LCEF - Art and Architecture Award

Every three years, the Architectural Advisory Committee of LCEF sponsors an award program to recognize outstanding artistic and architectural achievement in LCMS religious art as well as architecture. This year marks the fourth award program, which is open to all artists, architects, churches, designers, landscape artists, or collaborative design teams.

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. (Award applicants will receive an entry kit with detailed instructions.)

Note: Digital photos (all submissions) should be in color with a minimum resolution of 300 pixels/inch and minimum size of 8” x 10”. Entrants may submit more than the minimum requirements indicated below.

REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARD CATEGORIES
Lutheran Church Facilities or Laborers For Christ 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. Application and Entry Fee To receive an entry kit, please mail a completed application along with a $75 entry fee. Application and mailing instructions.

Additional Information
Application Form and Fees Must be postmarked no later than Aug. 15, 2008 (for each entry). Final/Completed Entries Must be postmarked no later than Sept. 15, 2008 (for each entry). Award Presentation Awards will be presented during the LCEF Fall Leadership Conference in November, 2008. Application and Entry Fee To receive an entry kit, please mail a completed application along with a $75 entry fee. Application and mailing instructions.		Publicity Cooperation Because LCEF will use all entries to promote excellence in ecclesiastical art and architecture, each design team will be asked to sign a release enabling LCEF to reproduce any and all images for LCEF publicity. Questions Contact Jane Absheer at LCEF: 1-800-854-4004, ext. 6423.

Calling All Entries!

Requirements:

Lutheran Church Facilities or Laborers For Christ

Ecclesiastical Art

Art as Community Builder

Application and Entry Fee