History

Celebration of the Arts began in 1972 and is a 13 day festival of the arts. In its 35th 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 10 day festival there are many individual events including concerts, drama, and art activities.

Past Galleries: 2008 | 2007 | 2006

 

CALENDAR

February 6-7, 2009 -  Artwork received 10am-4pm
February 13 -  Artists' Reception 7pm-9pm
February 14-24 - Show open to the public 10am-6pm
February 15 - Gallery Walk 9:30am
February 25 - Ash Wednesday - Show Open 10am-4pm

We need your help! Click here to see some of the ways you can volunteer!

 

NEWS AND EVENTS

April, 2008
The 2008 Photo Gallery has been published here >>

Special events TBA!
If you would like to added to our mailing list for Celebration 2009 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!

 

ENTRY

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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.

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 2008).
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, February 6-7 between 10am and 4pm.

SHIPPING/CONTACT
Contact Mark Loring for Shipping Instructions.  Pieces must be received by Thursday, February 5, 2009 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