The Winter 2024 exhibition is by invitation. The Winter 2025 call to artists is posted below.

The Spring 2024 exhibition artists are already selected. The Spring 2025 call to artists will be posted in early 2024, so please check back.

The Summer 2024 exhibition artists are already selected.  The Summer 2025 call to artists will be posted soon, so please check back.

Call for Artists: Indigenous North Americans Exhibition

March 25, 2024

Phillips Theological Seminary invites local and regional artists to submit their artworks for a solo visual art exhibition, which will be on display on our campus at 901 N. Mingo, Tulsa, OK from 11/12/24 to 12/20/24. The topic is Indigenous Persons Heritage Month, celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of the Indigenous peoples of North America. We are seeking artists who explore current themes and issues through their work, showcasing the creative expressions of contemporary Indigenous artists. The opening reception will coincide with a public event and lecture on 11/12/24. The exhibition can include up to 20 works of 2-dimensional art, depending on size, and up to 5 works of 3-dimensional art, depending on size. Once an artist is selected, the exact works will be selected for the exhibition in partnership with the Phillips Theological Seminary team.

 Benefits

• Selected artist will receive a $500 honorarium and the opportunity to sell their artwork
• Selected artist will have their artworks displayed in a prominent location on campus
• Selected artist will have their artworks promoted through the seminary’s website, social media, and newsletter
• Selected artist will have the opportunity to give an artist talk and interact with the seminary community

 Eligibility

• Artist must be at least 18 years old
• Artist must be an active member of a tribe or indigenous community.
• Artwork must follow the Phillips Theological Seminary content policy

 Submission Guidelines

• Artist must fill out this form by 8/16/24
• Artist must upload a current resume or CV
• Artist must provide an artist statement (max. 500 words) that explains how their artworks relate to the topic of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Artist must upload a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 images of their artworks with titles, dimensions, mediums, and year of creation
• Artist must indicate if their artworks require any special installation or display needs

 Selection Process

• A jury panel of seminary faculty and staff will review all submissions and select one or more artist(s) for the exhibition
• The selected artist(s) will be notified by 9/13/24
• The selected artist(s) will be responsible for delivering their artworks to the seminary by 11/4/24 and picking them up by 1/3/25
• The selected artist(s) will be expected to attend the opening reception on 11/12/24 and give an artist talk on a date to be determined

 Contact Information

For any questions or inquiries, please contact:

Holly Becker

Associate Vice President of Operations

holly.becker@ptstulsa.edu

918-270-6446

 Apply Now

To apply for this opportunity, please fill out this form and upload your required documents. The deadline for submission is 8/16/24.

Download this call as a pdf document: Call to Artists- Fall 2024

Call for Artists: Seeking Shalom: Wisdom & Understanding in a Turbulent World

March 25, 2024

Phillips Theological Seminary invites local and regional artists to submit their artworks for a solo visual art exhibition, which will be on display on our campus at 901 N. Mingo, Tulsa, OK from 1/15/2025-4/4/2025. The topic is confronting global turmoil with local impact, guided by the profound wisdom (hokmah) and understanding (binah) of the Hebrew Bible. We hope to emphasize transformative approaches toward a fullness of wholeness (Shalom) in a rapidly changing world, with insightful and actionable responses rooted in ancient, yet ever-relevant, teachings. We welcome diverse and imaginative expressions of the theme. The opening reception will coincide with Remind & Renew, the Seminary’s annual 3-day event for ministers and alumni. The exhibition can include up to 20 works of 2-dimensional art, depending on size, and up to 5 works of 3-dimensional art, depending on size. Once an artist is selected, the exact works will be selected for the exhibition in partnership with the Phillips Theological Seminary team.

Benefits

• Selected artist will receive a $500 honorarium and the opportunity to sell their artwork
• Selected artist will have their artworks displayed in a prominent location on campus
• Selected artist will have their artworks promoted through the seminary’s website, social media, and newsletter
• Selected artist will have the opportunity to give an artist talk and interact with the seminary community

 Eligibility

• Artist must be at least 18 years old
• Artwork must follow the Phillips Theological Seminary content policy

 Submission Guidelines

• Artist must fill out this form by 10/18/24
• Artist must upload a current resume or CV
• Artist must provide an artist statement (max. 500 words) that explains how their artworks relate to the topic of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Artist must upload a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 images of their artworks with titles, dimensions, mediums, and year of creation
• Artist must indicate if their artworks require any special installation or display needs

 Selection Process

• A jury panel of seminary faculty and staff will review all submissions and select one or more artist(s) for the exhibition
• The selected artist(s) will be notified by 11/15/24
• The selected artist(s) will be responsible for delivering their artworks to the seminary by 1/6/25 and picking them up by 4/11/25
• The selected artist(s) will be expected to attend the opening reception on 1/15/25 and give an artist talk on a date to be determined

 Contact Information

For any questions or inquiries, please contact:

Holly Becker

Associate Vice President of Operations

holly.becker@ptstulsa.edu

918-270-6446

 Apply Now

To apply for this opportunity, please fill out this form and upload your required documents. The deadline for submission is 10/18/24.

Download this call as a pdf document: Call to Artists- Winter 2025