Simple Pleasures
MAA Art at Windridge Vineyards
Key dates
On My Own by Leslie Kraff
Theme for Submissions: Simple Pleasures -- Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly and personally, capturing the beauty found in everyday moments, familiar rituals, and life’s small but lasting pleasures. Through a wide range of artistic styles and subjects, Simple Pleasures offers viewers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the simple things that make life meaningful.
Set within the welcoming atmosphere of Windridge Vineyard’s tasting room, this exhibit will create a warm and inviting experience where art, community, and the enjoyment of everyday pleasures come together.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Windridge Vineyard, a fee of $10 will be required at the time of art drop off. Process: Selection Process Artwork for this themed juried exhibition will be reviewed by the owners and graphic artists at Windridge Vineyard. The selection process emphasizes strong artistic quality, technical skill, originality, and thoughtful interpretation of the exhibit theme, Simple Pleasures. Jurors will also consider overall composition and how successfully each piece aligns with the atmosphere and vision of the exhibition. Approximately 18–23 artworks will be selected for display in the Windridge Vineyard tasting room for a three-month exhibition period. All submitted artwork must be available for sale. Windridge Vineyard will notify artists when artwork is sold and 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.
Cost There is no cost to submit your work to for consideration. If your artwork is selected by Windridge Vineyard, a fee of $10 will be required at the time of art drop off. Process:
Selection Process Artwork for this themed juried exhibition will be reviewed by the owners and graphic artists at Windridge Vineyard. The selection process emphasizes strong artistic quality, technical skill, originality, and thoughtful interpretation of the exhibit theme, Simple Pleasures. Jurors will also consider overall composition and how successfully each piece aligns with the atmosphere and vision of the exhibition.
Approximately 18–23 artworks will be selected for display in the Windridge Vineyard tasting room for a three-month exhibition period. All submitted artwork must be available for sale. Windridge Vineyard will notify artists when artwork is sold and will provide payment to the artist less a 20% commission.
All accepted work must be exhibition-ready and deliverd to Windridge Vineyard Tasting Room on Monday, June 29, 10am-noon.
Replacement of Sold Artwork: Artists whose work is sold during the show period may contact the show manager or Kathy Tynan 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 would like to join or renew your membership go to Join MAA. Show Prospectus: The show prospectus will be available by May 18 for show requirements that may not be in the announcement. Hope to see your artwork in the show -- If you have any questions contact the MAA show manager Kathy Tynan at kftynan@gmail.com ormaaartists@gmail.com.
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