2023 Theme
[in]finite
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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 the artistic work of our hands.
This year we invite artists to submit work that contemplates the many meanings and resonances of the dual words found in
[in]finite
in Scripture, in Christian thought, and in our society today. It is written in Ephesians 3:20
Glory belongs to God, whose power is at work in us.
By this power he can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine.
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.
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, 2023 to allow for gallery signs to be made,
but the artwork itself doesn't need to be complete at that time.
We have scheduled the Opening Gala to be held on Saturday, November 11 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Mark your calendars -- we hope that you will be able to attend this special evening.
The exhibit will hang in our gallery through the first week in January. We prefer that all artwork remain hanging throughout the length of the exhibit, even if sold.
Is the art exhibit only on November 11 or does it extend beyond the Opening Gala?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your question -- I will update our posting to clarify. The exhibit will hang through Christmas, and we will take it down during the first week in January. We hope that all artwork will hang throughout the length of the exhibit, but we are flexible in case other arrangements need to be made.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your quick response to the question on the duration of the exhibit. Also, do you have a size restriction for paintings?
ReplyDeleteWe've hung some very large paintings previously, and we're happy to do so. If you think that the size of your painting might be prohibitive, please let us know and we can take measurements in the gallery to ensure it will work.
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