Exhibit on view November 17, 2023 - January 7, 2024. Gallery Reception Friday, November 17th, 7-9pm.
Sojourn Arts is accepting exhibit entries for wall-hung visual artworks related to the theme “Light in the Dark.”
“The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” - John 1:5
On view this coming Advent and Christmas, Light in the Dark will be an art exhibit pulled together from artists’ submissions from around the United States. Contrast between light and dark is a powerful artistic theme seen all throughout history in various media and across cultures, and it is also a deep biblical theme with strong connections to the Christmas story.
To Enter: Enter by Sunday, October 8th at midnight. Late entries will not be considered.
Email mwinters@sojournmidtown.com with image attachments for up to 3 artworks. For each artwork, in the body of the email please provide title, size, media used. Please make your image filename the title of the artwork (ex: artworktitle.jpg).
Only wall-hung artworks will be considered. Maximum size 60”x60”. Artwork should be ready for installation (framed or otherwise ready to hang).
There is no entry fee. The juror will select three artists to receive a cash prize of $200 each. Sales inquiries will be encouraged and redirected to the artists. No commission is required. Artists from anywhere in the continental U.S. are welcome to submit. Artists will cover shipping costs to our venue. We will cover return shipping costs up to $60/artist. Notifications will be emailed by Sunday, October 22nd and artwork will be due at the gallery by Friday, November 10th.
A catalog of the exhibit will be produced and made available at the gallery and to each selected artist.
About the Juror: Sarah Bernhardt is a St. Louis based artist, educator, and administrator exploring photography, video, installation, and social practice. She received her MFA from Washington University in St. Louis, taught at University of Missouri St. Louis, and currently teaches at St. Louis University. In 2013, Bernhardt founded Intersect Arts Center, an arts space focused on nurturing accessibility to the arts and relationship building across diverse communities. Bernhardt continues to direct the space, developing exhibition and education programs, maker spaces, artist studio spaces, as well as community events and projects.