CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK ART EXHIBIT

February 5, 2025 at 12:39 p.m.

Benjamin Preston, 4, a Pre-K student at St. Mary’s School in Ballston Spa, stands by his polar bear artwork (c.) which is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Benjamin Preston, 4, a Pre-K student at St. Mary’s School in Ballston Spa, stands by his polar bear artwork (c.) which is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

St. Mary’s Academy fourth-grade artwork is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — St. Mary’s Academy fourth-grade artwork is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Sacred Heart School kindergartner Ellianna’s artwork is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Sacred Heart School kindergartner Ellianna’s artwork is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Mater Christi School students’ artwork is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Mater Christi School students’ artwork is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

The Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit is seen Jan. 30 at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — The Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit is seen Jan. 30 at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

St. Kateri Tekakwitha School students’ artwork (r.), is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — St. Kateri Tekakwitha School students’ artwork (r.), is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Catholic Central School fourth-grader Saoirse Stynes’ artwork is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Catholic Central School fourth-grader Saoirse Stynes’ artwork is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Mater Christi School eight-graders artwork, in the foreground, is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Mater Christi School eight-graders artwork, in the foreground, is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Blessed Sacrament School Pre-K student Alexander Buist’s artwork is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Blessed Sacrament School Pre-K student Alexander Buist’s artwork is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

St. Pius X School third-grader Arianna’s artwork is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — St. Pius X School third-grader Arianna’s artwork is part of the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

In conjunction with Catholic Schools Week, the Catholic Schools Week Art Exhibit was held at the South Concourse of the Empire State Plaza from Jan. 28-31. Photographer Cindy Schultz shares with you some of her favorite photos including meeting one of the budding artists.