
Call For Artists: 13th Annual “What’s So Good About Good Friday?” Art Show
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
Thirteenth Annual Community Art Show
Thursday, April 14 and Friday, April 15, 2022
Dear Artists and Poets,
I’m writing to invite you to participate in the thirteenth annual “What’s So Good About Good Friday?” art show on Thursday, April 14 and Friday, April 15 at Second Presbyterian Church in downtown Bloomington. We are thankful to be returning to an in-person art show this year, after two years of the show being projected outdoors and hosted online. Plus, for the first time the show will be open on both Thursday and Friday. This art show centers on the power of Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and resurrection to accomplish something impactful and life changing.
31 he has filled him with divine spirit, with skill, intelligence, and knowledge in every kind of craft, 32 to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, 33 in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, in every kind of craft.
35 He has filled them with skill to do every kind of work done by an artisan or by a designer or by an embroiderer in blue, purple, and crimson yarns, and in fine linen, or by a weaver — by any sort of artisan or skilled designer. (Exodus 35:31-33; 35)
Just as Moses called forth all types of artisans to perform the construction of the tabernacle, today we are calling all artist to help prepare our space for Good Friday, while sharing the story of Good Friday in their work. In 2010, the show was birthed when the question, “Why do Christ-followers think the cross is a good thing, when it was such an instrument of torture?”. Show founder, Angel, answered, “Because for the Christ-follower, the cross isn’t the end of the story, it is the beginning of our new, better story.”
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 reality 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 each year. Last year, over 7,500 viewed the show when it was projected indoors and outdoors at Second Presbyterian on Good Friday and posted online! Will you prayerfully consider your contribution and other artists you might invite to participate?
To secure your place in the show, register online by Monday, March 21, 2022 by completing this registration form: https://forms.gle/WKw3iHqGJfqRSJP68
Here are the details:
• Each artist may contribute one piece of art.
• Art and easel drop off (labeled with your name) will be on Wednesday, April 13 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. No wall space will be available. Each artist will be sent a link to schedule a 15 minute time slot for art and easel drop off. Please do not arrive before 4:00, as our staff will not be available yet.
• Art will be on display on Thursday, April 14 from 11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Good Friday, April 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Artwork will also be on display for Easter weekend services and Monday’s Bible Study Fellowship group. For that reason, art is to remain at Second Presbyterian Church until pick up on Tuesday, April 19.
• Reception for/with the artists from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Good Friday, April 15.
• Second Presbyterian Church invites you to worship at the Good Friday service to follow the reception at 7:00 p.m.
• Pick up your artwork and easel on Tuesday, April 19 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
For more information, 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
www.secondpres.com