In order for Christian art to be good, it must reflect truth and be beautiful. There can be no conflict.
BIOGRAPHY
Sharon (Silvia) Clossick grew up in Rhode Island where, as a young girl, was deeply rooted in nature and developed a love of natural beauty through play and exploration of the outdoors. She often found herself contemplating life while sitting in a large maple tree in her front yard. She considered herself an artist and a deep thinker who was attracted to all that was true, good and beautiful. While Sharon expressed herself her entire life through the gift of art, she developed a love for sacred art during a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi in 2005. Upon her return, while raising four young children, she decided to pick up her paint brush and express the love of her Catholic faith through painting. Sharon has since been painting sacred, devotional, and mundane art while juggling family life and work. Now that her children are grown, within Sharon's vocation to marriage and motherhood, God is showing her a new call within a call. This is to spread Christ's love through beauty and art, focusing on John Paul II's teaching of the Theology of the Body - of what it means to be human and how to live a life of true happiness. Through Sharon's art and writings, she hopes, in participation with other artists, to bring the beauty of the gospel and liturgical tradition back to the culture in a new way. We are all called to evangelize and to walk the path with Christ, discovering the cross and redemption. Sharon is currently pursuing a Master of Sacred Arts degree through Pontifex University. She and her husband, Deacon Joe, reside in Narragansett, RI.
EDUCATION
Pontifex University | Currently Enrolled (2022 - Present)
Master of Sacred Arts, MSA Program
Theology of The Body Institute | 2022-2023
Theology of The Body I and II
Theology of The Body and the New Evangelization
Theology of The Body and the Marian Mystery
The Philosophy of Saint Pope John Paul II
Completion of 30 hours per course.
Western Connecticut State University (1985 -1989)
Bachelor of Arts: Communications and Human Relations | Concentration in Fine Art
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EVENTS
Upcoming
REGISTER FOR A PAINT NIGHT WORKSHOP
St. Francis of Assisi Christmas Bazaar
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Wakefield, RI | Saturday, November 23, 2024 9:00 - 2:00 pm
Sharon Clossick Fine Art Vendor
Rhode Island Catholic Women's Conference
Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence, RI | Saturday, December 7, 2024 8:30 - 3:30 pm
Sharon Clossick Fine Art Vendor
Paint Night Workshop - TBD
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
St. Mary of the Bay, Warren, RI
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Past Events
The Beauty of the Sacraments - Presentation
Our Lady of Fatima, Cumberland, RI
Thursday, May 2nd & Sunday, May 5th 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Paint Night Workshop - Hydrangeas
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
St. Mary of the Bay, Warren, RI
Finding God Through Beauty - A Special Women's Event
Presentation, St. Mary of the Bay, Warren, RI
Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
RI Sunset Paint Night
St. Joseph Church, Woonsocket, RI
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 | 6 - 8:30 pm
Narragansett Art Festival (2016 - 2018)
Narragansett, RI
Field of Artisans Holiday Market (2016)
South Kingstown, RI
Bagelz Coffee Shop | Gallery Art Reception (2015)
South Kingstown, RI
St. Thomas More Feast | Yearly Festival (2010 - 2011)
Narraganset, RI
Peace Dale Elementary | Holiday Festival (2010)
South Kingstown, RI
Courthouse Center for the Arts Juried Exhibition (2009)
Honorable Mention | "Daughter Eily" Oil on Canvas 11" x 17"
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PUBLICATIONS AND PRESS
National Catholic Register:
Sacred Art in the Service of God: How a Portrait of Father Emil Kapaun Is Stirring Vocations for the Military
Catholic Moments #64 with Lisa Hendy, Podcast | Faith and Family Live Interview
Narragansett, RI Times Publication| Bagelz Art Reception featuring Sharon Clossick
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