Theme & Focus
Season Focus: God's Presence

This art piece complements our thematic focus for the season of Lent, in which we want to center on God's presence. The primary textual companion for this season is Psalm 51, with its profound themes of renewal, restoration, and the abiding presence of God even in our brokenness.

Guiding Reflection Questions

• How does God's presence manifest during our Lenten journey?
• What does it look like to experience God's nearness in all seasons of life?
• How might we visualize the call "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me"?
• How does awareness of God's presence transform and inform our understanding of oneself and one's faith?

Audience Considerations

While the artwork should appeal intergenerationally, special consideration should be given to engaging children ages 5-12, whether that be through imagery, characters, color, or form. The piece should be accessible and meaningful across age groups, serving families as they journey through Lent together.

Submission Requirements

Artist info, CV, and Portfolio

Artwork Proposal:

Submissions may include sketches or studies, visual mockups or concept art, reference images or inspirations boards. Final artforms must be in 2D formats, e.g., painting, drawing, mixed media, digital art, etc.

Artist Statement:

Up to 200 words describing your artistic approach and interpretation of the theme.

Interpretive Guide (if applicable):

Abstract artists are encouraged to submit an interpretive guide. The audience for this guide should be intergenerational with special consideration to ages 5-12 and those who may not have engaged with art much before.

Note:

We are seeking proposals and concepts rather than finished artwork at this stage.

Compensation & Rights if Selected

Compensation:

$5,000 flat fee

Rights & Usage:

You retain copyright ownership of the commissioned artwork

Karis Worship receives perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license for digital/print use

Artist credit will be provided in all uses

Prohibited uses:

Resale, merchandise creation, modifications, public high-res sharing

By submitting, you agree to these core terms. A full contract will be issued upon selection with more detail, and we are happy to answer any questions.

Timeline

Open Call Launch: June 13, 2025

Submission Deadline: July 11, 2025, 11:59 PM EST

Artist Selection Notification: July 18, 2025

Final artwork due: September 30, 2025

Note: Selected artist will be commissioned to create the final artwork following notification.