Celebration of the Arts began in 1972 and is a 13 day festival of the arts. In its 40th year, Celebration has grown to represent one of the largest juried sacred 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 25 -26, 2013 - Artwork received from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
January 29, 2013 - Notification Cards Mailed
February 1, 2013 - Artists' Reception from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, open to the public
February 2 - 12, 2013 - Show open to the public from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
February 3, 2013 - Gallery Walk from 9:30 - 10:30 am
February 6, 2013 - Gallery Walk from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
February 13, 2013 - Show open to the public from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
February 13, 2013 - Off the Wall Party from 4:00 - 7:00 pm
February 13, 2013 - Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00 pm
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To Be Announced More information to come fall of 2012.
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FEBRuary, 2012
• The 2012 Photo Gallery has been published here >>
• The list of 2012 Selected Artists and Art is now available online. Click here >>
• The list of 2012 Award Winners are now online. Click here >>
Mailing List!
If you would like to be added to our mailing list for Celebration, please submit the "Join The Mailing List" form below or contact Ruth Strohmer, Mailing Coordinator
at celebration@grandrapidsfumc.org. Please indicate if you are an artist. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR MAILING ADDRESS!.
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Gallery Walk-through Celebration of the Arts
Sunday, February 3, 9:30 am in Wesley Hall
Wednesday, February 6, 12:00 pm in Wesley Hall
Experience this year´s show through the special insight of Nancy Clouse, artist and faculty member from Grand Rapids Community College. Free of charge.
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 13, 7:00 pm
This is a traditional service including the imposition of ashes.
Free of charge.
We look forward to having you with us!
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MEDIA TYPES:
Oils, acrylics, watercolors, prints, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, textiles, collage, photography, multi-media, etc.
FEES:
$20.00 for the first entry, $10.00 for the second entry. 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. Artwork 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. Click here >>
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 25 - 26, 2013 between 10:00 - 4:00 pm.
SHIPPING/CONTACT
Contact Deborah May, Associate Director of Music and the Arts, at debm@grandrapidsfumc.org for shipping instructions. Pieces must be received by Thursday, January 24, 2013 to be entered into the show.
Eric Strand, Director of Music and the Arts
First United Methodist Church
(616) 451.2879
erics@grandrapidsfumc.org
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