Key Dates

Show Dates:  January 8 - April 19, 2024

Registration:  November 15 - December 13

Art Drop Off :  January 2 & 3, 10:00am - 4:00pm 

Show Hanging:  January 5, 10:00am - noon

Reception & Meet the Artists: February 4, 1:00-4:00pm

Art Pick Up:  April 22 & 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm

MAA is again delighted to return to the Oasis Art Gallery at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. This show is the sixth MAA-Oasis collaboration, with 65 works of the artists' choice on display.

Prospectus: Please refer to the SHOW PROSPECTUS for all show requirements. 

Eligible media: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, encaustic, hand pulled prints, drawing/ink mediums, photography - and 3D sculpture (that can be hung on wall with picture hooks). 

Requirements:  There is no specific theme for this show.  The subject is your choice. 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.

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.  Indicated on your registration form if you are available for:

• Curating and hanging artwork
  
• Publicity
  
• Meet the Artists Reception 
  

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 Ella Soroori. Have a great day!

See the Show - in Windridge Tasting Room 

Key dates

Vernal Blaze by Linda S. Watson 

Theme for Submissions: Windridge Vineyards in Darnestown will be hosting its Spring Art Exhibit. The focus will be on the meaning of Spring to our member artists.

Even though frosty mornings and walks in the snow are special, we can't help but be happy to say goodbye to the cold temperatures and dark nights. By the time spring comes, it feels like the whole world is full of promise and new life again.

• Number of Artworks Allowed:  MAA Members are invited to submit for consideration up to 2 artworks that they feel represents the meaning of "Spring", and submit an optional accompanying brief description (up to 2 sentences) for each artwork.  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. Sold artworks may be replaced by the artist with a similarly sized piece during the 3 month show period.  Replacement artwork must be coordinated with the MAA Show Manager not staff at Windridge Vineyards.

• 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 additional show including registration, and framing and wiring of artwork.  

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)

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 2024 sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

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.

MAA is 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.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

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

Upcoming Figure Model Sunday event dates and models include:

• April 7, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Sheba
  
• April 14, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Moe
• April 21, 2024 - Morning: Tom;  Afternoon - Ramond
• April 28, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Lii Lii

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

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024
• Time:  Morning Session: 9:00 am ET - 12 noon ET
• Model: Tom (Instagram: @modeltsquared )
• 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 (with breaks every 20 minutes or as appropriate until end of session).  Model will be unclothed or wearing light 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: $10 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 $10 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/screenshots.  $10 is payable directly to the model via cash or other method determined by the model.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier is in the Artists & Makers Studios building at 11810 Parklawn Road in Rockville, MD. A large free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

Share a Tent with MAA
at the 17th Annual

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Key dates

Registration: April 2 - 20

Max participants: 8 persons

Event:   April 21st
-Setup: 10-11 am
-Open to the public: 11 am-4 pm
-Break down: 4-4:30 pm

The Day of the Book Festival is back!  

The Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family friendly street festival, held rain or shine, spanning three blocks of Howard Avenue in the heart of historic Kensington. Come meet authors, poets, literary and community organizations. Live music on a few stages, special guest speakers, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children’s program, and much more. 

This fun annual event celebrates our community and the creativity of our artists! MAA is sponsoring a tent at the festival, with space for up to 8 member artists to display and sell prints, flat originals, greeting cards and a few small artworks. Artists must be present to process sales and volunteer or team up with a fellow artist.

Where: The festival will be along Howard Avenue in Old Kensington, between Armory and Montgomery Avenue.

Cost to participate: Free; MAA membership is required.

What you may sell: Member artists may bring one print bin, one card rack, and 2 or 3 small works (no larger than 14” in any dimension) with supporting easels. All items must be in plastic sleeves/bags with labels that shows price, artist name, and contact info. A book or literary subject is not required.  Please note, it can get windy and paintings on easels tend to blow over.  

 Volunteering/staffing: As a member event, all participants must bring their own items at drop off (10-10:30am) and be present to collect them promptly at 4:00pm take down. Please keep in mind that it is also required that participants sign up to volunteer in 2.5-hour shifts during the festival day from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm to providing tent oversight and help with set up or take down. Once we know all the participating artists, we will connect you with one another and the shifts they sign up for in case you wish to pair up, to process sales of artwork. 

Sales: Participants will process their own sales and receive 100% of sales; MAA will NOT take a commission. We recommend you have electronic methods for accepting payments via credit card, PayPal/Venmo, as well as cash sales. As mentioned above, you MUST be present at the booth to process your sales (or buddy up with another artist to help each other).

Disclaimer: Reasonable care and security will be provided by the MAA volunteer artists. Neither MAA nor the Kensington Day of the Book Festival organization will be held responsible for loss or damage to artwork after dropping off, during the festival, or during pick up. Artists are advised to have their own insurance.

Contacts: MAA event managers, Vicky Surles

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 2024 sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

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.

MAA is 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.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

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

Upcoming Figure Model Sunday event dates and models include:

• April 7, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Sheba
  
• April 14, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Moe
• April 21, 2024 - Morning: Tom;  Afternoon - Ramond
• April 28, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Lii Lii

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

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024
• Time:  Afternoon Session: 9:00 am ET - 12 noon ET
• Model: Ramond
• Pose Schedule: Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes, 4 x 5 minutes, break, 3 x 10 minutes, break, 2 x 15 minutes, break, long pose with remaining time (usually about 45-60 minutes of drawing time).  Model will be unclothed or wearing light clothing or costume.
• 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: $10 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 $10 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/screenshots. $20 fee is payable directly to the model via cash, Venmo, or Zelle.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION is at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD.  A free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

Registration Closed 

Key dates

Registration -- March 18 - April 8         

Artwork Drop Off -- April 25,  11:00am - 2:00pm 

Show Dates -- April 26, 27 and 28 (see below for specific date times) 

Unsold Art Pick Up -- April 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Reaching for the Stars by Scott Suess 

We are excited to announce the 2nd annual Heart of the Vineyard art show at the Windridge Vineyard.  This is a weekend long show - running from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening.  This show will be in the Wine Production Room, just below the Tasting Room.  Show limit is 215 artworks; The show is open to all MAA members -- this is not a juried show.

Show Dates/Times:  

April 26, Friday 1:00pm - 8:00pm

April 27, Saturday 11:00am - 8:00pm

April 28, Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm 

Theme:  Artist Choice.  The artwork does not need to be winery-related, nor Maryland-specific. 

Eligible Media:  2D artworks: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, encaustic, drawing/ink mediums, hand pulled prints, fused glass, textile - fiber arts,and photography. 3D artworks: fused glass, mosaic, clay, wood, metal.  All 2D artwork must meet MAA framing and wiring standards -- MAA Framing Requirements .  

Requirements: 

• Two Dimensional Work: We will accept 2D artwork up to 32" wide and 36" high (including frame) that will be displayed on art panels (see photo below).  We will accept up to 3 larger works that will be displayed on sturdy easels. (Only 1 large work per artist.) There will be total of 200 panel hung works in the show. 

• Three Dimensional Work:  We will be accepting  3D work for this show --  up to 15 sculpture pieces (including fused glass or mosaics, wood, metal, clay).  Artwork will be displayed on pedestals,tables or floor.    
  

Number of pieces allowed : MAA members are invited to submit:

• Up to 2 artwork entries in either 2D and/or 3D. The registrations will be monitored for the max allocations (200 2D artworks, 15 3D artworks, including 3 large 2D artworks).

• An optional third artwork in either 2D or 3D may also be registered.

Note --  Addition of Third Work:  If space is available, the third work will be added in order of registration.  The show manager will notify members at close of registration regarding inclusion of a third entry. 

Volunteer Requirement:  There is a volunteer requirement for this show. All participants are asked to sign up for one of the volunteer activities on the registration page. Most activities are 2-3 hours in duration and involve being at the exhibit to answer questions and manage sales.  Without the help of member volunteers it would be impossible to have this show...THANK YOU for Volunteering.  

Cost: Registration fee is $10.

Membership Requirement:  You must be an MAA member to register for this show. 

Show Prospectus: Please read the SHOW PROSPECTUS  for details and show requirements. All art must be available for sale. The commission for sold art is 25%. 

Show Managers: Kathy Tynan and Anastasia Walsh

MAA and AMP by Strathmore are teaming up once again to host sketch nights at the North Bethesda live music club.

Chat with fellow MAA artists over drinks and appetizers before we all make art together during a performance by The Alaya Project, a California trio that blends the classic music style of Southern India—”Carnatic style,” as it’s known—with contemporary jazz and funk. We reserved several tables just for MAA members and their guests.

About the performance: The Alaya Project explores new textures and perspectives built over two decades of friendship and musical immersion. The group combines the grooves of Indian percussionist and drummer Rohan Krishnamurthy with the soulful Ragas and melodies of Prasant Radhakrishnan on saxophone and the harmonic bedrock of Colin Hogan. Learn more

Number of spots: 24

Tickets: AMP by Strathmore is generously offering reduced-priced, $21 tickets (25% off the regular rate) for MAA members and their guests only. Sign up on this page.

Cancellation policy: Tickets are refundable through April 4, 2024. From April 5-onward, tickets are nonrefundable unless we have someone on the wait list to take your spot.

What to expect: We’ll host social time from 7:15-8 pm and provide complimentary, shared appetizers at our tables. The venue has a full bar where you can purchase cocktails, beer, wine, soda, etc. The show itself starts at 8 pm and ends by 9:30-10 pm. The room has low lighting, but our tables will be lit with small lights so that you can see your work. You're welcome to sketch or just enjoy the show. See photos from past MAA Sketch Nights.

What to bring: Sketching materials (such as small sketchbooks, pencils/pens, travel-sized watercolor kit). Keep your materials simple—there isn't a lot of space to spread out.

Address/parking: AMP by Strathmore is in the Pike & Rose shopping area at 11810 Grand Park Ave. in North Bethesda. Directions & parking info. (An important note: This is a wholly different venue from the main Music Center at Strathmore.)

About AMP by Strathmore: AMP by Strathmore is an intimate music venue run by the Strathmore Arts Center. Its funds support Strathmore’s mission to present and produce exemplary arts programs for diverse audiences, create dynamic arts education experiences, and nurture creative ideas and conversations that advance the future of the arts.

Questions: Contact Elissa Poma, elissapoma@gmail.com

Can’t make it to this Sketch Night? Our next one is scheduled for Friday, June 7, with vocalist Kyshona.

Practice Plein Air in Bohrer Park

Bohrer Park is a wonderful springtime painting destination featuring ponds, grass fields, pathways, a stately home with barns on a hillside, and a log smokehouse, the oldest standing building in the City of Gaithersburg. This day of painting is sponsored by MAA and G-PARC, a non-profit that operates in Gaithersburg to spread the word about the arts, parks, and recreation.

Date: Saturday, April 27, 10 am-2 pm

Location: Bohrer Park, 506 S Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg

Getting there: From Route 355, turn onto Educational Blvd, across from Wawa and at a traffic light. The high school building will be to your right. Drive around the circle and take the third exit, drive past the Activity Center Building (on your right and marked with red dot on map) and proceed to our Bohrer Park meeting spot.

Map Coordinates: 39.130483052059354, -77.19661648526345

Our Meeting Spot

Cost: Free 

Number of registrants: Up to 50 members and guests/ (Members may bring guests.)

What to expect: After parking in any of the available lots, please check in near the grassy area to the right of the red roof barn. We encourage you to walk around the park before setting up.  You will see a wooden bridge over a pond dotted with ducks and geese, established oak trees, historic buildings, barns, and picnic pavilions. A pathway runs the circumference of the park; see the map. We will paint from 10 am-2 pm, then gather at 2 pm near the barn to admire each other’s art and take photos.

Snacks and coffee will be available free of charge courtesy of Starbucks, while supply lasts.

What to bring: Paints, substrate, easel, stool, water, lunch, sunscreen and a hat. Pack light because there is some walking involved. Dress comfortably in layers and wear walking shoes. 

Parking: There are many parking lots within walking distance of our meeting spot. If you'd like to try to find a ride or carpool with other participants, please post a note in our members-only Facebook group.

Photos: Photos are permitted.

Rain date:  Sunday, April 28, 10 am-2 pm

Questions: Contact Patti Connell at pattic9063@gmail.com or Lynn Lewis at lynnlewisstudio@gmail.com.

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 2024 sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

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.

MAA is 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.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

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

Figure Model Sunday event dates and models for April include:

• April 7, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Sheba
  
• April 14, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Moe
• April 21, 2024 - Morning: Tom;  Afternoon - Ramond
• April 28, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Lii Lii

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the April 28 Morning session only; the April 28 afternoon session information can be found here.  Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
• Time:  Morning Session: 9:00 am ET - 12 noon ET
• Model: Lii Lii (Instagram: @liiliifish)
• 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 (with breaks every 20 minutes or as appropriate until end of session).  Model will be unclothed or wearing light clothing or costume.
• 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: $10 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 $10 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/screenshots.  $15 is payable directly to the model via cash or other method determined by the model.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION is at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD. A free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 2024 sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

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.

MAA is 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.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

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

Figure Model Sunday event dates and models for April include:

• April 7, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Sheba
  
• April 14, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Moe
• April 21, 2024 - Morning: Tom;  Afternoon - Ramond
• April 28, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Lii Lii

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the April 28 Afternoon session only; the April 28 morning session information can be found here.  Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
• Time:  Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm ET - 4:00 pm ET
• Model: Lii Lii (Instagram: @liiliifish)
• 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 (with breaks every 20 minutes or as appropriate until end of session).  Model will be unclothed or wearing light clothing or costume.
• 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: $10 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 $10 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/screenshots.  $15 is payable directly to the model via cash or other method determined by the model.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier is in the Artists & Makers Studios building at 11810 Parklawn Road in Rockville, MD. A large free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

IMAGE: Pierre Bonnard, Dining Room on the Garden, 1935, Oil on canvas, 50 x 53 1/4 in., Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Founding Collection, By gift © 2024 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris.  From The Phillips Collection's website at https://www.phillipscollection.org/event/2024-03-02-bonnards-worlds .

MAA has arranged for a private guided tour of the exhibition “Bonnard's Worlds” at the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, on Saturday, May 18 at 11:30 am.   

Bonnard's Worlds, the first major retrospective of Pierre Bonnard's work at The Phillips Collection in 20 years, explores the sensory spheres of experience that fueled the French artist's creative practice.  Bonnard's immediate surroundings were the lifeblood of his work, and this exhibition is guided by those personal spaces that found expression in this art through his recording of remembered sensations.  Governed neither by chronology nor geograph, but by measures of intimacy, the exhibition transports the visitor from the larger realms in which Bonnard lived -- the landscapes of Paris, Normandy, and the South of France -- to the most intimate interior spaces of his dwellings and his thoughts.  Bonnard's Worlds reunites some of Bonnard's most celebrated works from museums across Europe and the United States, as well as many less-exhibited works drawn from private collections  

DETAILS

Cost: $28 per person if you are not a Phillips Collection member (includes required museum admission) or $8 per person if you are a Phillips Collection member (membership confirmed by museum staff upon arrival).  

Schedule:  The tour will last approximately one (1) hour, from 11:30 am ET to 12:30 pm ET.

Where to meet: At the museum main entrance about 15-20 minutes before your tour is to begin. See parking and visitor info

Group size: There will be two concurrent tour groups; each group is limited to 20 participants. MAA members may bring 1 guest. Indicate on the registration form if you’d like to be contacted if we’re under-enrolled and you’d like to sign up additional guests.

Cancellation policy:  
Cancellations are accepted via email at maaprograms23@gmail.com. Refunds will only be provided if we are able to fill your spot with someone on the waiting list and only until April 30. From May 1-onward, no refunds.  

Safety protocols: The Phillips Collection continues to monitor and follow local and national health recommendations. We reserve the right to implement health and safety measures to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors. Read the full guidelines.

Questions: Email maaprograms23@gmail.com.

MAA and AMP by Strathmore are teaming up once again to host a sketch night at the North Bethesda live music club.

Chat with fellow MAA artists over drinks and appetizers before we all make art together during a performance by vocalist Kyshona, a versatile and soulful artist who blends folk, rock, and R&B. We reserved several tables just for MAA members and their guests.

Number of spots: 24

Tickets: AMP by Strathmore is generously offering reduced-priced, $21 tickets (25% off the regular rate) for MAA members and their guests only. Sign up on this page.

Cancellation policy: Tickets are refundable through May 16, 2024. From May 17-onward, tickets are nonrefundable unless we have someone on the wait list to take your spot.

What to expect: We’ll host social time from 7:15-8 pm and provide complimentary, shared appetizers at our tables. The venue has a full bar where you can purchase cocktails, beer, wine, soda, etc. The show itself starts at 8 pm and usually ends by 9:30-10 pm. The room has low lighting, but our tables will be lit with little lights so that you can see your work. You're welcome to sketch or just enjoy the show.

See photos from past MAA Sketch Nights at AMP by Strathmore.

What to bring: Sketching materials (such as small sketchbooks, pencils/pens, travel-sized watercolor kit). Keep your materials simple—there isn't a lot of space to spread out.

Address/parking: AMP by Strathmore is in the Pike & Rose shopping area at 11810 Grand Park Ave. in North Bethesda. Directions & parking info. (An important note: This is a wholly different venue from the main Music Center at Strathmore.)

About AMP by Strathmore: AMP by Strathmore is an intimate music venue run by the Strathmore Arts Center. Its funds support Strathmore’s mission to present and produce exemplary arts programs for diverse audiences, create dynamic arts education experiences, and nurture creative ideas and conversations that advance the future of the arts.

Questions: Contact Elissa Poma, elissapoma@gmail.com

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 Show Prospectus for full information. 

PTT FAQs for 2024: Answers to common questions.

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