Our purpose is to reflect the image of God through a thriving artistic community within FirstMC.
Our Mission is to create inviting spaces for the people of FirstMC to express Truth, enrich worship, and deepen community through the arts.
Our Values
● Creativity - reflecting the creative character of God
● Community - welcoming a variety of ages, experience levels, and stylistic expressions
● Whole-hearted effort - serving humbly to the best of one’s ability
● Encouragement - growing and learning together
● Prayer - asking God to lead and empower the community’s artistic endeavors.
● Community - welcoming a variety of ages, experience levels, and stylistic expressions
● Whole-hearted effort - serving humbly to the best of one’s ability
● Encouragement - growing and learning together
● Prayer - asking God to lead and empower the community’s artistic endeavors.
Creation Celebration Exhibit
Forms are available at the Creative Arts Bulletin through August 31.
Guidelines: Artwork must be appropriate for all ages to view and reflect the theme. Two-dimensional art must be suitably framed and wired or matted with hangers that will work with our hooks and hanging system. Unframed canvases must be properly wired for hanging. The top part of the form must be completely and legibly filled out and submitted to the church office. Each piece of artwork needs to have an entry slip attached to the back of the piece. Limit of 2 entries per artist. Artwork should not be bigger
than 3 feet in either direction.
Delivery of Artwork: All artwork should be dropped off to either the CAC Office or Volunteer Office on Sunday, September 6, through Sunday, September 13, before or after the service or on Monday through Thursday during regular office hours (9 AM to Noon). Artwork will not be accepted before September 6.
Return of Artwork: All artwork must be picked up after the service on Sunday, November 1, or during regular office hours of 9 AM to Noon on Monday, November 2, through Thursday, November 6, 2026.
Agreement: The Creative Arts Community Council reserves the right to review submitted works and refuse those that do not meet the criteria above. Each artist accepts any risks involved in publicly displaying their
work in The Gallery which is located along the north side of the Fellowship Hall. This space cannot be specifically locked but there is a security camera. We do permit the private sale of artwork, however, all
artwork must stay in The Gallery for the entire duration of the exhibit. Submitting any entry constitutes agreement on the part of the entrant to all conditions stated above.
Meet the Artist: We will have a special time on Sunday, Sep. 20 from 9:30 to 10:25 AM where you cancome see the exhibit for the first time as well as have a chance to meet the artists and talk to them about their work. All artists with artwork in this exhibit should plan to attend this special reception and opening of the exhibit!
Guidelines: Artwork must be appropriate for all ages to view and reflect the theme. Two-dimensional art must be suitably framed and wired or matted with hangers that will work with our hooks and hanging system. Unframed canvases must be properly wired for hanging. The top part of the form must be completely and legibly filled out and submitted to the church office. Each piece of artwork needs to have an entry slip attached to the back of the piece. Limit of 2 entries per artist. Artwork should not be bigger
than 3 feet in either direction.
Delivery of Artwork: All artwork should be dropped off to either the CAC Office or Volunteer Office on Sunday, September 6, through Sunday, September 13, before or after the service or on Monday through Thursday during regular office hours (9 AM to Noon). Artwork will not be accepted before September 6.
Return of Artwork: All artwork must be picked up after the service on Sunday, November 1, or during regular office hours of 9 AM to Noon on Monday, November 2, through Thursday, November 6, 2026.
Agreement: The Creative Arts Community Council reserves the right to review submitted works and refuse those that do not meet the criteria above. Each artist accepts any risks involved in publicly displaying their
work in The Gallery which is located along the north side of the Fellowship Hall. This space cannot be specifically locked but there is a security camera. We do permit the private sale of artwork, however, all
artwork must stay in The Gallery for the entire duration of the exhibit. Submitting any entry constitutes agreement on the part of the entrant to all conditions stated above.
Meet the Artist: We will have a special time on Sunday, Sep. 20 from 9:30 to 10:25 AM where you cancome see the exhibit for the first time as well as have a chance to meet the artists and talk to them about their work. All artists with artwork in this exhibit should plan to attend this special reception and opening of the exhibit!
Creative Arts Community Monthly Newsletter
The Creative Arts Community Council (CACC) is now creating monthly newsletters to provide information on various events the CACC is producing as well as to highlight other opportunities to support the arts both within and outside of FirstMC. These newsletters will contain more information than what will be included in the Midweek Messenger.
If you would like to receive our future newsletters to your email, you must opt-in by filling out the form below. If you would like to opt-out of receiving these newsletters, please unsubscribe to the email or contact the church office.
Watch for our next exhibit in The Gallery located in the hallway facing Rudisill Ave.
How to Hang Art @ FirstMC
Are you unsure how to have a piece ready to hang? An informational packet with instructions on framing, wiring, and mounting your artwork is available to download at the link below. You can also get printed copies from the CAC Bulletin Board.
If you have questions, please contact the CACC.
