Wheaton church taking art submissions for summer show

Calling all artists — ages 14 or older — to explore the symbolic dimensions of shared spaces. Selected works will be featured in the public exhibition, “The Symbolic Dimensions of Shared Spaces,” on June 6-7 at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton. Submissions are due Monday, April 21.

The gallery is seeking a variety of artistic forms including visual art, literary art, performance art, digital media and mixed media. For the submission form and details, go to garychurch.org/registrations.

The exhibit will be on display on Friday, June 6 from 2 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, June 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at the church, 224 N. Main St.

Physical spaces have the power to shape our relationships, preserve memory, and evoke emotional responses. They exist not only as places we inhabit but often as sites of our deepest connections, conflicts, and transformations. In a world increasingly fragmented by digital distractions and personal isolation, the spaces we share with others carry deep significance. These shared environments can serve as symbols of belonging, exchange, and the continual negotiation between the personal and the collective.

With the art exhibit, the Creative Arts team at Gary Church seeks to understand how shared spaces hold meaning and how they shape our interactions, personal growth and collective identity.

For more information, go to garychurch.org or contact the church office at office@garychurch.org.