Back in April Gail was encouraged to enter the ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids. Just entering is quite a challenge because the entire application process has to be done over the internet by computer. Since neither of us are computer savvy, Tom Thiery was kind enough to assist us with all the needed details on the computer. The main concept is to develop an information sheet regarding the artist and the art piece for the competition, and then submit that information to various venues in Grand Rapids. There are hotels, restaurants, museums, churches and other entities that host the art. Gail applied to several venues and received an acceptance from Monroe Community Church the end of May or early June.
Over the summer Gail has been receiving all kinds of information from ArtPrize and the church that is hosting her painting. This past Saturday was the big day for us to travel to Grand Rapids to hang her art piece. The painting is of our family reflecting in a large plate glass. It was framed to appear as a window and door with our family reflecting in it. The title of the painting is "Family Reflections".
"Family Reflections" the painting
When we arrived at the church to hang the painting, there were extremely high walls which made Gail's pastel painting look totally different than it did in her studio. It only took a few minutes to put the painting in place, and we were soon heading back to Adrian. Gail was very disappointed that her painting didn't show well. And like the Israelites at times, Paul (like Moses) heard some murmuring. She has now come to the point of realizing how small this is compared to some things that can come along in life. We are very pleased and thankful that she was able to be accepted into this competition and trust that her painting will minister to those who view it. Gail is now seeing "the glass half full" and is counting all the blessing God has given her.
Blessings and Encouragement,
Paul, Gail, Patsy and Penny
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