This autumn at Emmanuel is going to be full of action, ideas and art. On September 19th, we will be kicking off two events, "The Sermon on the Mount" series with Dr. Blaine Charette and Dan Rice. They will co-teach this series for ten consecutive weeks, exploring the teachings of Jesus, and their contemporary relevance.
At the same time, we will be hosting the "FORTY DAYS OF CREATION" event that will go from September 19th to October 29th. This is a time of CREATIVE ACTIVITY for all artists at Emmanuel and for friends of Emmanuel. All artists are invited to participate.
Whether you paint, sculpt, shoot photography, make web sites, do graphic art, write poetry - music - lyrics - novels or are involved in performing or language arts, you are welcome to join with us in this time of CREATION. At the end of the "FORTY DAYS" we will have an art show, an open mic session and a concert in order to display/perform the art we made, and to celebrate all of the artists who joined in. There will be prizes for best of show and numerous gifts for honorable mentions. If you're interested, contact Dan at emmanuelart1@gmail.com for more information, today.
EMMANUEL’S “FORTY DAYS OF CREATION”
DESCRIPTION What is the FORTY DAYS OF CREATION?
FORTY DAYS OF CREATION is a forty day period when folks at EMMANUEL church, their friends and people from the general/wider Seattle community will make art together. This does not mean in one location, but rather, at the same time in the privacy of their own homes or elsewhere.
“Creative powers without product are meaningless,” so this is your invitation to go wild creating new things, or improving things that already do exist. This is your chance to SHINE! :-D
JURIED SHOW
At the end of this forty days all art work will be evaluate by a group of judges who will cast their ballots for three categories: 1) Best of Show, 2) Second Place, and 3) Honorable Mention.
PRIZES
Prizes to be given in each category will be as follows:All winners will be given recognition on the EMMANUEL blog site/web site Best of Show – Certificate of participation, and a cash gift of $100 Second Place – Certificate of participation, and a cash gift of $50 Honorable Mention – Certificate of participation, and a gift certificate to either an art store or restaurant, whichever the artist chooses.
· Restriction: – One prize per participant
DESCRIPTION What is the FORTY DAYS OF CREATION?
FORTY DAYS OF CREATION is a forty day period when folks at EMMANUEL church, their friends and people from the general/wider Seattle community will make art together. This does not mean in one location, but rather, at the same time in the privacy of their own homes or elsewhere.
“Creative powers without product are meaningless,” so this is your invitation to go wild creating new things, or improving things that already do exist. This is your chance to SHINE! :-D
JURIED SHOW
At the end of this forty days all art work will be evaluate by a group of judges who will cast their ballots for three categories: 1) Best of Show, 2) Second Place, and 3) Honorable Mention.
PRIZES
Prizes to be given in each category will be as follows:All winners will be given recognition on the EMMANUEL blog site/web site Best of Show – Certificate of participation, and a cash gift of $100 Second Place – Certificate of participation, and a cash gift of $50 Honorable Mention – Certificate of participation, and a gift certificate to either an art store or restaurant, whichever the artist chooses.
· Restriction: – One prize per participant
INFO, RULES & ENCOURAGEMENTS
1. Fill out a entry form and e-mail it back to EMMANUEL at emmanuelart1@gmail.com
2. Who may participate? Anyone eighteen years or older
3. What kinds of art work may be submitted? Drawings, Paintings, Sculptures, Graphic Designs, Web Designs, Fabric Art, Songs, Lyrics for Songs, Musical Compositions, Poetry, Language Arts, Short Stories.
4. The work of art must have been created specifically for this FORTY DAYS OF CREATION. It cannot have existed before this event. It must have been created specifically for this occasion and no other.
5. The work of art submitted must have been done entirely by the person submitting the work. Of course, artists are permitted to discuss their projects with other artists, but the art submitted must have been produced entirely by the artist who submits the work for entry into this event.
6. All flat/visual art must be matted and framed by the artist for entry into the show. No work of art can win a prize if it is not in the show and properly mounted with matting and framing that is suitable to the subject.
7. All subjects are permitted except for vulgarity, violence, hatefulness, pornographic images and/or language, demeaning or racist language/inferences; these are not permitted. If the artist has a question as to whether or not to place/perform/read a work because of the possibility of offence, it is better to check with the jury beforehand, or to err on the side of gracious consideration for the sensibilities of others.
8. Regarding employing the artistic works of others, either in part, quotations or in complete imitation: This is fine, however, all art, written material or music that is a copied from a preexisting work of art must be indicated as a copy, in order to respect the copyright, personal integrity and intellectual property of the originating artist/musician/poet, etc.
9. These entries need NOT be religious in nature.
10. Well done original creative works have a stronger chance of winning best of show, in general. Original works are the most highly valued in this event. Be as original as you can, but do not fear to use well-know sources for your inspiration or guidance.
11. Presentation counts. Present your work in the best manner possible; whatever that means to your work. Presentation is vital for a high score.
12. Finally, you are given permission by this document to be as “creative” as you want to be. Let nothing hinder you to make great art. The rule for all art-making is, “Thou Shalt Love It!,” because, if you don’t love it, who else will? Do your very best, but don’t be overly critical of yourself. Just work hard and produce as much as you can.
