Key Dates
Show Dates: February 2 - April 23, 2026
Registration: January 6 - 20, 2026
Art Drop Off : January 26-29, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Show Hanging: January 30, 10:00am - noon
Reception : Saturday March 21, 1:00-3:00pm
Art Pick Up: April 27 - 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Theme: Members' Choice
MAA is again delighted to return to the Oasis Art Gallery at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda.
Call to Artists - Where every artist chooses the work that speaks for them.
This exhibition welcomes art that reflects each artist’s individual vision, voice, and creative direction. With no formal theme for this show, we invite members to submit work that represents what they are most excited about right now — what they are exploring, refining, returning to, or newly discovering in their artistic practice.
Choose artworks that feel true to you: a piece that captures your current visual language, curiosity, or way of seeing the world. Strong submissions might highlight your signature style, a recent breakthrough, or a subject that continues to call you back.
Prospectus: Please refer to the (show prospectus will be available by December 10) for all show requirements.
Eligible media:
- 2D work: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, drawing/ink, encaustic, hand-pulled prints, fused glass, textile-fiber arts, and photography
- 3D artwork: 3D artwork to include fused glass, moasaic, clay, wood and metal - must be wired for hanging on the wall with picture hooks.
Requirements: Your work must be between 9x12" and 28x28" framed and may not weigh more than 15 pounds.
Number of pieces allowed: One entry per member. There will be a total of 65 pieces in this show. Members can add a second artwork during registration which will be added to the show (in order of registration) if space is available. You will be contacted by the show manager if your second artwork is added to the show.
Membership: You must be a Montgomery Art Association member in good standing to enter this show. If you need to renew your membership just click here JOIN MAA.
Framing and Wiring: Please use this link Framing and Wiring for requirements for framing and wiring your art.
Volunteers: We will be seeking volunteers for this show. Indicate on your registration form if you are availabel for:
- Curating and Hanging Artwork
- Publicity
- Reception
- Photography
Entry fee: $10 per work (nonrefundable).
About Oasis: Washington Metropolitan Oasis and the Oasis Art Gallery are part of the national, non-profit Oasis education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and older through lifelong learning, health and wellness promotion and volunteer opportunities including Intergenerational Tutoring. Oasis brings people together to learn, lead, and contribute in their communities. Weekdays, the Oasis offices and Gallery are busy with Oasis class attendees, registrants, art lovers, as well as Macy’s shoppers.
Directions to Oasis. Click on the following link for detailed directions to reach the Oasis Gallery Directions to Oasis Art Gallery
Questions: If you have any questions, please email the Show Managers, Helen Wood, or Kathy Tynan. Have a great day!
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