Permanent Art Collection
Helps to create an empowering and encouraging environment where broken lives can be mended.
We know art has the power to open our minds to new possibilities. This experience says loud and clear (without words) that someone cares. Art at the Rescue Mission does more than just decorate the walls; art at the Mission helps to create an enriching atmosphere and sends a message to people in crisis that there is hope.
The goal of the Mission’s Permanent Art Collection is to attract and display quality works of art created by local artists that has been judged by a prominent jurist at the Rescue Mission. The Mission is home to most of the region’s homeless population. We anticipate that the sharing of talents will be a blessing not only to the guests, staff and volunteers in the Mission’s shelters, but to the participating artists as well.
Amy Morefield, Director and Co-Curator of the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University, will be the jurist for the 2012 Permanent Art Collection.
Schedule 2012
February 6th: Mail and Email Call for Entry
April 2nd: Entry Deadline
April 13th: Finalist Notification
April 27th: Delivery of Finalist Works to the Mission
April 28th - May 5th: Selection of Winners
May 6th 2:00 p.m.: Reception; Announcement of Winners
June 1st: Close of Show and Pick-Up of Works
Entry Requirements
Email/Digital
- .jpg format, high-resolution, at least 300 dpi
- 1000 to 2000 pixels on the longest dimension
- files names should only include: (Last name-first name-entry#.jpg)
- email entries to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
CD/Digital
- Write name on CD with a soft marker
- Verify CD is readable
- Sent in CD mailer with your form or payment
- CD’s will not be returned
2010 Winners
“Country House in Free Union” by Maria Grego
“Buenos Aires Footsteps” by Barry Wolfe
“Secret Code” by Betty Hancock Bright
“Reflection” by Donna V. Hancock
“Green Plant” by Jenny Ohs
“Living in Harmony” by Larry Mitchell
“Phoenix” by Olivia Kershaw Smith
“The Artist at Work” by Sally Mook
“Just Before Sunrise” by Aileen Fletcher (People’s Choice Award)
