{"id":7594,"date":"2026-01-14T11:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/?p=7594"},"modified":"2026-01-14T11:31:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:31:00","slug":"call-for-artists-the-chapel-gallery-university-unitarian-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/2026\/01\/14\/call-for-artists-the-chapel-gallery-university-unitarian-church\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Artists: The Chapel Gallery @ University Unitarian Church"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>About Art &amp; the Unitarian Universalist Church<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Art is an essential aspect of Unitarian Universalist life, a meaningful expression of the human and spiritual journey. The University Unitarian Church (UUC) has a long-standing tradition of bringing art to its members, and of supporting local artists in the larger community, from Mark Tobey and William Cumming in the 1960s, to Bonnie Hopper and the United States Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Association in 2024. UUC has an active Art Committee that works to assure that visual arts remain an integral component in the life of the church, and seeks out both emerging and established local artists to offer direct experiences of the transcendent mystery and wonder of human creativity and expression. In alignment with its values, UUC seeks artists and artistic themes from the broadest possible range of lived experiences.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Venue<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The award-winning University Unitarian Church was designed and built by architect Paul Hayden Kirk in 1959. The recently updated chapel has a soaring, two-slope ceiling with exposed beams, touches of warm wood, and a series of large, bright bays along one wall. With minimal religious iconography, a built-in hanging system and dedicated lights, the chapel is an outstanding gallery for 2-D artwork.<\/p>\n<p>We welcome you to submit your art for consideration. If selected, your art will hang in this magnificent space for several weeks and be celebrated through a reception, Sunday service viewing, and additional viewing times. Your work and artist information will also be featured in a virtual Exhibit Book.<\/p>\n<div class=\"meSK8 M7eMe\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>About the Theme<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"spb5Rd OIC90c\">\n<div><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<p><b>Transform | ation<\/b><\/p>\n<div><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0| ative<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Transformation can occur in the blink of an eye or over a generation. There\u2019s a before and after, and somewhere in the progression of time, alteration. The Transformative can bring discomfort or delight. It can trigger contemplation, discovery, new ways of being and engaging with the world. Not always subject to rationality, the transformative experience can lead to more questions than it answers, give rise to strong feelings and new perspectives, and inspire creativity. Share what Transformation and the Transformative experience looks like to you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"meSK8 M7eMe\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>About the Exhibit<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"spb5Rd OIC90c\">\n<div><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/div>\n<p><b>Dates of Exhibit<\/b><\/p>\n<div>Sunday, March 29, 2026 &#8211; Friday, May 1, 2026<\/div>\n<div>Reception: Sunday, March 29, 1-3pm<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Location<\/b><\/div>\n<div>University Unitarian Church<\/div>\n<div>6556 35th Ave NE<br \/>\nSeattle, WA 98115<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Deadline for Submission<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Monday, February 2, 2026<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Selection Notification<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Mid- to late-February 2026<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Artwork Drop-off<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:00am<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Artwork Pick-up<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Saturday May 2, 2026 at 9:00am<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>General Criteria<\/b><\/div>\n<div>The UUC Chapel Gallery can accommodate 2-dimensional work with maximum dimensions of 72 inches and maximum weight of 40 lb. Artwork should be securely mounted or framed <b>with wire <\/b>for hanging. Please consult with us for fabric art or other unusual pieces.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Since the church is a tax-exempt organization, we cannot participate in sales but will refer inquiries directly to the artist.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Selection Process<\/b><\/div>\n<div>The selection of artwork is made by the UUC Art Committee, assuring that\u00a0imagery is suitable for a chapel and its various activities, audiences of all ages and stages of life, and its overall purpose as an inviting space for reflection, solace, celebration, and inspiration.\u00a0Decisions will be based on specific criteria and do not reflect in any way your value or talent as an artist.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSet-wIJvYDKxcS40J8o_0_jN8IbCcEPvYs1iNS6pIRYf4rIJg\/viewform?fbzx=-8138109503783670719\"><strong>SUBMIT APPLICATION FORM HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Art &amp; the Unitarian Universalist Church Art is an essential aspect of Unitarian Universalist life, a meaningful expression of the human and spiritual journey. 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