Transformed

About the Open Call

This thought-provoking art exhibition explores the beauty and potential of repurposed materials. Artists are invited to showcase their ingenuity by breathing new life into discarded and forgotten items. The exhibition features works that take seemingly mundane, used, and unwanted objects, such as old tools, broken electronics, recycled fabrics, and even trash, and repurpose them into stunning, thought-provoking compositions. The exhibition highlights the power of creativity to alter the physical form and shift the cultural and emotional significance of these materials. The juror for Transformed is Jaynie Crimmins, a New York City-based paper sculptor and artist known for creating alternative narratives by recycling quotidian materials. Her work has been shown internationally and at numerous museums across the United States. Awards designated by the juror total $1,000. Exhibition Schedule: - Jun 17: Online Entry Opens for Submissions - Sep 3: Entry Deadline @ 11:59 PM - Oct 2: Notification @ 5 PM - Oct 21 – 25: Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive at MFA Circle Gallery 11 AM – 4 PM - Oct 31: Exhibition Opens - Nov 2: Virtual Awards Ceremony from 4 – 5 PM via Zoom - Nov 22: Last Day of the Exhibition; Closing Reception at MFA Circle Gallery from 4 – 6 PM - Nov 23 – 24: Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work 11 AM – 4 PM - Dec 4: Shipped Work Will Be Sent All original 2D or 3D work following entry guidelines will be considered. All work delivered to the gallery must have artist name, address, phone number, email, title, medium, and price affixed to the non-viewing side. Paintings must be dry and works must meet size limitations. Shipped work must include a bar-coded shipping label (UPS or FedEx preferred, no USPS) and packing/repacking instructions on the outside of the box. MFA will not be held liable for damage or theft; artists should carry their own insurance. All work entered must be for sale (unless prior agreements are made, marked POR). Artists retain 70% from sales (75% for MFA Members). MFA retains 30% commission (25% for MFA Members). Sales tax processing will be handled by MFA. Sold artwork requiring shipment will be handled by MFA with costs collected from the buyer. Artists will receive notification by email, and accepted artists will be posted on MFA’s website. Please ensure email accounts recognize amani@mdfedart.org and info@mdfedart.org.

What is Offered

Exhibition opportunity in MFA’s Circle Gallery, eligibility for awards totaling $1,000, and opportunity for art sales with a 70% (75% for members) commission to the artist.

Requirements

Artists must submit original 2D or 3D work that follows entry guidelines and focuses on repurposed materials. Paintings must be dry. Works must meet size limitations (including frames). Delivered work must correspond with submitted images. All work must be for sale (unless prior arrangement for 'Price On Request'). Specific delivery and shipping instructions apply for accepted works, including proper labeling and packaging. No shipping peanuts are allowed.

How to Apply

Artists must submit their work online during the submission period. Accepted artists will then be required to ship or hand-deliver their physical artworks to the MFA Circle Gallery according to the specified schedule. Further details are available in the downloadable prospectus.