CMA is hosting a breakfast at 10:00am with a short service to follow at our buffet on the grounds of The Great Passion Play.

​We hope to see you there!

Contest Rules

​ESSAY: 300 word contest. THEME: "What Christmas Means To Me”. Please submit this in printed form as a word document or pdf. (Ages 5-8 may use parental assistance for typing only, but an original in hand written form must be simultaneously submitted). Ages 12 to 18 should submit a word or pdf document.​

ART CONTEST: ages 5 to 18 may enter. THEME: “The Meaning of Christmas”. The media should be in one of or a combination of: pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolors, acrylic on a canvas 18 x 24 max and 11x8 min. A photo in 300 dpi or higher, edge to edge, in color, should be submitted by email. All winners will bring the original to the November 30th event no later than 3 pm. _________________________________________
APPLICATION for CONTEST


Fill this in and email it to us or copy paste into email to:
[email protected]


I am Entering this CONTEST for: “What Christmas Means To Me”
As an Artist __ or As an Essay Author __

My Piece is entitled: __________________________________


FOR ARTIST:
Size Canvas is _____x_____inches on __Canvas or __Paper or _________

Media is __ Watercolor __Pencil __Charcoal __Pastel __Acrylic or _________


I have an easel to exhibit this if asked to bring my work to the exhibit. __yes
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FOR ESSAY AUTHOR:
Word Count ________
Word Doc Format: ___________


I give permission for my art to be exhibited at the Great Passion Play and a copy for publicity to be published for no cost to them as media tell the story of the contest and it's winners and judges or any related subjects. ____yes


I am understanding that I must be present to win on November 30th to Win at 8:30 pm Friday __yes


My name is First Name ___________ Last Name ___________
My Age ______
My phone number is: _________________
My email is _________@_________.______
My address is: ___________________ City_____ State_____ Zip _________
My parent or guardian's name is; ___________________
their phone is: _________________
Their email is: ___________@_______________.__________
I have their permission to enter this contest ___yes.
Signature of contestant _____________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian _______________
​I submit this art in a pdf or jpeg file of _____resolution.

​The Great Passion Play, “America’s #1 Attended Outdoor Drama,” opens on Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, to start its 50th year in performance. 

"Our 50th year anniversary looks to be very exciting,” shared Randall Christy, Executive Director of The Great Passion Play. “The Play runs May through October, but the Christ of the Ozarks, Bible Museum and gift shop are open year-round. We also have Holy Land Tours by advanced reservation every day but Sunday at 10:00am and 2:00pm.” Christy continued, “Last year, the New York Times named the Christ of the Ozarks the 4th most popular statue in the USA only behind the Lincoln Memorial, followed by Mt. Rushmore, and the Statue of Liberty; and we hope to welcome several hundreds of thousands more visitors this year.” 

“We have been very busy this year in preparation for our 50th year anniversary,” said Kent Butler, an actor and marketing director for the production. “We have worked with mission groups like Team Effort, the World Mission Team, and Youth with a Mission, and in 2017 we started hosting our own mission trips with groups coming from 
Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Tennessee, Kansas, Texas, Illinois and Mississippi. This year, we will welcome even more groups to make the 50th year anniversary very special." 
 
Featuring a cast of over 150 actors and actresses, the Play is performed amid a 550ft historically accurate stage and brings to life the thrilling epic drama surrounding Christ’s last days on earth, including his death, resurrection and ascension. The Great Passion Play runs 1 hour and 45 minutes, featuring an original musical score composed by Phil Perkins and performed by the world-renowned National Philharmonic Orchestra of London.  This year’s performance also features horses, donkeys, camels, a Pharaoh Hound, and dozens of birds. 

While on the grounds, walk through Jerusalem’s Eastern Gate, experience a Biblical Marketplace, and journey through recreations of the Holy Land including the Tabernacle in the Wilderness. See the Sacred Arts Museum with hundreds of pieces of rare works in 64 different forms, the Bible Museum with 6,000 Bibles (including an original 1611 King James Version of the Bible) and artifacts dating back to 2,000 B.C., and the History Museum which provides a biblical perspective of history.  Experience the popular free performances of David the Shepherd and the Parables of the Potter. Eat the buffet dinner that is served on nights the Play is performed.  New attractions on the Passion Play grounds include the Noah’s Ark Park Petting Zoo at the beginning of the Holy Land area, a special showing of the musical movie “God with Us: New Testament” in the Jerusalem Chapel, and a bomb shelter similar to ones used in Israel today. Christy said, “The cinematic footage within the musical God with Us was filmed onsite here in Eureka Springs, then they filmed the stage performance. It’s a very neat storytelling concept.” 

The Great Passion Play’s 2018 50th year anniversary season will run from the first weekend of May through the last weekend of October. For reservations, performance schedules, volunteer opportunities, or special event information, go to GreatPassionPlay.org or call toll free 800-882-7529.  Join the 7.8 million who have seen “The Greatest Story Ever Told” at The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.   

We are excited to announce a special performance of the Passion Play on Sunday, October 29. This performance is a benefit performance for 3 organizations: Convoy of Hope, Light for the Lost, and Teen Challenge. The cast and crew is donating their time to make this performance happen, and the Passion Play portion of the ticket will benefit these nonprofits. The Play tickets are specially priced at $15 for adults, $10 for youth (ages 12-16), and $5 for children (4-11).

Click here to get these specially priced benefit performance tickets!

Learn about the benefiting organizations:

• Convoy of Hope is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreaches and disaster response.
• Teen Challenge is a faith-based facility that helps individuals of all ages overcome life-controlling problems and addictions. 
• Light for the Lost  serves to “empower the church to provide God's Word for every person on the planet.” 

Sunday, April 9 at 9:30am at the Great Passion Play Buffet with Coffee and Pastries.

Donations to benefit our non-profit with mission trips from groups in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Mississippi, and Nebraska.

Praying for a great and safe riding season!

Service Appreciation Night Returns on Opening Night
We are excited to announce our special service appreciation night happening on May 5, 2017. All military (active and vets), police, firefighter, first responders, and EMT can get FREE tickets to the Passion Play. Click here to get this offer!

The rest of the family can get in for just $50 pass. A great savings for families and basically a buy one get one free if it's just you and your spouse!