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Entries are being sought now for the 2012 Art and Architecture Award program. It is open to all artists, architects, churches, designers, landscape artists or collaborative design teams that have worked with LCMS facilities. Awards will be presented during the LCEF Fall Leadership Conference in November 2012.
Please review the vital information and general requirements below before submitting an application for entry.
Note that the deadlines have changed—the award program has been extended into 2012.
Program Application Form and Fees
A brochure with details about the Architectural Advisory Committee and this award program, along with a program application can be downloaded here. The program application must be mailed in to LCEF in order to receive full instructions and an entry kit.
A one-sheet program applicationcan also be filled out online and printed, then mailed in to apply for entry.
Each entry requires a nonrefundable $75 fee. The program application and fee(s) must be postmarked no later than June 15, 2012. Note that the deadline has changed and extended into 2012.
Final/Completed Entries
Must be postmarked no later than Aug. 1, 2012 (for each entry).
Questions
Contact Jane Absheer at 1-800-854-4004, ext. 6423 or email Jane.Absheer@lcef.org.
Requirements:
Award applicants must submit an application to receive an entry kit with more detailed instructions and submission requirements.
For each project submitted, entrants must provide digital photos (in JPG or PDF format) and plans (in PDF format) sufficient to illustrate the religious design. Print photographs will not be accepted. Entrants must provide two versions of all materials—one that discloses the project's name, location or the identity of principal players, and one that does not.
Other general requirements include:
LCMS Facility or Laborers For Christ Project
Photographs—Exterior
- Four photos showing each of the exposed sides (elevations) of the building: north, south, east, and west.
- Four close-up photos of significant religious detail.
- One photo showing the immediate environment of the building.
- For a group of buildings, one photo showing the project sufficiently to illustrate the concept, including its relationship to its surroundings.
- For projects involving exterior alterations or new additions, one photo of each exposed side before and after alteration or addition.
Photographs—Interior
- Provide photos sufficient to fully explain the design concept.
Photographs—Renovation Project
- Include photos of facilities prior to project start.
Plans
- One site plan showing the project, its immediate surroundings, floor plans, elevations and sections (as appropriate) to illustrate the design concept.
Narrative
- Single-page description of the unique characteristics of the project (pre-existing conditions, zoning challenges, structural challenges, proposed conditions, etc.)
Ecclesiastical Art
Photographs
- Photos showing each of the exposed sides of the artwork.
- Four close-up photos of significant religious detail.
- One photo showing the immediate environment of the artwork.
- For a group of buildings, one photo showing the project sufficiently to illustrate the concept, including its relationship to its surroundings.
Narrative
- Single-page description of the unique characteristics of the project.
Art as Community Builder
Photographs
- If applicable, photos showing each of the exposed sides of the artwork.
- One photo showing the project sufficiently to illustrate the concept, including its relationship to its surroundings.
Narrative
- Single-page description of the unique characteristics of the project and how its creation served to build community in a unique, innovative way.