MAA - Plein Air Show at Chesapeake Framing Company

Plein Air Art Show 

at Chesapeake Framing Company 

Key Dates

Show Dates: September 6 - October 5

Registration:  August 3 - 17

Art Drop Off :  September 5, 10:00 am - noon

Art Pick Up: October 6, 10:00am - noon 

• Show Location:  Cheseapeake Framing Company, 10507 Metropolitan Avenue, Kensington, MD 
  
• Subject Requirements:  MAA artists may submit one artwork for this show.  The artwork must be a plein air work . There is no theme or subject requirements for this show.  
  
• Eligible Media:  2D artworks: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, drawing/ink art.  Photography is not eligible for this show. 

• Size of artwork:  We will accept 4 - 5 larger works up over 30"; and 30 medium to small works.  

• Framing Requirements:  All 2D artwork must meet professional framing requirements with  MAA framing and wiring standards - MAA Framing Requirements .  Below are framing standards: 
• • Select a frame style and material that will complement your work 
  • MAA will accept wood and metal frames, and WILL NOT accept plastic frames.
  • Your frame should be securely wired for the size and weight of your art. 
  • No clip frames, taped frames, or saw tooth hangers.
  • Works must be securely and suitably framed with screw eyes or D-Rings and wires firmly attached to the frame itself, not to the backing. Wires can come loose and damage the artwork if not attached to the frame.
  • Wire guidelines -- Wires must be attached 1/3 from the top of the artwork for wall installation.  Wires should not reach the top of the artwork.
  • Gallery-wrapped canvases may be submitted unframed. Note: edges must be finished; no staples, tacks, or tape visible.

• Show Limit: 35.  2D works. 

• Registration dates: Registration starts Saturday August 3 and ends Saturday August 17 at 11:59 pm ET, or earlier, if show capacity is reached.  

• Cost: There is a $10 (nonrefundable) show fee to be paid at the time of registration. There is a 20% commission charged by Chesapeake Framing.  

• Volunteers Needed:  A few volunteers will be needed for art drop off and art checking, and art pick up.  While registering your artwork - please also check off one of the volunteer tasks for this show.  The show managers - Kathy & Lynn will notify volunteers of their assignments by August 20.  Thank you for Volunteering.

If you have any questions, or if we can be of assitance, please contact Kathy Tynan at kftynan@gmail.com or Lynn Lewis lynnlewisstudio@gmail.com.