Call for apocalyptic, symbolic art
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer has a call to artists open for its upcoming Advent gallery show “Signs and Portents” The deadline for submission of November 8th, so if you are interested in submitting your work for consideration — or know an artist who might be interested — act now!
The word “advent†is defined as, “the coming or arrival, especially of something important.†In the church year, the season of Advent is a time of looking forward to something greater. It is a season of preparation, a time of waiting and watching for signs and portents.
Some of these are signs of a beginning. The three kings saw and followed a star to Bethlehem. Mary and Joseph and the shepherds received visitations from angels. Other signs and portents of the season foretell that something is coming to an end: the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and other visions of John in the Book of Revelation.
But signs and portents aren’t limited to Biblical accounts or religious seasons. Astrologers read the stars and planets. Comets have been linked to life-changing historical events. Shamans seek the visions of the trance. Farmers scan the skies and consult almanacs for signs of rain or drought. Fortune tellers read cards, palms and auras. We all have dreams and visions. We see pictures in the clouds, and have favorite colors and lucky numbers.
Our gallery seeks artwork that expresses the theme “Signs & Portents†for a juried art exhibit that will be on view in our nave throughout the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, with an artists’ reception planned for the evening of December 12th. All genres and media considered. Artwork needs to be two-dimensional – it can extend into the third dimension, but it must be able to be displayed on a wall.
Read more about how to submit work for the show on our Arts Blog.