Transformed

About the Open Call

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. Juror Jaynie Crimmins, a New York City based paper sculptor and artist, will select works for exhibition. Awards designated by the juror total $1,000. The exhibition schedule includes: Online Entry Opens Jun 17; Entry Deadline Sep 3 @ 11:59 PM; Notification Oct 2 @ 5 PM; Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive Oct 21 – 25; Exhibition Opens Oct 31; Virtual Awards Ceremony Nov 2 from 4 – 5 PM via Zoom; Last Day of the Exhibition Nov 22; Closing Reception at MFA Circle Gallery Nov 22 from 4 – 6 PM; Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work Nov 23 – 24; Shipped Work Will Be Sent Dec 4. All original 2D or 3D work following entry guidelines will be considered.

What is Offered

Exhibition opportunity at MFA’s Circle Gallery, potential for $1,000 in awards, and 70-75% commission on sales.

Requirements

All original 2D or 3D work will be considered. Work must follow entry guidelines, meet size limitations, and correspond with submitted images. Delivered work must have artist name, address, phone, email, title, medium (specific), and price affixed. Shipped work requires a bar-coded shipping label (UPS/FedEx preferred, no USPS, no peanuts) and packing/repacking instructions. Work must be available for sale. Artists retain 70-75% of sales. Work cannot be removed early.

How to Apply

Artists must submit their entries online, following the entry guidelines. A downloadable prospectus is available for full details. Work must adhere to all delivery, labeling, and shipping instructions, including specific medium descriptions and size limitations. Accepted artists will be notified by email.