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The Bridge Gallery

The Bridge Gallery and The Gospel Initiative are partnering on this year’s theme of “what does it mean to be truly pro-life?” The Gospel Initiative’s mission is to support the Church’s mission in creating a compelling, compassionate, and credible gospel presence in contemporary society. The Gospel Initiative offers three in-person/virtual conferences on the campus at Denver Seminary where the Bridge Gallery is housed.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE TRULY PRO-LIFE?

  • Gun violence
  • Climate Change - reverse climate change that threatens the lives of millions.
  • Immigration - safeguard the rights of immigrants and refugees
  • Advance ideas and laws to protect the aged, the ill, and the disabled.
  • Be opposed to euthanasia and assisted suicide.
  • Work against existing capital punishment and capital punishment in the future.

The Bridge Gallery is a space for visual, theological, and cultural dialogue. Artists present concepts and questions through a variety of mediums, addressing the topics of our times. The expressions presented at the Bridge Gallery are not necessarily reflective of the theological or philosophical stances of Denver Seminary yet represent the human struggle towards truth and meaning. The mission of the Bridge Gallery is to prepare Denver Seminary students and the public to engage the world through contemporary art.

EXHIBIT DATES:                January 23, 2023 – May 15, 2023

EXHIBIT LOCATION:         Harold & Virginia Simpson Leadership Center, Denver Seminary 6399 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, November 7, 2022, at 11:59 pm Mountain Standard Time

DELIVERY DATES:             We will accept in-person deliveries January 9, 10, & 11, 2023, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

                                          Shipped artwork must be received no later than January 11, 2023.

PICK UP DATES:               Monday, May 10, 10am – 1pm and Tuesday, May 11, 10am -1 pm

Registration Fee               $30.00 (Non-refundable)

Honorarium                      $500 for Best in Show – Juried

PROSPECTUS

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS/ELIGIBILITY

  • Limit 3 entries per Artist.
  • Work should be framed and ready to hang with a wire. Clip-on frames, saw-tooth and keyhole hangers will NOT be accepted.
  • There is a size limit of 36" x 60" framed. The gallery cannot accommodate sculptures or other three-dimensional installations.
  • No nudity.
  • Entries must be original works of art and entirely the work of the entrant. Digital images, prints, artwork produced in class or workshops are not permitted.
  • Participants must complete the online form in its entirety by supplying their full name, artwork title, date, media, dimensions, contact email address, prompt response (no more than 150 words in length), and other descriptions outlined in the form.

DELIVERY & SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS

The gallery director reserves the right to refuse installation of any work that is not appropriate for a professional exhibition at the Bridge Gallery or does not meet the stated guidelines.

Artists are responsible for delivering their own work. The gallery will open for special hours for a period of 3 days to accept hand-delivered incoming work. Work that arrives damaged will not be displayed. All artwork must be received no later than January 11, 2023.

Artists who are shipping their artwork are responsible for shipping and insurance. If you are shipping, you MUST enclose a paid return shipping label, or you will be charged for a return shipping fee. Once delivered and hung, works may NOT be withdrawn by the artist before the end of the show. We recommend UPS or FedEx for shipping. We will reuse the packaging the art was sent in. NO PEANUTS WHEN PACKING YOUR ART. DO NOT OVER-TAPE PACKING MATERIALS!

HOW TO SUBMIT:

  • Click the REGISTER & APPLY button in the top left corner of this page to create an ArtCall profile.
  • Click the "New Submission" button.
  • Enter your submission details and credit card payment information for the non-refundable registration fee of $30.00

ONLINE SUBMISSION IMAGE REQUIREMENTS

  • File Naming Convention                               23SP Last Name.First Name-1 (first submission)

                                                                              23SP Last Name.First Name-2 (second submission)

                                                                              23SP Last Name.First Name-3 (third submission)

  • Submission attachments must be under 4mb and a maximum of 1920px on the longest side.*
  • Submission attachments are permanently resized into 3 separate sizes (regardless of the original size): 100px, 1080px, maximum saved dimension setting (1920px by default)
  • * For image files over 4MB: Check out this instructional video that reviews how to resize an image file using both Mac and Windows operating systems. If after watching this video you are still unable to resize your file, attach the file(s) to an email directed to the Exhibitions Director with a request to resize it/them. Once resized, the files will be returned by email.
  • **Don't panic If you are unfamiliar with how to determine the pixel dimensions of a file. ArtCall is designed to adjust over 95% of all submissions to the proper specifications required for the juror. Continue to enter your submission(s) by following the step-by-step instructions provided by ArtCall. We will be reviewing submissions as they come in and will contact you if there are any problems.
  • You will receive a confirmation e-mail once you complete the submission process.

COMMISSIONS

  • There will be no charge to participate in this program (beyond a $30 registration fee) and no commission will be taken on sales. The Bridge Gallery will not participate in the sale of art. Artist contact information will be provided.

COPYRIGHT

  • All artists are responsible for ensuring their subject matter does not include any copyright infringements. The artist waives The Bridge Gallery of all legal responsibilities if an artist is challenged by another party for copyright infringement. By submitting your artwork, you are confirming you have secured any required releases and are not in violation of any laws.

MEDIA & PROMOTIONAL CONSENT

  • All artists agree that if their work is shown in the gallery the gallery may use images of their work for event marketing & promotion on our website and social media outlets.

Denver Seminary and The Bridge Gallery are a Non-Profit Organization. EIN 84-0421879

User Entry Process Tutorial

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