From the oceans that surround this continent to the mountains that divide it – this land is home to some of the worlds most powerful landscapes. Open to all media MFA showcased any original 2-D or 3-D work depicting a landscape from the Americas (*North America, Hawaii, Central America, Caribbean & South America). Works selected were exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from Aug 13 – Sep 12, 2020.
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A year long MFA Membership was given to the five artists who's pieces got the most votes in a People's Choice Award. Congratulations to our winners and to all the artists who helped make this show so powerful and timely.
A year long MFA Membership was given to the five artists who's pieces got the most votes in a People's Choice Award. Congratulations to our winners and to all the artists who helped make this show so powerful and timely.
MFA shows are back in Circle Gallery - and we're so happy that the first one is with our Members! We're trying our best to make shows accessible to you, whether you feel safe coming into the gallery only 10 at a time or if you would rather stay home and enjoy art from your couch. Check out the show online anytime you want!
Whether in your home, in the yard, or on a bike – it’s all about keeping people six feet apart and safe. Artists were asked to submit up to two piece for this online exhibition on how quarantine and COVID19 has affected them and the world.
Wondering who won the awards for American Landscapes? Juror Joann Moser worked long and hard selecting her top picks! The decision was difficult, but she was able to pull together her favorites. "If beauty alone had been the primary criterion for selecting works of art for this exhibition, the task would have been even more … Continue reading American Landscapes Reception September 9th, 2018
MFA's mission statement is to create connections through art which enrich life. It's my mission to give young people the same opportunity.
Wondering who won the awards for Fiber Options? Juror Jeanne Medina worked long and hard selecting her top four picks! The decision was so difficult, that she decided to have Juror's Choice and Honorable Mentions rather than the traditional first, second, third piece prizes. "Firstly I would like to thank all of the artists and … Continue reading Fiber Options Reception July 1st, 2018
At MFA we believe that visual art sparks conversations in communities – and that conversation makes the community stronger. Whether you see art in a gallery or on the street, the artist is conveying a thought, a meaning, a purpose to the viewer. Well conversations about public art went from a whisper to a roar … Continue reading The Art Among Us
We're thinking about Stormy Weather this week, as we close out the year, with just a few days left for entry to one of our favorite shows at the Annapolis Maritime Museum! Thus, we were particularly struck by the unique images of Nick Steinberg's exploration of fog in San Francisco and how this dynamic weather … Continue reading Thoughtful Thursday: Fogaholics Unite!
For today's Thoughtful Thursday, we turn to Ikeda Manabu and his incredibly intricate masterpiece, Rebirth. This extraordinary interpretation of the natural world is the type of artwork that we love to see in our annual Stormy Weather exhibit - take a moment to get inspired for your own entry, by December 28!
And now another piece of inspiration for those of you preparing your entries for Art on Paper! If you've spent any time on the internet in the last few months, you might have already stumbled across the work of Chinese paper artist, Li Hongbo. He is a sculptor whose work is rooted in the traditions … Continue reading Thoughtful Thursday: Watch Your Head
