Call for Graphic Novel and Storyboard Art - Testament

Testament
An Art Exhibit featuring Graphic Novel Art based on Scripture

About the Exhibit
Fourth Presbyterian Church located in downtown
Chicago is proud to present “Testament”, a non-juried
exhibit if graphic novel and sequential art based on
scripture from the Bible. This show is limited to 2D
artwork only. Artwork deemed inappropriate for the
venue will not be considered.

Venue and Exhibit Space
Fourth Presbyterian Church is located on Michigan
Avenue across from the John Hancock Building. The
Gothic style church was completed in 1914 and is one of
the oldest buildings north of the Chicago River.
The artwork will be prominently displayed in the Loggia,
where members of the church and also the general
public will be able to view the artwork.

Selection Committee
The selection committee will consist of professional
graphic novel artists as well as members of Fourth
Presbyterian Church’s Fine Arts Council. Artists will be
notified by March 1, 2013.

Image and Submission Requirements
For submission form go to
http://www.fourthchurch.org/arts/exhibitions.html
Images are to be submitted in digital format.

Acceptable files are JPG or PDF at 300 dpi and
dimensions no larger than 900 pixels.
Each piece should be titled as follows:
LastName_InitialofFirstName_Title.(.jpg/.pdf)
Submissions may be emailed to
FineArts@fourthchurch.org
or on CD via mail or hand delivered.

If you choose to hand deliver your submission, please
mark on the package “Testament Art Exhibit” and
leave it at the information desk. Please enclose the
information slip found on the second page of this flyer.
Mailing instructions:
Please include CD with contact information and
submission slip.

Mail to:
Testament Art Exhibit
Fourth Presbyterian Church
126 East Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Please include your name and contact information and
the price of all pieces.

No submission fee is required.

Works submitted must not exceed 36” in any dimension.
Entry submission deadline is Feb. 15, 2013.
Submissions after this date will not be considered.

Accepted Work
Accepted work must be framed or gallery wrapped,
wired ready for hanging. No sawtooth hangers or clip
frames.

Liability
Fourth Presbyterian Church provides insurance for all
artworks on display.
Damaged packages arriving at the Church will remain
unopened.
Work unclaimed by sender at the return address on
delivered artwork is not the responsibility of the
Church.
It is the responsibility of the artist that the artwork is
properly packaged and insured.

Sales
Fourth Presbyterian Church will retain a commission of
15% for any sales during the show.

Rights
Fourth Presbyterian Church reserves the right to
photograph images for promotion and documentation
purposes only.

Delivery of Artwork
No glass will be accepted. Please use Plexiglas only.
All accepted artworks must be received at Fourth
Presbyterian Church between March 21 through March
28, 2013.

Retrieval of Artwork
Artwork may be picked up between July 1 through July
10, 2013. Fourth Presbyterian Church is not responsible
for any artwork remaining after the pick up date.

Opening Reception
Friday, April 12, 2013

Dates to Remember:
Image submission deadline: Feb. 15, 2013
Notification to artists: March 1, 2013
Delivery of artwork: March 21 through March 28, 2013
Exhibit: April 1 through June 30, 2013
Pick up Artwork: July 1 through July 10, 2013