ARTIST CALL: 11th annual Good Friday Art Show @ Second Pres
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
Eleventh Annual Community Art Show
Thursday, April 9, 2020 and Friday, April 10, 2020
February 11, 2020
Dear Artists,
I’m writing to invite you to participate in the eleventh annual “What’s So Good About Good Friday?” art show on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10 at Second Presbyterian Church in downtown Bloomington. This art show centers on the power of Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and resurrection to accomplish something impactful and lifechanging.
Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” (John 8:12)
The idea for this show was birthed in 2010, when one of Angel’s friends asked the question, “Why do Christ-followers think the cross is a good thing, when it was such an instrument of torture?” Her friend’s curiosity and discomfort were apparent as she inquired. Angel answered, “Because for the Christ-follower, the cross isn’t the end of the story, it is the beginning of our new story.” This show allows artists to shine their artistic light for Christ.
We ask each of you to express the meaning of “What’s So Good About Good Friday?” in your own life. This meaning will be different for each one of you and that’s the beauty of this art show. For some it is a literal depiction of Scripture. For others, it is an abstract of shapes and colors. We hope that you will create as your witness to “What’s So Good About Good Friday?”
Each year, we see artistic creations that stir our souls and help us contemplate the beauty of the cross. We look forward to viewing your reflection about what Good Friday means. While we champion each artist’s perspective, we ask that you refrain from entering art that is a platform for anything other than the intent of the show. Our greatest desire is to glorify God through art that will point viewers to the heart of our Lord.
This art show continues to grow and will grow further with your involvement. Last year we reached more than a thousand viewers! Will you give prayerful consideration to your contribution and to the other artists you might invite to participate?
To secure your place in the show, please register online by completing our registration form here https://forms.gle/4xEEY9wphMuZm48Q9 by Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
Here are the details:
● Each artist may contribute one piece of art.
● Drop-off your artwork and easel (labeled with your name) on Wednesday, April 8 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. No wall space will be available. Please do not arrive before 4:00, as our staff will not be available yet.
● Art will be on display on Thursday, April 9 from 11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Good Friday, April 10 from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.. Artwork will also be on display for Easter weekend services and Monday’s large Bible Study Fellowship group. For that reason, art is to remain at Second Presbyterian Church until pick up on Tuesday, April 14..
● Reception for artists from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Good Friday, April 10.
● Second Presbyterian Church invites you to worship at the Good Friday Tenebrae service to follow the reception at 7:00 p.m.
● Pick up your artwork and easel on Tuesday, April 14 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please call Jeannie Swanson at 309-310-1276, visit the Art Circle of Bloomington-Normal website www.artcirclebn.com, Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArtCircleBN, or email artcirclebn@gmail.com
I look forward with eager anticipation to the blessing your art will bring!
In Christ,
Rev. Treighton Haddon
Senior Pastor & Head of Staff
Second Presbyterian Church
404 North Prairie Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-828-6297
www.secondpres.com
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