2019 Art as Worship Theme Announcement

2019 Theme
JUSTICE


In the beginning God created (Genesis 1:1). God is creator, God still creates today, and He calls us to be creative. We honor our creative God with our artistic creations.

This year we invite artists to submit work that contemplates the many meanings and resonances of JUSTICE in Scripture, in Christian thought, and in our society today. It is written in Psalm 50:6

And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for he is a God of justice.

Eligibility 

Open to artists working in all media. Entries must be your own original artwork. Artwork must be consistent to the show theme, although the link may be more obvious in your description than in the work itself. Each applicant may submit up to two works. Artwork must have sturdy wire across the back for hanging; limited space for three dimensional artwork is available. The St. Matthew Fine Arts Ministry reserves the right to reject work that is deemed inappropriate or which differs from the submitted image.

Artist's Application

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Entry Procedure
There is no entry fee nor does the Fine Arts Ministry keep a commission on any sales. Each artist may submit up to 2 works. Please submit your information by November 1, 2019 to allow for gallery signs to be made, but the artwork itself doesn't need to be complete at that time. 

The opening gala will be held Saturday, November 23 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.

2018 Art as Worship exhibit

The walls are now bare, but the 2018 Art as Worship exhibit was another wonderful display of creative work among our artist friends. We hung/displayed 32 works of art (several of which incorporated multiple components). We welcomed 7 new artists.  We even sold 5 pieces! And we welcomed an impressive number of guests at the opening gala as well as throughout the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Thanks to St. Matthew Lutheran Church for their continued support of the fine arts!

We will be announcing the 2019 theme in early February, but for now, please enjoy this retrospective on last year's exhibit:

Linda Filgo Morning Commute

Jeanne Dittmann #100daysofvirtues
Roxanne Glaser 100 Days of the Lord's Prayer Journal
Henry Beard Boxed

DeAnna Toten Beard Sanctuary: Box 1, Box 2, Box 3

Jeanne Dittmann Refuge & Strength 1 & 2

Mike Thompson Yellowstone

Sha Towers All Are Welcome
Gracie Beard Masks

Carol McCall This Is My Father's World

Roxanne Glaser Focus. Rise. Grow.

Karon Wheeless Refuge
Riki Yarbrough Redeemed Pieces

Max Towers The Altar of the Clover

Gracie Beard Family Photos

Maggie Griffin The Sanctuary Door

Vicki Northern Joy

Jo Anne Norwood Sanctuary of Prayer

Kim Lamberth God's Grace is Enough

Gallery view

Florence Anderson Sanctuary: Shelter

Karon Wheeless Living Temple

Beth Pristash Variations on Sanctuary

Laura Iliff Little Known
Sha Towers Yearning to Breathe Free

Kathryn Lairmore Every House Must Have Its Builder and I Awoke in the House of God

Suzi Ickles Sanctuary

Billy J. Jones Stroll in God's Peaceful Creation and Lakeside Sanctuary

Linda Filgo "Abba!"

Riki Yarbrough Refuge

Gala view