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Celebration of the Arts
34th Annual Juried Art Competition
You're Invited...
to attend First United Methodist Church's 34th annual religious art show, Celebration of the Arts, which takes place from February 10-21, 2007.
Special Events:
- Gala Artists' Reception
Friday, February 9, 2007 - 7pm to 9pm
Semi-formal event with the presentation of awards, jazz and special deserts - Gallery Walk
Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 9:30am
Led by Nancy Clouse, retired art instructor Grand Rapids Community College.
Please Help Spread the Word About Celebration!
If you know of an artist who would like to receive this information and an entry card, please contact Mark Loring.
Calendar and Awards
Calendar
| February 2-3 | Deliver art work, 10am to 4pm |
| February 5 | Notification cards mailed |
| February 7-9 | Works not accepted must be picked up 9am - 6pm |
| February 9 | Gala Artists' reception 7pm - 9pm |
| February 10 | Show open 10 am to 6 pm |
| February 11 | Gallery Walk with Nancy Clouse - 9:30am Show open 10 am to 6 pm |
| February 12−20 | Show open 10 am to 6 pm |
| February 21 | Ash Wednesday - Show open 10 am to 4 pm |
| February 22−23 | Accepted works picked up 9am-6pm |
Awards
| First Prize | $500.00 |
| Second Prize | $400.00 |
| Third Prize | $300.00 |
| Fourth Prize | $200.00 |
| Honorable Mentions | $50.00 |
Awards will be presented during the Gala Artist's Reception on Friday, February 9th from 7pm to 9pm.
Entry Information
Media
Oils, acrylics, watercolors, prints, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, textiles, collage, photography, etc.
Fees
$10.00 for each work.
Entries are limited to two pieces per person.
Make checks payable to: FUMC Arts Council.
Requirements
- Works should express a religious or spiritual quality. A note of explanation may be attached for the juror's use.
- All works must be dry and ready for presentation.
- Two dimension work must be framed and ready to hang with proper hangers and wire.
- No unframed glass will be accepted
- Artworks must not have been entered in a previous Celebration show.
- No slides of artwork will be accepted.
- No prints will be accepted--original artwork only.
Sale of Work
Works may be sold. FUMC Arts Council takes no commission. Those works "not for sale" must be so marked.
Liability
Entries will be installed with all possible care, but First United Methodist Church will not be responsible for loss or damage from any cause whatsoever.
Shipping (for those outside Michigan only)
Please contact Mark Loring for shipping guidlines.
Works received after February 1 will not be entered in the show.
View the presentation Arts as Celebration by Lorissa MacAllister