The Arts

Religious Creative Arts Competition

The Religious Creative Arts Competition returns in 2026 for its 11th inspiring year!

Catholic Schools Broken Bay is proud to once again celebrate the remarkable creativity, imagination and faith of our students through this much-loved competition.

The theme this year is inspired by one of our core values ‘FAITH’ and the words of Hebrews 11:1 “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”. Students are invited to explore what faith looks like, feels like, and means in their everyday lives. Through bold ideas, heartfelt expression and creative storytelling, students will bring to life the unseen hopes, trust and courage that faith inspires.

We can’t wait to see the extraordinary works our CSBB students will create, as they bring their God-given gifts to life through creativity and imagination.

For more information on how to get involved & competition guidelines, please contact your school.
 

Key Dates
 

To view the RCAC 2026 schedule, please click the link below
 

2026 Schedule  

Five Dynamic Categories 

Visual Arts, Dance, Music, Short Film, and the exciting new category Creative Speech.  

Image	Visual Art includes painting, drawing, colouring, photography, sculpture, clay work, and crafted pieces. Through a variety of materials and techniques, students creatively explore and express the theme of faith in visually powerful and meaningful ways.
Image	Dance includes ballet, hip‑hop, contemporary, jazz, cultural dances, and other dance styles performed to music. Movement and rhythm are used to express emotion, storytelling, and faith, capturing belief and meaning through the language of the body.
Image	Music includes vocal or instrumental performance. Through rhythm, melody, and harmony, students share expressions of faith that inspire, uplift, and connect.
Image	Short Film involves the creation of a brief visual narrative that thoughtfully captures and communicates the theme of faith through storytelling, imagery, sound, and performance.
Image	Creative Speech includes drama, poetry, comedy, rap, and monologues. Through spoken word and performance, students give voice to ideas, reflections, and stories of faith with creativity and confidence.

Showcase Concert: 11 November 2026

Winners from the Diocesan level will be celebrated across our CSBB community at a special showcase concert. This joyful event will bring together students, families, educators, and friends to honour creativity, courage, and artistic excellence. It will celebrate imagination brought to life, meaningful storytelling, and thoughtful expressions of faith, as students share works shaped by reflection, skill, and heart. 

Together, we will rejoice in the gift of creativity, the dedication of our young artists, and the ways the arts help us connect more deeply with one another and with God. 

 

2025
Selected visual arts finalists