See the Outstanding Winners of the National Christian Art Competition
Announcing the Winners of the ART for GOD, first National Christian Art Competition.
(PRWEB) April 22, 2005 -- ART for GOD is delighted and eager to share this art with the world. As artist, writer, speaker and owner of ART for GOD, Stephen Sawyer has encouraged others to "Tithe Your Talents" for over ten years. And now we see the humble but outstanding beginnings of this art ministry bearing fruit in the first National Christian Art Competition.
The "NCAC" was started in 2004. This is a unique art competition. Singular in
scope and purpose the NCAC is reaching an audience where all levels of artistic
progress intimately understand they are welcomed and honored. Destined to become
a legacy and foundation for the growth and promotion of Christian artists
world-wide, it is quickly becoming a vision shared by thousands.
The NCAC
is designed to promote and encourage Christian artists around the globe by
creating a venue of high level interactive exposure through the world renowned
site, www.ART4GOD.com. "We do
not tell artists what to create; we just say 'CREATE!' This year we gave out
$3,000 in Cash Awards and over $3,000 in gifts to the winners." Stephen shared
enthusiastically.
ART for GOD will be promoting these wonderful works of
art year round on the web, through media, and in retail outlets beginning with
the ART for God Gallery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The diverse talents exhibited
in many styles and mediums should bring immense hope and joy to others whose
souls are brightened and spirits lifted by the powerful messages of these
outstanding Christian artists and their images.
The age of the artists
who entered the National Christian Art Competition ranged from 18 to 78. There
were amateur and professional artists, home schooled students, students in
college, and mothers returning to their paintbrushes after years of raising
their children. The work was sometimes profoundly simple and sometimes so
sublime that the judges wept. Every style of entry; realism, abstract, photo
retouched, and cartoons found themselves somewhere in the winner's
spotlight.
"As an artist and one of the judges I was amazed by the range
of personal joys and sorrows that were the foundation of our artists' entries.
These are men and women of great depth who have shared their personal
testimonies in word and art and have touched many people already. Sharing their
vision with the world is long past due. I knew the National Christian Art
Competition needed to exist. After thousands of hours of labor promoting the
competition and developing the website we are still a work in progress. The
ideas for advancing and promoting this project are coming in like a squadron of
bees heading for the flowers of spring." Sawyer said.
"As with most
endeavors that truly serve others, it takes longer, is more expensive, and far
more difficult than we can anticipate. But God knows I am willing and with the
help of family and friends, we can do great and mighty deeds in service to our
Creative Heavenly Father who is the first and most wonderful artist." Sawyer
said with a tired but enthusiastic smile.
"SERVE MAN BY LOVING GOD, SERVE
GOD BY LOVING MAN"
Visit the website and enjoy God's creative children at
work.
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Source: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/4/prweb230371.htm