Call to artists

The diocese invites members of all parishes, missions, and the Cathedral to participate in the Rising Joy Art Show.

This year’s convention theme is Rising Joy and artists—amateur or professional—are invited to exhibit their art in the Murphey Art Gallery at Saint Philip’s in the Hills, Tucson (the convention host).

The show will run through the month of October, and be enjoyed by the Tucson community, as well as those who attend the Arizona Diocese Convention on Saturday, October 19.

Submission guidelines:

• One piece of art, maximum horizontal 24” x vertical 36” (not including the frame) or
  two smaller works that—together—do not exceed horizonal 24” x vertical 36”.

• All work to be exhibited should be framed with picture wire.
  Saint Philip’s has a professional hanging system and wooden frames are preferred.

• The hanging system uses two small temporary fixtures screwed into the back of each frame (to a depth of approx. 1/8” or 3 mm). This allows the artwork to slide up and down on movable wires for optimal placement.

  The Murphey Gallery volunteers insert the screws and remove them at the end of the show. This system reduces the possibility of theft and, once the art is properly installed, it will not fall or need straightening. Fiber art will be hung according to its specific requirements.

• Submission deadline is Friday, September 27, 2024, via the Artist’s Agreement.

• All artwork must arrive no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 and be shipped via UPS or Federal Express.

Sale guidelines

• All art submitted will be available for sale. Artists are requested to pay 30% commission on any sales to the Arizona Episcopal Relief Fund. (Additional details regarding payment will be provided to artists when they submit their artwork.)

• Unsold artwork will be available for pickup at the end of October. Arrangements for shipping will be the responsibility of exhibiting artists.

• Artists with questions are invited to email Murphey Gallery volunteers, Susan Stone Hayes at SusanStoneHayes@gmail.com or Kathi Sanders at kathisandersarizong@gmail.com.