2011 D.I.G. THROUGH ART SHOW – THEME: "COMPASSION FATIGUE"
THE DOWNTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – 154 5th AVE. N., NASHVILLE, TN, 37219
“D.I.G.” means Dialogue: an Interaction for Growth.
Dear Artist,
The Downtown Presbyterian Church (DPC) of Nashville, Tennessee is pleased to announce this year’s D.I.G. Through Art Show. This year’s theme is Compassion Fatigue. DPC’s annual D.I.G. show is now in its 12th year. The show and art provide our community with a chance to come together and “D.I.G. through art” together.
This year, DPC is looking for newly created artwork (works created between today and March 3rd, 2011) for this Compassion Fatigue-themed show. Questions for the artist to consider in the creative process: What does this phrase evoke or inspire? How this concept is visually expressed?
Artists are welcome to submit work in any medium. Entry requires a $15.00 per piece fee (two pieces maximum). Paintings and other 2-D work cannot exceed 6 x 10 feet. 2-D works must be dry, framed, and ready to hang with wire. Sculpture must be easily moveable. Installations must be approved for space reasons. Work must be delivered to the church on Thursday, March 3 at 3.00 p.m. Artists will be accepted into the show on a first-to-respond basis--please see attached entry information below (which can be also be emailed in). Works will be judged and a winner selected by a seasoned local jury—comprised of art instructors, gallery curators, and/or clergy. DPC will be pleased to present the winning artist with a purchase prize check of $1,000.
There only restrictions on the artwork are that it be newly created, and that the content be suitable for all ages, since it will be on display to the entire church body and to the downtown community. DPC reserves the right to not show any work.
The grand opening reception and presentation of the D.I.G. purchase award will be on Saturday, March 5th beginning at 6:00 p.m. This event coincides with the regular first Saturday downtown community Art Crawl, as well as the church’s monthly art show and live music activities.
The D.I.G. show began at DPC in 1998 as an extension of the church’s artists-in-residency program. Today, the church hosts nine artists who each have their own dedicated space in the building. These shows have explored different themes each year. Previous themes have included last year’s “Anti-depressant," as well as "Embodiment,” “Icons and Idols,”“Incarnation and Risk,” and “Human Sacrifice.”
Lent is the church season of 40 days (not including feast days) before Easter. This year, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 9th and continues through Holy Week, ending just before Easter Sunday, April 24th. The season is symbolic of both the 40 years of Israel’s wandering in the desert and the 40 days of Christ’s fasting and temptation in the wild. DPC feels this is an appropriate season to invite artists to join the church in wrestling with challenges and complexities of faith.
Alongside the themed art show, the church will again host a film series in DPC’s downstairs
chapel on Thursday nights during the weeks of Lent. A light meal (held at 6.00 p.m.) will be
provided weekly in DPC’s Fellowship Hall before each film (starting at 7.00 p.m.). After each film,
guests are encouraged to stay for a short discussion, sharing impressions and ideas from the
motion picture.
Summary of Important Facts:
• Piece is to be created specifically for the 2011 D.I.G. show theme: Compassion Fatigue
• Limit: 2 pieces maximum per artist
• Entry Fee: $15.00 per piece per artist (checks payable, please, to: Downtown Presbyterian
Church)
• This is a first come first serve show. Your entry fee reserves your space in the show. Please
send the check in right away to reserve your space using the form below. Space in the
show cannot be guaranteed without an artist supplying their entry fee (see following page).
Important Dates:
• Art Drop Off Date: Thursday, March 3 (3 PM to 5 PM)
• Grand Opening Reception: Saturday, March 5th from 6 PM to 9 PM with winner
announced at 7.00 p.m.
• End of Show Date: Easter Sunday, April 24th (after worship activities)
• Artist retrieval of their works from DPC: Monday, April 25th (between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.)
Yes! I will participate in the 2011 D.I.G. Through Art
Show, “Compassion Fatigue.”
Please print this page, complete information,
and enclose with a check for $15.00 made out
to “The Downtown Presbyterian
Church.” Please then send to:
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
(memo line, please: “2011 D.I.G. SHOW”)
154 5th Ave. North
Nashville, TN 37219
Pieces can be shipped to the church from anywhere in the world! Should you need further
information or assistance in this way, or otherwise, please contact Beth Gilmore via email
at beth.gilmore@gmail.com or via phone at (615) 351-2260.
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