Create Your Artwork: Empowered People Can Uproot Poverty in Their Communities
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There's a lot that can be said about poverty in the U.S. and the CCHD-funded groups working to end it.
What do you want your artwork to communicate? |
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Will you...
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WHAT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER:
How will your artwork address the contest theme:
The work of CCHD is full of hope. How will you incorporate the mission and work of CCHD into your art?
CCHD is one way in which the Catholic Church responds to poverty in the U.S. How will your artwork have a faith connection?
WHAT THE JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal entry will:
- Exhibit an understanding of the root causes of poverty, not just the symptoms. It should be clear that the artists know the difference between charity and justice. While CCHD recognizes the importance of charity, it seeks to support groups engaged in work for justice—those affecting long-lasting change to unjust structures.
- Portray the poor as empowered persons capable of leading efforts for change in community, as opposed to portrayal as victims.
- Illustrate that acting with empowered poor persons who are working for long-term change is a response to our faith and the values of Catholic social teaching.
- Show a clear understanding of CCHD’s work and mission.
- Reflect both the thoughtfulness and the creative skills of the artist.