Celebration of the Arts began in 1972 and is a 13 day festival of the arts. In its 37th year, Celebration has grown to represent one of the largest sacred juried art shows in the country. It features artists from throughout the region in a variety of mediums including oils, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, fiber, photography, and more. During the 13 day festival there are many individual events including concerts, drama, and art activities.
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January 29 - 30, 2010 - Artwork received 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
January 30, 2010 - Artwork Preview Sale 5:00 - 7:00 pm
February 5, 2010 - Artists' Reception 7:00 - 9:00 pm
February 5 - 16, 2010 - Show open to the public 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
February 7, 2010 - Gallery Walk 9:30 am
February 17, 2010- Ash Wednesday - show open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We need your help! Click here to see some of the ways you can volunteer!
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To Be Determined
Check Back Fall 2009.
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FIRST PLACE
SNIEDZE RUNGIS
“Tongues of Fire”
Copper & Wood Sculpture |
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SECOND PLACE
MICHAEL NORTHROP
“Easter Self Portrait”
Oil on Canvas |
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THIRD PLACE
LORETTA SAILORS
“Safe Haven”
Mixed |
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FOURTH PLACE
KIMBERLY GILL
“The Writer”
Watercolor & Charcoal |
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March, 2009
• Celebration 2010 Dates Announced - February 5 - 17, 2010
Check back Fall 2009 for more information and entry forms!
• 2009: A Record Year for Celebration - read article >>
February, 2009
• The 2009 Photo Gallery has been published here >>
• Award Winners -
View a list of the 2009 Artists here >>
Would you like to know if your Artwork was accepted? View a list of the 2009 Selected Artists here >>
Mailing List!
If you would like to added to our mailing list for Celebration, please contact Mark Loring, Director of Music and Arts Ministries
at markl@grandrapidsfumc.org or (616)451-2879, ex. 108. Please indicate if you are an artist. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR MAILING ADDRESS!
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To Be Determined
Check Back Fall 2009.
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MEDIA TYPES:
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:
1. Works should express a religious or spiritual quality. A note of explanation may be attached for the juror's use.
2. All works must be dry and ready for presentation.
3. Two dimensional work must be framed and ready to hang with proper hangers and wire.
4. No unframed glass will be accepted.
5. Artworks must not have been entered in a previous Celebration show.
6. No slides of artwork will be accepted.
7. 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 (NFS) must be so marked.
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LIABILITY
Entries will be handled with all possible care. First United Methodist Church will not be responsible for loss or damage from any cause whatsoever.
ENTRY PROCEDURES
1. Download and fill out the entry form (Coming Fall 2009).
2. Fill out and attach the Identification Cards to the back upper left corner of each entry.
3. Deliver the cards and artwork to First United Methodist Church, 227 East Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI on Friday or Saturday, January 29-30, 2010 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
SHIPPING/CONTACT
Contact Mark Loring for Shipping Instructions. Pieces must be received by Thursday, January 28, 2010 to be entered into the show.
Mark Loring, Director of Music and Arts Ministries, First United Methodist Church
(616) 451-2879, ex. 108
markl@grandrapidsfumc.org
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