Artists Make Your Mark

If anyone knows how to mark the world, it is artisans. Creative people that look beyond a blank canvas and make an artifact that changes humanity forever. Catalyst is filled with creatives that are making their mark all over the world and we want to share these canvases with others. Catalyst is calling all artists to share their expressions as artisans, or to share their story or a story of others that are making their mark on culture.

We are calling artists from all over the nation to submit your artistic expression of what “On Your Mark” means. Our hope is to create an art installation of the work created as an exhibit at Catalyst in October. As we receive these creations, we will be featuring the pieces online, promoting your work, linking to your website, sharing your stories, conducting podcast and video interviews and together offering a beautiful expression of what it means to mark our world through any and all art forms. The winning art creation will be duplicated as prints and given to all of the Catalyst speakers at the event as a gift from the Catalyst Community.

WHAT DOES ‘ON YOUR MARK’ MEAN?

Leadership is marked by the moments that change us. Defining moments that are the milestones on our journey. Moments when our assumptions are challenged. When clarity rushes in. When ambition soars. When we are all called to step out courageously, even in uncertainty. When time stands still, and God helps us see our calling with eternal perspective. We long for moments like this. And we associate them with the places we’ve been and the people who were there with us. For ten years, Catalyst has created moments that have left a mark on each of us, a collective experience that has defined a generation who will envision the endless possibilities of leading change in our world; giving more, doing more, and living more on purpose. How will you make your mark?

STORY IDEAS

1) Illustrate the concept of living on purpose and with clear direction.
2) Share a story of someone you know that has or is making a mark on society.
3) Envision the mark you hope to make on the world.
4) Depict the struggles of finding your mark.
5) Any other graphic depiction that is in the same genre of the theme that may speak to you.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

We are looking for a wide array of artistic expressions and mediums represented. We do not want to limit the creations in any way, so please create how you best see fit. Please submit a high-resolution version of your creation and a picture of the artist (with bio and website) to jeff@jeffshinabarger.com by August 1, 2009. By submitting your work, you give digital rights to Catalyst for digital distribution, prints, and to exhibit the collection, while giving credit to the artist. By submitting your artwork, Catalyst agrees to promote you and your artwork however they see fit in the days ahead. Catalyst may ask to have a video or audio interview with selected artists to promote the work and project. Thank you for participating in this project with Catalyst.