where art,
culture, and
community unite
Cathedral Arts Festival 2025: “Threads of Connection”
Join us for Jersey City's premier arts celebration! The Cathedral Arts Festival returns with a week of stunning visual art, live performances, and vibrant community spirit—kicking off with our signature Champagne Gala.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Grace Church Van Vorst, Jersey City
Step into the historic beauty of our 172-year-old sanctuary and experience a festival that’s been inspiring creativity for 36 years. This year’s theme, Threads of Connection, highlights the powerful ties between artists, audiences, and our shared stories.
What to Expect:
Sip champagne under soaring ceilings
Discover work by local and regional artists
Enjoy live music, dance, and spoken word
Connect with a community that values the arts
All proceeds support vital community arts programs that enrich Jersey City year-round.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration of art, music, and giving.
The Cathedral Arts Festival, founded over 36 years ago by Grace Church Van Vorst parishioners, has grown from a grassroots celebration into one of New Jersey’s longest-running visual arts festivals and a cornerstone of Jersey City’s cultural life.
More than just an art show, the festival honors exceptional talent from across the tri-state area and serves as the church’s main fundraising event, supporting both community outreach and local arts programming.
Hosted inside the breathtaking 157-year-old sanctuary, the event transforms this architectural gem into a living gallery. Attendees can explore a juried collection of original paintings, sculptures, photographs, and mixed media works, each telling a story as vibrant as the community it represents.
One of the most anticipated moments each year is the Champagne Gala—an elegant evening that opens the festival in style. Held beneath soaring Gothic arches, the gala features:
A curated fine art exhibition with works available for purchase
A silent auction filled with one-of-a-kind items and experiences
A gourmet catered dinner and flowing champagne
Live music and performances that light up the night
Whether you're an artist, collector, or simply a supporter of the arts, the Cathedral Arts Festival offers an unforgettable experience—where art, culture, and community unite.
Proceeds from the Cathedral Arts Festival go to support Grace Church Van Vorst’s many outreach programs, which include The Triangle Park Community Center and our on-going support of Grace Community Services which was begun by Grace Church Van Vorst 30 years ago to feed our neighbors in body, mind and soul seven days week
To make a charitable donation, please visit www.gracevanvorst.org/donate
Special Thanks to
Last Year’s Sponsors:
Additional Contributors:
