From the Manger to the HEARTh is the fifth exhibition for Crèche Festival Houston displaying artwork which interprets Christ’s Nativity using various media. From the Manger to the HEARTh is an international call for artwork and will use a blind jury process for its selection. Selections will be made from photographic images of the artwork.
Unleash your creativity and share how you interpret bringing Christ’s birth from the manger, in Bethlehem, into your heart and hearth – home. How does your nativity scene look? Perhaps it’s with the brilliance of the Bethlehem star; the presence of angels; the peace of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph; the modest visit of curious shepherds; the glitz and adoration of the Magi; the stable animals; or something else – a cultural/ethnic nuance; influenced by a Christmas hymn or anthem; filled with Biblical imagery or Christian symbols; or of a specific setting in time or place. Work should include at least the Holy Family – Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Use any material – mixed media, collage, assemblage, acrylics, oils, watercolor, ceramics, woodworking, metal, enamel, paper, drawing, textile, glass, needlepoint, embroidery, etc., – to make a nativity meaningful to you which finds a special place in your heart and home.
Cash prizes will be awarded. Selected artists may also choose to participate in an online auction after the exhibition of their selected work. This is the direct URL to the call prospectus: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15129