining sacred spaces that reflect the beauty, dignity, and purpose of Catholic worship. It provides principles to help parishes integrate art and architecture in ways that inspire faith and foster community.
For additional information, please contact:Patricia Higgins
Renovation Team Member
937-281-1313pmhiggins32@gmail.com