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• Ranazul Restaurant Summer Show

  • Start
    7 Jul 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    3 Aug 2019
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    8171 Maple Lawn Blvd #170, Fulton, Maryland

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  Registration open June 1 through June 17 (extended one week) 

  MAA is pleased to be back at La Galleria at Ranazul Restaurant in Fulton for a summer show. This is a cozy venue, with all of the art hung in the central open banquet room of the restaurant.

  The theme for the July exhibit is "Summertime." Artists are encouraged to submit an artwork that reflect the joy, fun, and camaraderie of the summer season. Tantalizing paintings of food could be a plus!

  

  In addition to hosting this art exhibit, Ranazul will provide a sumptuous opening reception for artists and their friends and family. Please plan to attend!

  See the Prospectus for full details.

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• Ranazul Restaurant Summer Show Reception

  • When
    14 Jul 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    8171 Maple Lawn Blvd #170, Fulton, Maryland

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  Join us for a delicious reception at Ranazul Restaurant in Fulton for a celebration of our "Summertime" exhibition. In addition to hosting this art exhibit, Ranazul will provide a sumptuous opening reception for artists and their friends and family. Please plan to attend with friends and family!

  The reception is 4 - 5pm on Sunday, July 14th - and consider staying for dinner.

  The reception is open to members, their guests and the general public.

  RSVPs welcomed but not necessary.

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• Brookside Gardens: The Nature of Art

  • Start
    20 Jul 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    18 Aug 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

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  Registration is full and now closed. Thank you.

  Our annual exhibition at Brookside Gardens is a mid-sized art show using the full gallery space within the visitors center. The show is a wonderful opportunity for MAA artists to display off their botanical works -- flowers, plants, butterflies, landscape paintings from the gardens, etc.

  

  Registration will be open June 10-20; however if the maximum number of art pieces is achieved, the registration will close early and a wait-list will start. Each artist can submit one piece of artwork.

  Artwork suitability for this exhibit are small to mid-sized paintings (max size 28" wide by 28" tall,  including frame).  

  Please review the Prospectus before you register.

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• Artists & Makers Gallery Show

  • Start
    30 Jul 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    28 Aug 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Artists & Makers 1, 11810 Parklawn Dr, Rockville, MD 20852

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  Registration open June 20 through June 30 

  MAA will have a members-only art show at the Artists & Makers Gallery this summer. A number of MAA members have studios in one of the two A&M spaces, and we hold our member meetings there as well. This show will use the entire Gallery space in A&M 1 on Parklawn Drive.

  
  

  Judith HeartSong, the founder and director of Artists & Makers, will curate this show. Artists are invited to submit 1 artwork for this show. 

  Please refer to the Show Prospectus for full information.

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• Plein Air Competition during Paint the Town Labor Day Show

  • When
    31 Aug 2019
  •  
    7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    3710 Mitchell St., Kensington, MD 20895
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  Registration Open July 12 - August 30, 2019

  

  En Plein Air - outdoor painting - during the Paint The Town Labor Day Show event is a special highlight. This activity is open to members, non-members and children. Pieces from this competition are judged for awards in two categories--Adult Plein Air and Childrens Plein Air.

  Registration: Register here online or in person at the Kensington Armory on August 30 or 31.
  

  Cost: The competition is free for MAA members in good standing and for children. Non-member adults pay $10 per person; the fee is payable here or in person at the show. 

  Competition Rules: Your canvas or paper must be stamped on Saturday, August 31. Doors open at 7 am for this purpose. You must return your artwork for judging and sale by 3 pm the same day. (Note: If you do not wish to mark your piece for sale, you may note "Not for Sale").

  Download the 2019 Plein Air Rules for complete details.

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• The Meeting House Gallery

  • Start
    31 Aug 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    2 Nov 2019
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    5885 Robert Oliver Place Columbia, MD 21045

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  Registration is limited to artists approved in Phase 1.

  MAA is excited to hold our first member show at The Meeting House Gallery in Columbia. Several of our members have participated as individuals at this venue; one of the special aspects of this Gallery is the opportunity to show large 2D art.

  

   Hundreds of visitors come to The Meeting House every week, either to attend religious services (5 separate congregations) - or to attend meetings, celebrations, and other events. 

  The MAA exhibit will include a hosted reception that will also offer participating artists to bring cards and prints for sale.

  The Meeting House Gallery requires that all participating artists be vetted for suitability in this Interfaith Center. The registration is a two part process in which The Meeting House reviews sample art images of all applicants. Selected artists will then register with their final pieces.

  Full information can be found on the show Prospectus.

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• Paint the Town Labor Day Show

  • Start
    31 Aug 2019
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    2 Sep 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Kensington, MD

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  Registration open July 12-26, 2019

  The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is our marquis event of the year. The three-day event includes a judged art show of approximately 500 pieces, live demonstrations, a plein air, competition, bin work and card sales, and a warm community reception. The Town of Kensington, a long-time MAA supporter, provides the beautiful, historic Armory building to us for this show.

  Membership Requirement: Annual membership (new or renewal) is required prior to registration for this show. Learn more. Your membership confirmation letter will include the special code you need to register.

  Submissions: Members may enter up to three pieces of work, including the mandatory Kensington requirement.

  Show Categories: This show includes judging in six pre-submitted categories: Kensington, Landscape, Still Life, Portrait (People & Animals), Abstract, and 3-D. The Saturday Plein Air Competition is also judged. Prizes (cash and gift certificates) are awarded in 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and honorable mention.

  Prospectus: Please refer to the Show Prospectus for full information.

  Show manager: Anastasia Walsh

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