Spring Unfolding - Art Show in the Tasting Room at Windridge Vineyard

  • 8 Apr 2026
  • 28 Jun 2026
  • Windridge Vineyards, 15700 Darnestown Rd, Darnestown, MD 20874

Registration

  • This is a juried show - work will be selected by the Windrige owners or marketing staff. Artists whose work is selected will pay the show fee of $10 at the time of art drop off.

Spring Unfolding

MAA Art at Windridge Vineyards 

Key dates

  • Show Dates: April 8 - June 28, 2026
  • Registration: March 16 - 23
  • Juried Art Selection:  March 30
  • Notification to Artists: April 1
  • Artwork Drop Off: Monday April 6,  10am - noon 
  • Meet the Artists: Thursday, May 7, 5:00 - 8:00pm Tasting Room 
  • Art Pick Up: Monday,June 29, 10am - noon


Looking from Above #3 by Anne Albright 

Theme for Submissions:  Spring Unfolding marks the return of color, growth, and renewed creative energy. This exhibition invites artists to explore themes of change, movement, and fresh beginnings.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly, sharing work that reflects the vibrancy, momentum, and optimism of the spring season.

  • Number of Artworks Allowed:  MAA Members are invited to submit for consideration up to 2 artworks. Artists may submit work in any of the following categories: 
    • Natural Landscapes, Maritime, and Seascapes
    • Cityscapes, Townscapes, Urbanscapes 
    • Still Life 
    • Abstract Art 
    • Portraiture - People and Animals 
  • Eligible Media:  2D works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, encaustic, hand-pulled prints, drawing/ink mediums, textile, digital painting (read Digital Painting Requirements) and photography.  3D works are not included in this show.  
  • Cost: There is no cost to submit your work to for consideration. If your artwork is selected by the curators, a fee of $10 will be required at the time of art drop off. 
  • Process:  Submitted artwork will be selected by the vineyard owners.  Approximately 18 - 25 selected works will be exhibited for a three month period.  All artwork must be for sale. Windridge will notify artists when work is sold.  Windridge will provide payment to the artist, less a 20% commission. 
  • Framing and Wiring Requirements ( MAA Framing & Wiring Requirements):  All selected works must be framed, gallery wrapped or professionally finished, securely wired with hanging wire (no loops, sawtooth hangers).  If submitting an unframed canvas, edge must be painted or finished to a professional level.  No wet canvases will be accepted
All accepted work must be exhibition-ready and deliverd to Windridge Vineyard Tasting Room on Monday, January 12, 10am-noon. 
    • Replacement of Sold Artwork: Artists whose work is sold during the show period may contact the show manager or VP Shows to replace the sold work.  Artists are not to contact the staff at Windridge Vineyard to replace artwork. 
    • Membership Requirement:  You must be a MAA member to register for this show.  If you need to renew your membership go to Join MAA.
    • Show Prospectus: Please read the SHOW PROSPECTUS  for show requirements that may not be in the announcement. 

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