2020 Art as Worship Theme Announcement

themes for our 10th anniversary exhibit

abundance
peace
renewal
light
rock
reflection
mystery
sanctuary
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 is our tenth annual show. To celebrate this anniversary, we invite artists to submit work that contemplates the many meanings and resonances of any of our previous themes in Scripture, in Christian thought, and in our society today. Perhaps there's a theme that you would like to revisit (FYI, all of the theme verses can be found here on the blog). Maybe you missed a year and know just what you would have done (and here's your chance). Or maybe you want to incorporate multiple themes in your artwork to help us celebrate 10 years of making art together.

{We have always intended for our themes be a guide or encouragement rather than a restriction for an artistic response. This year, we hope that our themes broaden your creative choices and allow for us all to remember our first ten years of Art as Worship. We are planning some special surprises in the weeks preceding this year's exhibit, so stay tuned for that, as well.}

Eligibility 

Open to artists working in all media. Entries must be your own original artwork (and please NO artwork that has already been shown in a previous Art as Worship exhibit). 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 9, 2020 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 21 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.