MFA: Calendar

Main Gallery

January 6 - January 23

Winter Member Juried Show

Juror: John Sills, Zoll Studio of Fine Art, Baltimore
Reception: Friday, January 7, 5-8pm
End of Show pick up dates: Sunday, January 23, 3-5pm &

Tuesday, January 25, 12-4pm

January 27 - February 13

Lorraine Ellerson, Views from the Shore, oil paintings

Reception: Friday, January 28, 5-8pm

February 16 - March 13

Artists' Melange I and II, members mixed media

Melange I Show runs from February 16 thru February 27
Reception: Sunday, February 20, 3-5pm
Melange II Show runs from March 2 thru March 13
Reception: Sunday, March 6, 3-5pm

March 18 - April 17

34th Annual Art on Paper National Juried Exhibition

Postmark Deadline: January 14
Juror: Johanna Halford-Macleod, Executive Director of the Franz and Virginia Bader Fund and Editor in Chief of The Phillips Collection
Reception: Sunday, March 27, 3-6pm, awards presented at 5pm

Holley Gallery

Note: Some reception dates shown are concurrent with receptions in the Main Gallery. Dates may be adjusted to suit artist.

January 6 - January 16

Arundel Lodge Artists

Reception: Sunday, January 9, 3:00-5:00 pm

January 19 - January 30

Hospice Cup Poster Competition

Open to All Artists
Reception: Friday, January 28, 7-9pm

February 2 - February 13

Providence Center Artists

Reception: Friday, February 4, 11am

February 16 - March 6

Eric Garner, Abstract Paintings

Reception: Sunday, February 20, 3-5pm

Main Gallery

April 22 - May 15

Spring Member Juried Show

Receiving Dates: Sunday April 17, 12-4pm and Monday April 18, 12-4pm
Juror: TBA
Sponsored by: BB&T
Reception: Sunday, May 1, 3-5pm
End of Show pick up dates: Sunday May 15, 3-5pm and Tues. May 17, 11am-5pm

May 19 - June 12

Focal Point: National Juried Photography Exhibition

(concurrent with)

The Chesapeake Woodturners

Deadline, Online Submissions Only: March 12
Juror: Laurie Snyder, Chair of the Photography Dept. at Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore
Reception: Sunday, May 22, 3-6pm, Awards presented at 5pm

June 17

Queen of Arts Summer Party

What: A Casino Night fundraising event
Where: Annapolis Maritime Museum
When: Friday, June 17, 6pm - 10 pm
Cost: $75 per person - click here to sponsor the event or purchase tickets

June 17 - July 10

Summer Member Juried Show

Receiving Dates: Sunday, June 12, 12-4pm and Monday June 13, 12-4pm
Juror: TBA
Sponsored by: BB&T
Reception: Sunday, June 19, 3-5pm
End of Show pick up dates: Sunday July 10, 3-5pm and Tues. July 12, 11am-5pm

Holley Gallery

Note: Some reception dates shown are concurrent with receptions in the Main Gallery. Dates may be adjusted to suit artist.

April 21 - May 8

Frances Borchardt, Polaroid Transfers

Reception: Sunday, May 1, 3-5pm

Main Gallery

July 14 - August 7

Strokes of Genius: All Painting National Juried Exhibition

Postmark Deadline: May 4
Juror : TBA
Reception: Sunday, July 24, 3-6pm, Awards presented at 5pm
End of Show pickup dates: August 7, 9, and 10
Download prospectus (pdf)
Download accepted artist list (pdf)

August 12 - September 11

11th Annual American Landscapes National Juried Exhibition

Postmark Deadline: June 8
Juror : Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, Washington DC
Reception: Sunday, August 21, 3-6pm
End of Show pickup dates: September 11, 12, and 14
Download prospectus (pdf)

September 15 - October 9

The Fall Show (Caruso Painting Award - Figure)

Receive: Sep 10-11;
Jury & Critique & pickup: Sep 12
Reception: Sep 25, 3-5 pm.
End of Show pickup dates: Octobrt 9, 3-5 pm and October 11, 11-4 pm

Holley Gallery

Note: Some reception dates shown are concurrent with receptions in the Main Gallery. Dates may be adjusted to suit artist.

To Be Announced

Annapolis Subaru

October 23

Collectors Choice

Date: Sunday, October 23, 2011
Time: 5:30pm
Sponsored by: Annapolis Subaru
Address: 149 Old Solomon's Island Road, Annapolis 21401

Main Gallery

October 30 – November 26

Found Objects National Juried Exhibition

Online Entry and Postmark Deadline: August 24
Juror: Janet Maher, Associate Professor of Art at Loyola University, Maryland
Reception: Sunday, November 6, 3-6pm
Download Prospectus (pdf)

December 1 – December 28

Small Wonders National Juried Exhibition

Juror: Georgia Deal, Professor and Printmaking Department Chair at Corcoran College of Art + Design
Reception: Thursday December 8, 6-8pm (Midnight Madness)

Holley Gallery

Note: Some reception dates shown are concurrent with receptions in the Main Gallery. Dates may be adjusted to suit artist.

To Be Announced

Main Gallery

January 7 – January 29

The Winter Member Show

Receiving Dates: January 3 & 4, 12-4pm
Juror: Jordan Faye Block, Owner/Director of Jordan Faye Contemporary
Sponsored by BB&T Bank
Reception: Sunday, January 15, 3-5pm
End of Show pick up dates: Sunday, Jan. 29 3-5pm & Tues. Jan. 31, 12-4pm

February 1 – February 19

Between stops

Exhibition of works by Mary Arthur, C.L. Bigelow, Edie Dillon, and Sigrid Trumpy
Reception: Friday February 3, 5-8pm

February 22 – March 18

Artists' MÉlange I and II

Featuring a diverse range of works by 12 MFA members who donated their time and effort to the organization last year.
Artists' Melange I
- February 22 – March 4,
- Reception: Sunday, February 26, 3-5 pm
Artists' Melange II
- March 7 – March 18
- Reception: Sunday, March 11, 3-5 pm

March 22 – April 22

35th Art on Paper National Juried Exhibition

Juror: Susan Badder, adjunct professor of art history at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Reception: Sunday, April 1, 3-6pm. Awards presented at 4:30pm

Holley Gallery

Note: Some reception dates shown are concurrent with receptions in the Main Gallery. Dates may be adjusted to suit artist.

January 25 – February 12

Hospice Cup Poster Competition

Exhibition of artworks to be considered for the representational image for the 2012 Hospice Cup and will appear in promotional advertisements, videos, t-shirts, and posters.
Reception: Friday, February 10, 7-9pm.

February 15 - February 26

Bronwen Sexton: Wabi-Sabi

Solo exhibition of photographic canvas collages by Bronwen Sexton.
Reception: Sunday, February 19, 2-5pm.

February 29 - March 11

Emily Lane: Underwater Explorations

Solo exhibition of paintings by Emily Lane.
Reception: Saturday, March 3, 3-5pm.

Main Gallery

April 27 – May 20

The Spring Member Show

Receiving Dates: March 21 & 22, 12-4pm
Juror: To Be Announced
Sponsored by BB&T Bank
Reception: Sunday, May 6, 3-5 pm
End of Show Pick Up Dates: Sunday, May 20 3-5pm & Tues, May 21, 12-4pm

May 25 – June 16

Focal Point National Photography Exhibition

Online Entry Deadline: March 14th
Juror: To Be Announced
Reception: June 3, 3-6pm

June 22 – July 15

The Summer Member Show

Receiving Dates: June 15 – 17, 12-4pm
Juror: To Be Announced
Sponsored by BB&T Bank
Reception: Sunday, July 1, 3-5 pm
End of Show pick up dates: Sunday, July 15, 3-5 and Tues, July 16, 11-4pm

Holley Gallery

Note: Some reception dates shown are concurrent with receptions in the Main Gallery. Dates may be adjusted to suit artist.

To Be Announced

Main Gallery

July 20 – August 11

Strokes of Genius National Painting Exhibition

Online Entry Deadline: May 9th • Juror: To Be Announced
Reception: Sunday, July 29, 3-6 pm

August 17 – September 15

12th Annual American Landscapes National Juried Exhibition

Online Entry Deadline: June 13th
Juror: To Be Announced
Reception: Sunday, August 26, 3-6 pm

September 21 – October 14

The Fall Member Show

Receiving Dates: September 14 – 16
Juror: To Be Announced
Sponsored by BB&T Bank
Reception: Sunday, September 30, 3-5 pm.
End of Show pick up dates: Sunday, October 14, 3-5pm and Tues. Oct. 16, 11-4pm

Holley Gallery

Note: Some reception dates shown are concurrent with receptions in the Main Gallery. Dates may be adjusted to suit artist.

To Be Announced

Main Gallery

October 19 – October 26

36th Annual Collector's Choice Preview

Deadline for Receiving Artwork Deadline: October 4 -9
Fundraiser Event: Sunday, October 28, 5:30 – 8:30pm at the Annapolis Subaru
More to come on this event!

November 2 – November 24

Fiber Options National Juried Exhibition

Online Entry Deadline: August 22nd
Juror: To Be Announced
Reception: Sunday, November 11, 3-6pm

November 30 – December 29

Small Wonders National Juried Exhibition

Online Entry Deadline: September 12th
Juror: To Be Announced
Reception: Thursday, December 6, 6-8 pm during Midnight Madness, all galleries open late

Holley Gallery

Note: Some reception dates shown are concurrent with receptions in the Main Gallery. Dates may be adjusted to suit artist.