Transformed

About the Open Call

Introducing Transformed: This exhibition 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, it invites visitors to reconsider the objects that surround us, reframing them as sources of inspiration, narrative, and artistic expression. Each artwork, from industrial scraps to everyday household items, 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 highlights the power of creativity to not only alter the physical form of these materials but to also shift their cultural and emotional significance. Transformed challenges us to think about sustainability, consumption, and waste, reflecting a commitment to the belief that through art, a discarded object can tell a new, rich story. This exhibition celebrates resourcefulness, creativity, and the potential for renewal. Juror: Jaynie Crimmins, a New York City based paper sculptor and artist, creates alternative narratives by recycling quotidian materials. Her work has been shown internationally and in numerous museums across the United States. She is represented by several galleries. Awards: 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. Delivery: All work delivered to the gallery must have artist name, address, phone, email, title, medium, and price affixed. Work must arrive on scheduled dates and correspond with submitted images. Shipped work requires a bar-coded shipping label (UPS or FedEx preferred, no USPS, no shipping peanuts) and packing/repacking instructions. Pickup and Storage: Work may not be removed early. Pickup on specified dates or after closing reception. Late pickup incurs a $10/piece/week fine; work left over two weeks becomes MFA property. Liability: Work is submitted at artist’s risk. MFA is not liable for damage or theft; artists should carry their own insurance. Sales: All work must be for sale (price or POR). Artists retain 70% (75% for MFA Members); MFA retains 30% commission (25% for MFA Members). MFA handles sales tax and shipping costs for sold artwork. MFA asks for a 20% donation from direct referrals within three months. Notification: All entrants receive email notification. Accepted artists posted on MFA’s website. Set email to recognize amani@mdfedart.org and info@mdfedart.org.

What is Offered

Awards designated by the juror total $1,000. Artists will retain 70% from sales (75% for MFA Members) on any work sold through MFA.

Requirements

All original 2D or 3D work following entry guidelines will be considered. Work must arrive on scheduled dates, be dry (for paintings), meet size limitations, and correspond with the images submitted. Shipped work requires a bar-coded shipping label (UPS/FedEx preferred, no USPS, no shipping peanuts). All work entered must be for sale (unless prior arrangements made) and marked with a price or POR.

How to Apply

Submissions open online. Artists should refer to the downloadable prospectus for detailed entry guidelines. Accepted artists will receive specific details via email.