Art as Worship 2013: Theme and Application

{A little background: We have now hosted two successful Art as Worship gallery events. We continue to learn from each new experience, and we are making a couple of changes in response to suggestions we've heard. We are announcing our theme 9 months in advance of the deadline, giving artists plenty of time to work through their responses. We are also making our application an online form, hopefully making the process easier for everyone who would like to participate.  And we are lengthening the time of the exhibition: It will open on Saturday, November 23 with a gala from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, and it will hang through Thanksgiving and Christmas, closing on Sunday, January 5, 2014. As always, if you have any questions, please email the Gallery Coordinator.} 

2013 Show Theme: RENEWAL

In the beginning God created (Genesis 1:1). God is creator, God still creates today, and He calls us to be creative. We are encouraged in Romans 2:12 —

Do not conform to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

We honor God with our artistic creations as a visible reflection of our RENEWAL in and through God. We invite artists to submit work that considers in some way the meanings and resonances of RENEWAL in scripture, in Christian thought, and in human society. 

Artist's Application

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Eligibility, Media, and Size 

Open to artists working in all media. Entries must be original artwork, no reproductions. Artwork must be consistent to the show theme. Each applicant may submit up to two works. Artwork must be able to fit through our doors. Art exceeding 80 lbs requires the artist’s installation. 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 November 1, 2013. 

Submitting Digital Images for Application 
Digital images should be jpg or pdf images sent via email, and no larger than 8” in any direction at 300 dpi. Save your images to include your last name and title of your piece. Online applications and images must be received by November 1, 2013. Early application is encouraged!  Artists will be sent notification about a place in the exhibition by November 5, 2013. 

Delivery and Return of Accepted Work 
Accepted work must be hand delivered to St. Matthew Lutheran Church on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Artwork must be clearly labeled with the title of the work, artist’s name and price. Work must be picked up on Monday, January 6, 2014. If you are not a local artist, please arrange for artwork to arrive at St. Matthew no later than Wednesday, November 20 and provide prepaid shipping materials for the return of your artwork after the show. All work must remain in the gallery for the duration of the show; if work is sold, we will label it as such. 

Sales 
All sales are between the artist and the buyer. The St. Matthew Fine Arts Ministry will provide potential buyers with your contact information. St. Matthew will require no commission for any sales, but donations to the designated charity are welcome (Caritas of Waco). 

Liability & Release 
All reasonable care will be exercised with artwork. However, St. Matthew Lutheran Church and the St. Matthew Fine Arts Ministry assumes no responsibility and shall not be held liable for damage of any kind that may occur while work is at the church. The St. Matthew Fine Arts Ministry reserves the right to use any images submitted with application and to take photographs of accepted art for promotional purposes. Artists will be credited if images of their work are used. 

Location and Contact Info 

Art as Worship: A Gallery Exhibition and Benefit is located at
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
800 North New Road
Waco, TX  76710
254.772.9349 church office
254.224.7479 (Jeanne) or 254.644.9225 (DeAnna), coordinators
lettersalot@gmail.com

Calendar
Deadline to submit online application form and email images ... November 1, 2013
Accepted works delivered ... Wednesday, November 20 from 4pm - 6pm
Gallery Opening will be held on Saturday, November 23 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm; Show will remain up through Sunday, January 5, 2014
Pick up artwork ... Monday, January 6, 2014 from 12pm – 2pm