SHARON CLOSSICK
fine & sacred art
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In order for Christian art to be good, it must reflect truth and be beautiful. There can be no conflict.
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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, for twenty plus years, been painting sacred, devotional, and mundane art. She is answering God's call to spread Christ's love through her art and to bring the beauty of the gospel back to the culture in a new way. She says, "we are all called to evangelize and to walk the path with Christ, discovering the cross and redemption". Sharon and her husband, Deacon Joe, reside in Narragansett, RI.
EDUCATION
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.
Professional Art Development
September/October, 2024
Ten week private one on one art development with Pennsylvania classical figurative artist, Eric Armusick, www.ericarmusik.com
Pontifex University, May, 2025
Certificate in Biblical Studies
Christendom College On-Line Course - April 2026
The Philosophy of Art and Beauty
Western Connecticut State University (1985 -1989)
Bachelor of Arts: Communications and Human Relations | Concentration in Fine Art
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EVENTS
Upcoming
Paint Night Workshop | Saint Francis of Assisi Catechist Appreciation Night
Sharon Clossick Studio, Narragansett, RI | Saturday, May 16, 2026 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Children's Art Retreat | Saint Thomas More Catholic Church
Saint Thomas More Hall, Narragansett, RI | Week of July 12th
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Past Events
Visio Divina - Woman at the Well | Brown-RISD Catholic Community
Brown University, Providence, RI | Monday, April 13th, 2026 6:00pm
Sharon Clossick Fine Art
Rhode Island Catholic Women's Conference
Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence, RI | Saturday, December 6, 2025 8:30 - 3:30
Sharon Clossick Fine Art
An Advent Reflection, Visio Divina, The Woman at the Well - Presentation
Saint Mary of the Bay, Warren, RI
Thursday, December 4th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Saint Francis of Assisi Christmas Bazaar
Saint Francis of Assisi, Wakefield, RI | Saturday, November 22, 2025 8:30 - 3:00 pm
Sharon Clossick Fine Art
Jubilee Celebration of Sacred Art
Saint Patrick Academy, Providence, RI | Saturday, November 1, 2025 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Sharon Clossick Fine Art
*In celebration of the jubilee year, a handful (about seven or eight) artists will present their beautiful creations of sacred art. Artwork will be available for purchase.
Sacred Art Paint Night Workshop - Parish Event
Saint Paul Catholic Church, Cranston, RI | Friday, November 7, 2025 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Sharon Clossick Fine Art
The Beauty of the Sacraments - Presentation
Our Lady of Fatima, Cumberland, RI
Thursday, May 2nd & Sunday, May 5th 6:00 - 7:00 pm
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
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PUBLICATIONS AND PRESS
Rhode Island Catholic
Sacred art draw us into contemplation with God, offers glimpse of eternal reality
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, 2008
Narragansett, RI Times Publication| Bagelz Art Reception featuring Sharon Clossick
Courthouse Center for the Arts Juried Exhibition (2009)
Honorable Mention | "Daughter Eily" Oil on Canvas 11" x 17"
TALKS AND INTERVIEWS (Click on Image)
