Faiths Act

What is Art 4 Action?

Art 4 Action is a citywide art competition will be an opportunity for artist’s young and young heart from all over to express their views on global issues through the medium of art. A selection of work, including winning entries will be exhibited at MAC, Birmingham from 23^rd – 28^th April 2012. The exhibition will feature a variety of events and exiting opportunities for people of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds across Birmingham and further afield.

The Judges

We have a eclectic and varied judging panel including world famous artists, and pillars of the Birmingham community, including Mohammed Ali (Aerosolarabic) of Soul City Arts, Iminder Singh of Iminder Arts, Peter Rookes (Birmingham Council Faiths), Tim Fawssett (The Feast), and Angela King (The Springfield Centre).  These will be profiled over the coming weeks so keep checking www.facebook.com/Art4Action for more information.

Art 4 Action Auction

One of our judges Iminder Singh of Iminder Arts has produced an inspired piece entitled ‘Saving Souls’ inspired by his Sikh faith he describes:

“In line with the ethos of Faiths Act, I believe that every human in this world has a right to life and health, and every human who is able, has the duty to help those in need. One of the very basic principles for spiritual growth is to look at everyone as equal despite colour, caste, creed, religion or social status. Helping and providing love to those in need before helping ourselves (Sarbath da Bhallaa) is something a Sikh must aspire to put into thought and practice where possible. As part of the Art4Action campaign I have attempted to illustrate these very teachings in this piece – our much-needed effort to Saving Souls from the clutches of Malaria.”

See Iminder’s blog post here and join in the auction to raising much needed funds for the Faiths Act Sierra Leone Malaria Eradication programme: http://iminderarts.com/saving-souls/

Want to take Part?

Entries to Art 4 Action should be pieces inspired by an Art 4 Action Presentation or Workshop. One or all of the following themes should inspire the Art Work:

• FAITH COMMUNITIES WORKING TOGETHER “FORCE 4 GOOD”
• MALARIA
• HEALTH AS A HUMAN RIGHT / INJUSTICE OF POVERTY

Winning entries will be exhibited at the Midlands Art Centre at the Art 4 Action Exhibition around World Malaria Day from Monday 23^rd April – Saturday 28^thApril 2012. This exhibition is FREE entry and open to all members of the general public.

Entry Age Groups are as follows; please indicate on your entry form which group you are entering:

• Age 3 – 5
• Age 6 – 8
• Age 8 – 11
• Age 12 – 15
• Age 16 – 18
• Age 18+ / Independent Artist

Group entries are accepted if all members of the group are from the same age category.

Each entry is only valid if submitted with the official Faiths Act Birmingham Entry Form available from the assigned Art 4 Action teacher or leader at your organisation. For independent entries, forms will be available at Art 4 Action workshops or by email, for more information please contact i.kaur@springfieldproject.org.uk.

Entries must be received by Friday 30^th March 2012

Winners will be notified by in early April and invited to an awards ceremony on Friday 27^th April 2012 at the Midlands Art Centre, Edgbaston. All entrants will receive an official Art 4 Action certificate.

Download the poster here.