Sweet Energy of Summer 

Art Show

at Windridge Vineyards  

Key dates

Women Walking on the Beach by Joaquín Sorolla (1909)

Theme for Submissions: Sweet Summer Energy -- Summer calls for color! But unlike spring, the time for pastels is behind. Summer opens up the opportunity to play with bold, rich palettes that feel out of place in any other season. 

• Number of Artworks Allowed:  MAA Members are invited to submit for consideration up to 2 artworks that they feel embodies the Sweet Summer Energy created in their art. 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 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. 

• Replacement of Sold Artwork:  Sold artworks may be replaced by the artist with a similarly sized piece during the 3 month show period.  Replacement artwork must be done through the MAA Show Manager. 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 registration requirements and details. 

Hope to see your artwork in the show -- If you have any questions contact the MAA show manager Kathy Tynan ( kftynan@gmail.com or maaartists@gmail.com)

Nature as the Artist's Muse

(see separate registration for prints)

Registration is closed for 2D artists

Registration is still open for 3D artists

Key Dates

• Registration: June 1 - 15  (or once the maximum capacity is reached)

• Drop off: July 15, 9:30am - noon 
• Show hanging:  July 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
  
• Show: July 15 - August 12
• Meet the Artists: July 26, 3:00 - 5:00pm
• Art Pick Up:  August 12, 9:00 - 11:00 am 

About this show:  Our annual exhibition at Brookside Gardens is a mid-sized art show using the full gallery space within the visitors center.

Subject Requirements:   MAA artists are invited to submit one original art work that portrays nature as their inspiration. Art for this show must reflect the close relationship with nature. Nature has proven to be one of the most treasured muses known. It provides endless inspiration to artists, where they can bring life to nature in their paintings, photographs and sculpture. 

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        The Lily Pond by Claude Monet                          Chrysanthemum by Vanassa Hogge 

                                                 

             

          Celestial #2 by Alexandre Manuel.                       Jack-in-the Pulpit by Georgia O'Keeffe

• Eligible Media:  2D artworks: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, encaustic, drawing/ink, photography, hand pulled prints, textile fiber art. Wall hung work must be no larger than 28"x28". A limited number of 3D work also accepted for the glass displays, including small or blown fused glass, mosaic, clay and wood.

• Note Registration of Art Prints (code required):  This show will include art prints to be displayed in shared bins.  There is a separate art print registration is required for prints at  Art Prints - Brookside Garden Show.   To complete registration of art prints a code will be emailed to you as part of your registration confirmation of orginal 2D or 3D work. You will need this code in order to complete registration of prints.  

• Show Labels:  Show labels will be generated from the artists' registration information.   There will be no changes to label information after June 18  .If you need a change to your registration -  labels, contact the show managers before June 18. 

• Framing Requirements:  All 2D artwork must meet MAA framing and wiring standards -- MAA Framing Requirements .  

• Show Limit: 70 for 2D work. 12 for 3D.

• Additional Second Entry: For 2D may be registered if space is available. The second work will be added in order of registration. The show manager will notify members at close of registration regarding inclusion of a second entry. 

• Registration dates: Registration starts Saturday June 1 and ends Saturday June 15 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 25% commission charged by Brookside Garden on all sold art.

• Volunteer Support:  The registration form includes a request for volunteer support. To help make this show possible, participants are asked to check one of the volunteer activities: Art Drop Off, Art Curating and Hanging, or Art Pickup.  THANK YOU for Volunteering.  

• Show Prospectus: Please read the SHOW PROSPECTUS before registering.  The show prospectus will provide additional information on all show requirements including framing, wiring and registration details.  

We look forward to showing your art in this lovely exhibit space.

Contacts: If you have any questions, contact the MAA show manager: Cecelia M. Laurendeau cmlaurendeau@gmail.com or Susan Crawford at susancrawford@aol.com.

Register Art Prints 

(after completing registration for Brookside Garden - Nature as the Artist's Muse) 

Key Dates

• Registration: June 1 - 15  (or once the maximum capacity is reached)

• Drop off: July 15, 9:30am - noon 
• Show hanging:  July 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
  
• Show: July 15 - August 12
• Meet the Artists: July 26, 3:00 - 5:00pm

About this show:  Our annual exhibition at Brookside Gardens is a mid-sized art show using the full gallery space within the visitors center.

Subject Requirements:   MAA artists who are participating in the Brookside show are invited to submit up to 3 art prints that portray nature as their inspiration. Art for this show must reflect the close relationship with nature. 

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        The Lily Pond by Claude Monet                Celestrial #2 by Alexandre Manuel 

     

                                                 

Registration of Prints (code required):  

1. Artists must be registered in the Brookside Garden Nature as the Artist's Muse Art Show prior to register prints.  
2. Your show confirmation email contains a code to complete registration of prints.   
3. Registration of prints  will help MAA and Brookside Garden keep an accurate inventory of prints available for sale. All prints for sale must be registered.                              
   

• Shared Bins:  Brookside Garden is providing three shared bins for artists prints.  Each artist can have up to three prints. We will have dividers with the artists' name on the divider. 

• Art Print Requirements: 
• • Artists can bring flat prints or flat originals, such as watercolors.  All should be matted and have a back cardboard. 
  • Each item in the bin must be individually wrapped in clear plastic art and print bags.  DickBlick Krystal seal self Sealing Art bags.
  • Each item must have a label that has the Artist Name, Title of Work, Price.
  • It is recommended that you include a business card inside the cellophane sleeve.  

• Sale of Prints:  Brookside Garden will handle all sales and will take a 25% commission.

• Registration dates: Registration starts Saturday June 1 and ends Saturday June 15 at 11:59 pm ET, or earlier, if show capacity is reached.

• Cost: There is no additional show fee to register art prints.

• Show Prospectus: Please read the show prospectus before registering.  

We look forward to showing your art and prints in this lovely exhibit space.

Contacts: If you have any questions, contact the MAA show manager: Cecelia M. Laurendeau cmlaurendeau@gmail.com,  or VP Shows Kathy Tynan kftynan@gmail.com. 

*NEW* Starting in July - Non-members may register for MAA Figure Model Sundays sessions!

MAA Figure Model Sundays continues!  The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

Sessions will include short poses ranging from 2 to 15 minutes, with a final long pose lasting about an hour.  Models usually will be nude or semi-nude unless otherwise indicated in the event details below.  Beginning with our July 2024 sessions, both MAA members and non-members are welcome to register. MAA members may also register a non-member guest as well (the non-member price will apply). All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

We are offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  

Cost of each session to register:

• MAA members:  $10 per person, per session
  
• Non-MAA members:  $20 per person, per session
  

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.

Figure Model Sunday event dates and models for July and August 2024 include:

• July 7, 2024 - No session
• July 14, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Jalene
• July 21, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Moe
• July 28, 2024 - No session
• August 4, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Jess
• August 11, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon -Alyona
• August 18, 2024 - No session
• August 25, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon -Sarah

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the July 21 Morning session only; the July 21 afternoon session is found here.  Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, July 14, 2024
• Time:  Morning Session: 9:00 am ET - 12:00 pm ET
• Model: Moe (@moebracy on Instagram).
• Poses: Subject to change.  Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes, 4 x 5 minutes, break; 3 x 10 minutes, break; 2 x 15 minutes, break; long pose for remainder of session. Model will be wearing light/athletic clothing. 
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: 

MAA members:  $10 per session in person or via Zoom.

Non-MAA members (including non-member guests of MAA members):  $20 per session in person or via Zoom.

Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the registration fee applies for each session.

• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots: This model permits photos or screenshots by both in-person and Zoom participants. The cost is $20 for unlimited photos and is payable directly to the model either via cash or via Venmo at https://account.venmo.com/u/moe-bracy.
• Getting there: The Compass Art Center building is at 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD. A free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

*NEW* Starting in July - Non-members may register for MAA Figure Model Sundays sessions!

MAA Figure Model Sundays continues!  The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

Sessions will include short poses ranging from 2 to 15 minutes, with a final long pose lasting about an hour.  Models usually will be nude or semi-nude unless otherwise indicated in the event details below.  Beginning with our July 2024 sessions, both MAA members and non-members are welcome to register. MAA members may also register a non-member guest as well (the non-member price will apply). All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

We are offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  

Cost of each session to register:

• MAA members:  $10 per person, per session
  
• Non-MAA members:  $20 per person, per session
  

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.

Figure Model Sunday event dates and models for July and August 2024 include:

• July 7, 2024 - No session
• July 14, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Jalene
• July 21, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Moe
• July 28, 2024 - No session
• August 4, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Jess
• August 11, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon -Alyona
• August 18, 2024 - No session
• August 25, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon -Sarah

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the July 14 Morning session only; the July 14 afternoon session is found here.  Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, July 14, 2024
• Time:  Morning Session: 9:00 am ET - 12:00 pm ET
• Model: Moe (@moebracy on Instagram).
• Poses: Subject to change.  Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes, 4 x 5 minutes, break; 3 x 10 minutes, break; 2 x 15 minutes, break; long pose for remainder of session. Model will be wearing light/athletic clothing. 
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: 

- MAA members:  $10 per session in person or via Zoom. 
- Non-MAA members (including non-member guests of MAA members):  $20 per session in person or via Zoom.
- Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the registration fee applies for each session.

• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots: This model permits photos or screenshots by both in-person and Zoom participants. The cost is $20 for unlimited photos and is payable directly to the model either via cash or via Venmo at https://account.venmo.com/u/moe-bracy.
• Getting there: The Compass Art Center building is at 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD. A free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

Meet the Artists & Jazz Night August 8

Windridge Vineyard 

Registration Opens July 16

You're invited to the Meet the Artists & Jazz Night at Windridge Vineyard's MAA Sweet Summer Energy Art Show in the Tasting Room.  This will be a fun evening of good conversation and music and time to meet other artists in the Windridge Tasting Room. 

Looking From Above #1 by Anne Albright        

When:  Thursday August 8, 5:00-8:00pm

Where:  Windridge Vineyard Tasting Room & Patio

To attend do two things? 

• Register to Attend:  Use the Register button below to to let us know you plan to attend. 

• Reserve a Table:  If you are not one of the artists in the show, Windridge will be booking table/seating reservations for August 8th Meet the Artists & Jazz night about 3 weeks prior.  Use this link Reserve a Table at Windridge.  Choose seating in Tasting room or Tasting room partially enclosed with ceiling fans canopy patio if you want to hear the music and socialize with the other artists. You may also reserve seating for the outdoor Adirondack chairs on the lawn. These events tend to fill up fast with patrons of Windridge -- so reserve your table early. 

• Reserved Artist's Table: The artists (and their +2) who are showing their work are invited to sit at a reserved artists table in the Tasting Room.  This has proven to be a fun evening of member artists getting to know one another and enjoying each others good company. MAA will provide light snacks at the artists table (seating for 16 - 18 people).  

Art Show Dates:  Tasting Room - MAA's Sweet Summer Energy Art Show runs until September 22.  

Hope to see you there.  If you have questions related to this event contact Kathy Tynan at kftynan@gmail.com.

Registration open  July 15-Aug 31

One of the special highlights of our annual Paint the Town Labor Day Show is our Plein Air Competition.

"Plein Air" means making art from life in the moment, and  outdoors.

Costumed models will also be present from 10-1 at Flynn Park and MOB Vintage for the competition.

A new dimension for this competition is the addition of evening hours on Friday to paint. Artists can register their canvases as early as 4-7pm on Friday, August 30 and  7-11am on Saturday, August 31. Artists can submit one (1) two-dimensional work of art by 3pm on Saturday, August 31 for judging and sale at the general art exhibit. Prizes will be awarded during a reception that evening at 6 pm in youth and adult categories.

Judge: MAA is honored to present artist and educator Teresa Oaxaca as the judge for the Plein Air competition for 2024. You can read about Ms. Oaxada here.

Artwork may be priced for sale and left on display at the Kensington Armory through Monday's exhibition. 

This activity is open to members, non-members and children.

Registration: Register on this page in advance, 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 (under age 18). Non-member adults pay $10 per person.

Download the 2024 PTT Plein Air Rules & Information for complete details.

Paint the Town (PTT) Key Dates

Registration: July 15 - August 5

Drop off: August 28-29

Artist Preview Reception: August 30

Show: August 31 - September 2

Plein Air: August 30 - 31

Award Presentation: August 31

Pick up sold/unsold art: September 2 - 3

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. 

Judge: MAA is honored to present Teresa Oaxaca as the 2024 Judge for the PTT Show. Please read about Ms. Oaxaca here.

Membership Requirement: Current membership is required to register for this show.

Submissions:

MAA members may submit up to two (2) entries in any of these judged categories: Kensington, Landscape (natural and urban), Still Life, Photography, Portraits (people and animal), Abstract, and Sculpture.

Members can also add a third entry which will be added (in order of registration) if there is available space. We will limit the total artworks to 500 pieces.

Bins for prints and card racks will be included in the show, with limitations (see Prospectus).

The registration fee is $20.

The Saturday Plein Air Competition is also judged. Registration is separate.

Prizes (cash and gift certificates) are awarded in 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and honorable mention. The Kensington category has the first prize of the Bertha Clum award, the highest award at this show.

Health Safety: Masks are optional inside the building, and food & drink will not be permitted inside the exhibit area.

Prospectus: Please refer to the 2024 PTT Show Prospectus for full information. 

PTT FAQs for 2024: Answers to common questions.

Show manager: Anastasia Walsh (maatreas@gmail.com) 

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.  

• Volunteer Support:  We would like one or two volunteers to help with art drop off and art pick up.  Please let me (Kathy Tynan) or Lynn Lewis know if you are able to volunteer.  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.

Fall Art Show - "Local Inspiration"

at Windridge Vineyards  

Key dates

• Show Dates:  Sept. 25 - Dec. 29
• Registration: Aug. 17 - 30   
• Curated Art Selection:  Sept. 12
• Artwork Drop Off:  Sept. 23, 10 am - noon
• Meet the Artists: Nov. 7,  5:00 - 8:30pm Windridge Tasting Room 
• Art Pick Up:  Sept. 30, 10am - noon

Abandoned by Rona Siskind    

Theme for Submissions: Local Inspiration -- Artists are asked to submit art that is influenced or inspired by those things or places encounter in your everyday lives. Unique characteristics of a particular place can find its way into your art; or the crunching of fallen leaves as you step on them can be your inspiration.    

Number of Artworks Allowed:  MAA Members are invited to submit for consideration up to 2 artworks that meet the theme - Local Inspirations. 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 and photography.  3D works wall hung works, such as mosaics or fused glass, wood and clay are 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. 

Selection 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. 

Replacement of Sold Artwork:  Sold artworks may be replaced by the artist with a similarly sized piece during the 3 month show period.  Replacement artwork must be done through the MAA Show Manager. 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 propsectus for show registration requirements and details. The show prospectus will be available by August 1. 

Hope to see your artwork in the show -- If you have any questions contact the MAA show manager Kathy Tynan ( kftynan@gmail.com or maaartists@gmail.com)