The Resource Center for Women and Ministry in the South has launched a creative exploration of the Feminine Divine through visual art, music, movement, and storytelling. We hope to present many forms and faces of God the Mother, Lover, Creatrix. We expect to be surprised, invited, intrigued, and quickened by her images.

Art & the Feminine Divine will include an exhibition of art about the Feminine Divine. We invite you to submit your artwork for this exhibit, which will be presented at various venues in Durham, NC, April 21–May 14, 2006.

All North Carolinians are welcome to enter, whether beginning or established artists. Work exceeding 50 lbs. in weight must be handled by the artist. Two-dimensional pieces should not exceed 48" in height or 48" in width and must be ready to hang. Three-dimensional pieces must be easily transported. Send two identical slides or prints (with a maximum of two pieces per artist) with Entry Form to the following address. Multimedia and site-specific installations are also welcome. For installations, send a proposal including content, sample work, and installation needs such as space and electricity.

Art & the Feminine Divine Exhibit
Resource Center for Women and Ministry in the South
1202 Watts St., Durham, NC 27701

On each slide/print, clearly print your name and the title of the piece. Place a red dot on the left hand bottom corner on the front side of slides. For three-dimensional art, you may submit two different views of each entry if that helps to provide a better perspective of the piece.

Enclose a 60-cent self-addressed, stamped envelope (9" x 5" or larger) with your entry and we will return your slides or prints approximately 30 days after the show. We will retain one slide or print of each piece of art selected for the show for publicity purposes.

Entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2006 to be considered for the exhibition.

Art included in this exhibit may be offered for sale. The artist must determine the price, and the Resource Center for Women and Ministry in the South (RCWMS) will retain 40%. Artists may choose to donate all proceeds from the sale of their art to RCWMS. Payment for sold works will be mailed to artists within 30 days after the close of the show.

RCWMS reserves the right to photograph any work for publicity or promotional purposes. Work chosen for these purposes will be credited to the artist and the artist will be informed of its use.

Accepted work will be handled carefully to avoid damage. However, submission of work is at the artist's own risk. The declared value of work must be reasonable and in line with the artist's previous sales.

Upon acceptance into the show, you will be informed of the particular venue in Durham where your work will be exhibited.

All work is to be hand-delivered to an assigned location in Durham on Sunday, April 9, 2006 between 2:00 and 4:00 pm or Monday, April 10, 2006 between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m.

All unsold art must be picked up on May 14 or 15, 2006 at times to be announced. Works left after May 15 become the property of RCWMS.

Artists whose works have been sold will be contacted before May 14.

The exhibition is designed to celebrate the Feminine Divine; artists of any gender are encouraged to participate. Artist participation constitutes agreement to all of the Procedures for Entry. For questions call 919-683-1236, email rcwmsnc@aol.com, or explore our website, www.rcwms.org.

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