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John Paul II Celebration of Culture and Beauty

Register!
In honor of our beloved Blessed John Paul II, we have dedicated a day to his vision for Art, Culture and Beauty. 
It is a day in which we seek to uplift the culture through art and beauty,
just as John Paul II desired to do.  

The event features:

  • Culinary Arts (i.e. delicious food)
  • Visual Arts (graphics, painting, drawing, photography, etc.)
  • Performance Arts (plays, music, etc.)

The slideshow below features pictures of last year's event.
There are prizes awarded for the winners in each category.
Begin preparing your special talent now!!

Click here to register. 


Rules and Regulations:

Culinary Art:
   - Your entry must fall into one of the following categories: appetizers, dips, desserts
   - Your entry should feed at least 20-25 people.
   - You must include your ingredients on a notecard in front of your entry. 
   - You must name your entry. 
   - If you enter a dip, please provide something to dip with (chips, crackers, etc). 

 Visual Art:
   - There will be prizes for top art selections.

Performance Art:
   - You must audition your piece before the actual day of Dare to Soar. Auditions will be Tuesday, April 2nd.
   - Time limit for all pieces is 5 minutes.
   - Keep in mind the spirit of the day - beauty, uplifting of culture and hearts, elevating the human spirit.


If you have any questions please contact Ashley Hettinger adhetti@ilstu.edu or Lindsey Wheeler lwheele@ilstu.edu
John Paul II Catholic Newman Center: 501 South Main St. Normal, IL 61761; Phone: (309) 452-5046 / Fax: (309) 452-3845