Transformed

About the Open Call

Introducing Transformed: Transformed is a thought-provoking art exhibition that explores the beauty and potential of repurposed materials, showcasing the ingenuity of artists who breathe new life into the discarded and forgotten. Through a series of sculptural works, installations, and mixed media pieces, this exhibition invites visitors to reconsider the objects that surround us, things we often overlook or cast aside and reframe them as sources of inspiration, narrative, and artistic expression. From industrial scraps to everyday household items, each artwork in Transformed is a testament to the idea that art doesn’t always come from new materials, but from reimagining what already exists. 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. Each piece in the show highlights the power of creativity to not only alter the physical form of these materials but to also shift their cultural and emotional significance. In Transformed, the artists challenge us to think about sustainability, consumption, and waste in a world increasingly aware of its environmental footprint. The works in this exhibition reflect a commitment to the belief that through art, something as simple as a discarded object can tell a new, rich story, providing insight into the connections we have with the objects we use and the lives they have lived before finding their way into the artist’s hands. This exhibition is a celebration of resourcefulness, creativity, and the ever-present potential for renewal in our fast-paced, throwaway culture. As you walk through the gallery, you’ll discover how objects once considered obsolete or meaningless can be transformed into pieces of art that speak to our collective past, present, and future. All original 2D or 3D work following entry guidelines will be considered. Works selected by the juror will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from October 31 – November 22, 2025. Juror: Jaynie Crimmins: Paper Sculptor and Artist Using Quotidian Materials to Create New Narratives. Jaynie Gillman Crimmins, a New York City based artist, creates alternative narratives by recycling quotidian materials. Her work has been shown at ART on PAPER NYC; and exhibited at the Sharjah Museum of Art during the Islamic Arts Festival in the United Arab Emirates; SPRING/BREAK Art Show, NYC; Governor’s Island Art Fair, NYC; the National Museum of Romanian Literature in addition to museums throughout the United States including the Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William and Mary, VA; The Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art [HVMOCA], Peekskill, NY; Hunterdon Art Museum, NJ; Zuckerman Museum of Art, Kennesaw State University, GA; Alexandria Museum of Art, Alexandria, LA. Crimmins has a long history of community work. Prior to the pandemic, she was volunteering in the Guggenheim Museum’s Learning Through Art Program. She is currently volunteering in a clinic helping support people seeking asylum. She is represented by Thomas Deans Fine Art in Atlanta, GA; K. Imperial Fine Art, San Francisco, CA and shows with the Elza Kayal Gallery in NYC, Front Room Gallery in Hudson, NY; Azure Arts, Art Lives Here and Paradise Palace in NYC. Juror’s Statement: To be published with the awards on November 3rd. 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. NOTE: Should Circle Gallery or any other exhibition space be closed for reasons beyond our control, MFA reserves the right to move a planned physical exhibit to our online gallery.

What is Offered

Awards designated by the juror total $1,000. Artists will retain 70% from sales (75% for MFA Members). MFA will retain 30% commission (25% for MFA Members) on any work sold through MFA. Sold artwork requiring shipment will be handled by MFA with costs collected from the buyer.

Requirements

All original 2D or 3D work following entry guidelines will be considered. Work must arrive on scheduled dates. Paintings must be dry. Measure to ensure work meets size limitations before delivery, including outer edges of frames. Work not in compliance with the exhibition guidelines and MFA’s General Guidelines will not be exhibited. Work delivered must correspond with the images submitted to the juror. All shipped work must include a bar-coded shipping label. Do not send by United States Postal Service (USPS). UPS preferred, FedEx accepted. No shipping peanuts allowed. Please affix packing/repacking instructions to OUTSIDE of the shipping box. All work entered into any exhibition must be for sale unless prior agreements are made, and marked either with a price or POR for Price On Request. Work may not be removed from the exhibition early for any reason. Artists may pick up their work on the specified dates, or at 6 PM after the Closing Reception. Unless previous arrangements have been made, work placed in storage after announced pickup dates will be subject to a fine of $10 per piece, per week. Work left in storage longer than two (2) weeks shall become MFA property. All work will be handled with all possible care, but pieces submitted for the exhibition are at the artist’s risk. In the event of damage or theft, MFA will not be held liable. If insurance is desired, the artist must carry it.

How to Apply

Online Entry Opens for Submissions. View and print the downloadable prospectus: https://mdfedart.com/wp4/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Transformed-2025-Prospectus.pdf. All entrants will receive notification by email. Accepted artists will also be posted on MFA’s website. Please set your email account to recognize amani@mdfedart.org and info@mdfedart.org.