St. Matthew Lutheran Fine Arts Ministry: 2017

Thursday, November 16, 2017

2017 Art as Worship Exhibit

Thank you to everyone who attended our gala opening on November 4, 2017. We had such a wonderful night of art, music, goodies, and conversation. The artwork will be hanging in our gallery hallways through the beginning of January, so if you are able, we invite you to visit in person, because photos really do not do justice to the artwork. {Please contact the church office at 254.772.9349 to inquire when the exhibit will be open during business hours or visit on Sunday mornings or Christmas Eve for worship.} But for those who are at a distance, please enjoy this virtual gallery of the 2017 Art as Worship exhibit with the theme of MYSTERY.

For those pieces of art with a price listed, please contact me if you are interested in making a purchase. We will get you touch with the artist to make arrangements. Thank you for your support of creativity in the community!

Gallery photo

Gala photo

Gala photo taken by Ray Im

Angela Chancellor

photography

Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal I & II

$800/set

Sha Towers

ink, watercolor, pigment

Mystery

NFS

DeAnna Toten Beard

mixed media

Rosarium

NFS

Maggie Griffin

chalk marker on antique glass lantern

Mysteries Abound

NFS

Talmage Minter

acrylic

St. Olaf's

$3,800

Suzi Ickles

walnut ink & watercolor

A Mystery...

$150

Ray Im

archival inkjet print

The Glass Ceiling

$400 for pair

Jeanne Dittmann

watercolor & pencil

The Dance of Trinity

$200

Merlenna Mehaffey

oil

Peaceful Morning

$500

Merlenna Mehaffey

pen & ink

God's miracle

$75

Karon Wheeless
gouache
A Prayer of Trust
NFS

Talmage Minter

oil

Light on the Prairie

$4,000

Caitlin Childers Brown

mixed media of vellum, watercolor paper,
canvas, pigment, and various inks

Breaking Through

$100

Jonathan Stine

pencil & ink

Transubstantiation

$100 donation to Mission Waco/Mission World

Gracie Beard

altered books

Strange and Mysterious

NFS

Terry Roller

paint & paper transfer on wood panels

Hypocrisy

$500

Jo Anne Norwood

gold leaf &egg tempera

Holy Prophet Micah

NFS

gold leaf & egg tempera

Mandylion: Christ Not Made By Human Hands

NFS

Mike Thompson

soft pastel on paper

Pando Trio

NFS

Max Towers

watercolor

Beautiful Mystery

NFS

Florence Anderson

digital photography

What Am I?

NFS

Sha Towers

sumi ink, watercolor, powdered pigments, watercolor paper

Hidden Mystery

$50

sumi ink, watercolor, powdered pigments, watercolor paper

The Mystery of Grace

$50

David Anaya

colored paper

Trinity

For sale for the amount the Lord puts on your heart

Carol Macsas

mixed water media

Creation.1

$75 or amount determined by purchaser
to be donated to the Fine Arts Ministry

mixed water media

Revelation 12

$75 or amount determined by purchaser
to be donated to the Fine Arts Ministry

Suzi Ickles

gouache & finetec

Faith

$250

Vicki Northern

watercolor & markers

Listen

$150

Peggy Tooker

fabric quilting

Hearts and Coronets

NFS

Jane Stanfield

watercolor & gouache

Believe

NFS

Karon Wheeless

marker on paste paper

Faith

NFS

Cheri Coulon

ink & paper

Mystery of the Holy Spirit

NFS

Diana McCutcheon

monoprint on rives paper with akua inks

Ancient Celtic Prayer 1 & 2

$65

Beth Pristash

photography

Doors

$125

Stay tuned for the announcement in February of the theme for 2018. So far, they have been:

ABUNDANCE
PEACE
RENEWAL
LIGHT
ROCK
REFLECTION
MYSTERY

What suggestions do you have for next year's theme? Leave them in the comments, and maybe we'll choose one of those!

Monday, February 20, 2017

2017 Art as Worship Theme Announcement

2017 Theme

MYSTERY

In the beginning God created (Genesis 1:1). God is creator, God still creates today, and He calls us to be creative. This year we choose the word MYSTERY to serve as a guide through our creative process. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 2:7-9

We declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory. However, as it is written:

what no ear has heard,
and what no human mind has conceived
the things God has prepared for those who love him—
these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit.
The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

We honor our creative God with our artistic creations. We invite artists to submit work that contemplates the meanings and resonances of MYSTERY in scripture, in Christian thought, and in human society.

Artist's Application

{click on link above to be directed to application page}

Eligibility, Media, and Size

Open to artists working in all media. Entries must be original artwork. Artwork must be consistent to the show theme. Each applicant may submit up to two works. Artwork must have sturdy wire across the back for hanging. The St. Matthew Fine Arts Ministry reserves the right to reject work that is deemed inappropriate or which differs from the submitted image.

Entry Procedure

There is no entry fee. Each artist may submit up to 2 works. 3D works are allowed up to two images per entry (no more than 4 images total). All images must be accompanied with the completed application information. The submission deadline is October 16, 2017.

The opening gala will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 6:30 - 9:00pm at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Waco, TX. Please plan to join us for art, music, hors d'oeuvres, and fellowship. The artwork will hang throughout the Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas seasons.

2016 Art as Worship Memories

Our sixth annual Art as Worship: A Gallery Exhibition and Benefit was another wonderful event with 29 works of art, 20 artists, and 10 first-time artists. The theme was REFLECTION, which filled our Advent and Christmas seasons with color, light, and sparkle. Any inquiries about the artwork may be directed to lettersalot@gmail.com

Gallery Shots