St John's Church, Florence
Submit up to 2 original two-dimensional artworks addressing the theme of "Hope" created in the past 3 years without AI generation for consideration in a juried exhibition.
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Get matched →St. John's Church in Florence, South Carolina invites artists to submit two-dimensional works to its Advent Art Competition addressing the principle of "Hope". Selected artworks will be displayed on campus and featured in church materials and media through the season of Advent. Awards will be presented at an opening reception on December 3 at 5:30 pm.
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Artwork is not required to be for sale. A 30% commission fee will be collected from any artwork sold during the Advent Artist program. Commission fees support Tenacious Grace, a nonprofit operating a two-year residential recovery program called Five Sparrows for women who are survivors of abuse, addiction, poverty, and prostitution.
Submit artwork in person November 4–14, 2026 (Monday–Thursday 10am–4pm), or ship to: St. John's Church, 252 S. Dargan Street, Florence SC, 29506. Email Beth at [email protected] to schedule delivery outside regular hours. Include return shipping label for shipped work. Shipping costs are the artist's responsibility.
While care will be taken, St. John's assumes no responsibility for damage or loss. Artwork insurance is solely the artist's responsibility. By submitting, artists grant St. John's non-exclusive rights to use submissions and images in St. John's related events and communications.