Mathewson Street United Methodist Church strives to provide year round an aesthetically appealing environment for the works of socially and spiritually conscious artists in its Chapel Gallery. The Chapel Gallery is located on the first floor of the Church at 134 Mathewson Street in downtown Providence. We are a member of Gallery Night Providence, and our exhibits normally change on a monthly basis.

 

We are a church in the heart of the city sustained by the reconciling love of God and providing hope for all people

This is our Church's mission statement, and artists should be mindful of it when submitting works for possible display in the Chapel Gallery.

Artists wishing to exhibit their works in the Chapel Gallery should submit either reproductions or slides of their art works to the MSUMC Committee on Ministries to the City and the Arts for consideration. They should also submit a one-page description of why the exhibit of their art works is particularly appropriate for the Chapel Gallery. (For example, we do not typically exhibit nude subject matter.) The submission of a resume is optional.

Submission dates are March 1 and September 1. At the request of the Committee, artists may be asked to meet with the Committee with samples of their works.

Artists will be notified in writing by the Committee of acceptance of their art works for exhibit in the Chapel Gallery. Schedules for exhibition hanging, opening, and closing will be arranged jointly by the artist and the Committee.

If the art work is to be sold, the Church will cooperate with the artist to post the prices and the names of the pieces. All money from sales goes to the artist. Donations to the Church will be gratefully accepted.

Thank you for considering the Chapel Gallery as an exhibition space for your art work. We hope that both our needs and yours can be satisfied in a fruitful partnership. May the grace of God be with you!

Ministries to the City and the Arts Committee
Mathewson Street United Methodist Church
134 Mathewson St.
Providence, RI 02903

401.331.8900
401.831.0480 (fax)

msumc.chapelgallery@yahoo.com