Whispers of Winter 

MAA Art at Windridge Vineyards 

Key dates

Artists are asked to submit works that clearly relate to the theme Whispers of Winter, reflecting recognizable elements of the winter season -- such as seasonal color, atmosphere, subject matter, or mood. 

• Number of Artworks Allowed:  MAA Members are invited to submit for consideration up to 2 artworks. Artists may submit work in any of the following categories: 
• • Natural Landscapes, Maritime, and Seascapes
  • Cityscapes, Townscapes, Urbanscapes 
  • Still Life 
  • Abstract Art 
  • Portraiture - People and Animals 

• Eligible Media:  2D works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, encaustic, hand-pulled prints, drawing/ink mediums, textile, digital painting (read Digital Painting Requirements) and photography.  3D works are not included in this show.  

• Cost: There is no cost to submit your work to for consideration. If your artwork is selected by the curators, a fee of $10 will be required at the time of art drop off. 

• Process:  Submitted artwork will be selected by the vineyard owners.  Approximately 18 - 25 selected works will be exhibited for a three month period.  All artwork must be for sale. Windridge will notify artists when work is sold.  Windridge will provide payment to the artist, less a 20% commission. 

• Framing and Wiring Requirements ( MAA Framing & Wiring Requirements):  All selected works must be framed, gallery wrapped or professionally finished, securely wired with hanging wire (no loops, sawtooth hangers).  If submitting an unframed canvas, edge must be painted or finished to a professional level.  No wet canvases will be accepted. 
• • All accepted work must be exhibition-ready and deliverd to Windridge Vineyard Tasting Room on Monday, January 12, 10am-noon. 

• Replacement of Sold Artwork: Artists whose work is sold during the show period may contact the show manager or VP Shows to replace the sold work.  Artists are not to contact the staff at Windridge Vineyard to replace artwork. 

• Membership Requirement:  You must be a MAA member to register for this show.  If you need to renew your membership go to Join MAA.

• Show Prospectus: Please read the SHOW PROSPECTUS for show requirements that may not be in the announcement. 

• Hope to see your artwork in the show -- If you have any questions contact the MAA show manager Kathy Tynan ( kftynan@gmail.com or maaartists@gmail.com)

Registration Opens on January 3, 2026

Please join the Montgomery Art Association for a special group visit to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, on January 24, 2026. Participants will gather at the museum’s free docent-led public guided tour of the West Building highlights at 11:00 a.m. The event also includes an optional visit to the East Building’s modern and contemporary galleries, followed by an optional lunch for those who wish to continue the conversation. The trip is designed to offer members a shared cultural experience and an opportunity to explore art across eras and styles.

Location: National Gallery of Art, 6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Directions: Link to Google Maps.  Participants are responsible for their own transportation. We recommend taking public transportation. The nearest Metro station is Archives-Navy Memorial Penn Quarter, a 6-minute walk from the West Building.

Cost: Free. Participants are responsible for their own coffee and lunch expenses

Number of registrants: Up to 20 members and their guests (Members may bring 1 guest.)

What to expect:  

• 10:45 -11 a.m. – Main Meeting Point; West Building Rotunda entrance (Constitution Ave side).
• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Join Public Docent-led Guided Tour.  Participants explore West Building highlights with an optional mission-based theme.
• 12:00–1:00 p.m. – Optional East Building Visit to modern and contemporary galleries.
• 1:00–1:15 p.m. – Group Photo & Wrap-Up
• 1:15 -2:00 p.m.– Optional Post-Event Lunch at Founding Farmers (1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW). RSVPs recommended.

Snow date:   Event will be cancelled if it is snowing.

Questions:  If you have any questions or concerns please contact Claire Rodan claire.yijiec@gmail.com or Lily Kak at lilypkak@gmail.com.

Figure Model Drawing Sunday Sessions

Join us on Sunday, January 25 for our Figure Model Drawing sessions. 

Ramond will be the model for both sessions.

Morning Session: 9am–12pm
Afternoon Session: 1pm–4pm

Located at the Compass Atelier in Kensington, Maryland.

Bring your favorite drawing tools, paper, and we'll provide the inspiration. There will be a combination of short and long poses. Easels are provided.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Open Studio Meeting: January 31, 2026, at 1 to 4 pm 

Registration Opens on January 10, 2026

We are delighted to launch the first of a series of Open Studio meetings, MAA's new activity for members and their guests - a welcoming creative space designed for artists of all levels to gather, share, and grow together. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome.  Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, photographer, writer, or multidisciplinary creator, this is your time to immerse yourself in the joy of making art—side by side with a supportive community.

Open Studio is a casual, drop-in session to foster the 3Cs:

Creativity, Conversation, and Community.

Artists will:

What to Bring: Bring your own art project and supplies and your own snack and drink.  And bring your ideas and your passion - you will find support & community among friends.   

Workshop Limit: 20 members and their guests (members may bring one guest).

Workshop Location: Oasis Learning Center, Macy’s Home Store (2nd floor) 7125

Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Directions: Click this link for Directions to Oasis Learning Center & Gallery

Cost: Free.

Questions:  If you have any questions or concerns please contact Chitra Sharma  or Lily Kak. 

Figure Model Drawing Sunday Sessions with Two Models

Join us on Sunday, February 1 for a special addition of our Figure Model Drawing sessions. We will have two models this Sunday.

Dani and Michael S. will be the models for both sessions.

Morning Session: 9am–12pm
Afternoon Session: 1pm–4pm

Located at the Compass Atelier in Kensington, Maryland.

Bring your favorite drawing tools, paper, and we'll provide the inspiration. There will be a combination of short and long poses. Easels are provided.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Please note the cost increase to account for the 2nd model. Also, in order to cover costs and ensure we can continue to provide the occassional opportunity to draw two models, we need to have a minimum number of registrants or else the sessions will be canceled. We will make the determination and send out a cancellation notice as soon as possible the week prior to the event. 

Tell all your artist friends to come and make these double models days a success.

Cost: 

Key Dates

Show Dates:  February 2 - April 23, 2026

Registration: January 6 - 20, 2026 

Art Drop Off :  January 26-29, 10:00am - 4:00pm 

Show Hanging:  January 30, 10:00am - noon

Reception : Saturday March 21, 1:00-3:00pm

Art Pick Up:  April 27 - 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm 

Theme:  Members' Choice 

MAA is again delighted to return to the Oasis Art Gallery at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. 

Call to Artists - Where every artist chooses the work that speaks for them.

This exhibition welcomes art that reflects each artist’s individual vision, voice, and creative direction. With no formal theme for this show, we invite members to submit work that represents what they are most excited about right now — what they are exploring, refining, returning to, or newly discovering in their artistic practice.

Choose artworks that feel true to you: a piece that captures your current visual language, curiosity, or way of seeing the world. Strong submissions might highlight your signature style, a recent breakthrough, or a subject that continues to call you back.

Prospectus: Please refer to the SHOW PROSPECTUS  for all show requirements. 

Eligible media: 

• 2D work:  Oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, drawing/ink, encaustic, hand-pulled prints, fused glass, textile-fiber arts, digital painting, and photography 
  
• 3D artwork:  3D artwork to include fused glass, mosaic, clay, wood and metal - must be wired for hanging on the wall with picture hooks. 
  

Requirements:  Your work must be between 9x12" and 28x28" framed and may not weigh more than 15 pounds. 

Number of pieces allowed: One entry per member. There will be a total of 65 pieces in this show. Members can add a second artwork during registration which will be added to the show (in order of registration) if space is available.  You will be contacted by the show manager if your second artwork is added to the show.

Membership:  You must be a Montgomery Art Association member in good standing to enter this show.  If you need to renew your membership just click here  JOIN MAA.

Framing and Wiring:  Please use this link Framing and Wiring for requirements for framing and wiring your art.

Volunteers:  We will be seeking volunteers for this show.  Indicate on your registration form if you are availabel for:

• Curating and Hanging Artwork
  
• Publicity
  
• Reception
  
• Photography  

Entry fee: $10 per work (nonrefundable).

About Oasis: Washington Metropolitan Oasis and the Oasis Art Gallery are part of the national, non-profit Oasis education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and older through lifelong learning, health and wellness promotion and volunteer opportunities including Intergenerational Tutoring. Oasis brings people together to learn, lead, and contribute in their communities. Weekdays, the Oasis offices and Gallery are busy with Oasis class attendees, registrants, art lovers, as well as Macy’s shoppers.  

Directions to Oasis.  Click on the following link for detailed directions to reach the Oasis Gallery Directions to Oasis Art Gallery

Questions:  If you have any questions, please email the Show Managers, Helen Wood, or Kathy Tynan. Have a great day!

Montgomery Art Association &
Art Clinic Online (ACO) 
invite you to the ONLINE

Registration will open on January 17, 2026

The zoom link will be sent to you once you register

Montgomery Art Association is once again teaming up with the Art Clinic Online to bring you another inspiring event featuring three eminent artists who will discuss abstract painting and share their personal insights.

Shanthi Chandrasekar - https://www.shanthic.com/

Shanthi Chandrasekar is a multimedia and multidisciplinary artist from Maryland who has an academic background in physics and psychology, and has been trained in the traditional Indian art forms of Kolam and Tanjore-style painting. While many of her works are influenced by her Indian heritage, her true inspiration comes from the mystery and majesty of the world around her; her muse lives where the scientific overlaps with the spiritual.  

Claudia "Aziza" Gibson-Hunter - http://gibsonhunterstudio.com/

Claudia "Aziza" Gibson-Hunter is a mixed-media artist who masterfully blends painting, drawing, collage, and papermaking to create powerful narratives. Through her unique style of narrative abstraction, she uses acrylic paint, colored pencils, and various other materials to tell stories from the perspective of a Black woman, exploring societal forces, current events, and nature. Spiritual realms permeate her work.

Anne Marchand - https://annemarchand.com/

Marchand’s early influences include 20th century modernist painters, the Abstract Expressionists, and the work of Carl Jung, with his reflections on dream imagery and psychological states. She credits her upbringing in New Orleans for her sensitivity to, “a sense of awe at the power and majesty of nature.” The art of other cultures has been an important inspiration, particularly the petroglyphs and the sacred practices of the Native Americans of the Southwest, which informed three series of works and related exhibitions in the 1980s.

For information, contact Chitra Sharma or Lily Kak

 Art Clinic Online (ACO)
The mission of the Art Clinic Online (ACO) is to create dialog, relationships, and community among artists of all levels working in the DMV area.  Every other Saturday, a featured artist showcases their work and takes questions from participants.  At the ACO, our aim is to curate a variety of different presenters’ perspectives, backgrounds, and art making styles in order to highlight the diversity of our incredible DMV artists.  Recordings of past presentations can be found on ACO's webpage. ACO is founded by J. Jordan Bruns and is sponsored by Glen Echo Park and the Maryland State Arts Council.  For more:  https://www.jjbruns.com/art-clinic-online/

Figure Model Drawing Sunday Sessions

Join us on Sunday, February 8 for our Figure Model Drawing sessions.

Brian will be the models for both sessions.

Morning Session: 9am–12pm
Afternoon Session: 1pm–4pm

Located at the Compass Atelier in Kensington, Maryland.

Bring your favorite drawing tools, paper, and we'll provide the inspiration. There will be a combination of short and long poses. Easels are provided.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Cost: 

Plein Air: Paint Long Winter Town

Please join us for a Plein Air painting event on Sunday, February 8.

Details are forthcoming.

Location: Garrett Park, MD

Directions: to be provided

Cost: Free 

Number of registrants: Up to 20 members and their guests (Members may bring 1 guest.)

What to expect:  Once you have arrived, please check in with Patti or Lynn. 

What to bring:   Bring your standard paints, substrate, easel, stool, medium, drop cloth, hand wipes, warm layers of clothes, water.  Please stay hydrated.

Getting there: If you'd like to try to find a ride or carpool with other participants, please post a note in our members-only Facebook group.

Photos: Please take pictures!

Rain date:  No rain date.  Event will be held only if it is not raining.

Questions:  If you have any questions or concerns please contact  Patti Connell at pattic9063@gmail.com (text (301) 801-6590) or Lynn Lewis at lynnlewisstudio@gmail.com (text (301) 335-7923).

Request:  Please contact Patti or Lynn at least 24 hours in advance if you have registered and later decide that you cannot attend this event (or cancel your registration on the MAA site).

Figure Model Drawing Sunday Sessions

Join us on Sunday, February 22 for our Figure Model Drawing sessions.

Chuck will be the models for both sessions.

Morning Session: 9am–12pm
Afternoon Session: 1pm–4pm

Located at the Compass Atelier in Kensington, Maryland.

Bring your favorite drawing tools, paper, and we'll provide the inspiration. There will be a combination of short and long poses. Easels are provided.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Cost: 

Where the Light Falls  

*2D registration closed

** 3D registration open

March 1 -29, 2026

Key Dates
·       Show Dates:  March 1 - 29, 2026
·       Registration open: January 7 - 20 (unless fills up sooner)
·       Drop off:  Monday ,February 23, 9am - 11am
·       Reception: Sunday, March 8,12:30pm - 3:30pm
·       Pick Up Unsold Artwork:  Monday, March 30, 9 -11am 

MAA is pleased to be co-hosting, in conjunction with Bender Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Washington Goldman Gallery in Rockville, our members' art show that celebrates of the moments that come alive when "light" finds them. 

MAA invites member artists to submit work that meaningfully reflects the intention of the theme and demonstrates an artistic response. 

Theme:  "Where the Light Falls " invites artists to explore the quiet power of illumination — how light reveals, conceals, shapes, softens, transforms, and defines what we see and feel. This theme welcomes artworks that respond to the presence or suggestion of light: natural light across a landscape, a beam or reflection within an interior space, the glow of early morning or late evening, dramatic contrast created by shadow, or the symbolic “light” of understanding, memory, or emotion.

Artists are encouraged to consider not only what is lit, but why --- and how the placement of light guides the viewer's eye, mood, and experience.  Works may be representational or abstract; what matters is the thoughtful use of light as a central element of expression.

Eligible Media:  

• 2D artwork:  Oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, encaustic, drawing/ink mediums, hand-pulled prints, fused glass, textile-fiber arts, digital painting (read Digital Painting Requirements), and photography.  All 2D artwork must meet MAA framing requirements and wiring standards.  See framing guidance FRAMING GUIDANCE.
• 3D artwork:  Fused glass, mosaic, clay, wood and/or metal.  Sculpture work will be displayed on pedestals or elevated spaces.  (up to 6 total pieces).

Membership: You must be a Montgomery Art Association member in good standing to enter this show. To renew your membership click on this link Join MAA.

Number of Works and Sizes: Allowed:  MAA members are invited to submit:

• Two Dimensional Artwork:  1 artwork entry per member.  We will accept 8 works that are up to 48" (that could be a 24x48" or a 48x48") and 55 smaller works of various sizes not to exceed 32" on any side.  The gallery will accommodate approximately 63 wall artworks in total.   
• Three Dimensional Artwork:  1 artwork in 3D sculpture category per member.   A total of six 3D sculptures will be accepted in this show.  3D work will be displayed on pedestals or larger sculpture can be shown as a floor piece. 
• Optional 2nd artwork in either 2D or 3D:  Members may register a second work, which will be added to the show in order of registration if space is available.  The show manager will notify members whose second work is accepted soon after registration closes. 

Show Fee:  $10 per member (nonrefundable). 

Show Prospectus: Please read the SHOW PROSPECTUS for all show requirements.  

Volunteers Needed:  Volunteers will be needed for a variety of tasks to support this show.  While registering your artwork - please also check off one of the volunteer tasks for this show.  We will need help with:

• Art Drop Off 
  
• Exhibit Curation
• Reception
• Reception Photographer
• Art Pick Up 

Thank you for Volunteering!   

Note:  All submissions will be reviewed to ensure submissions meet the JCC Bender Goldman Gallery's goal of presenting exemplary visual arts for diverse audiences. 

About the Goldman Art Gallery: Focusing on meaningful, inclusive exhibits depicting experiences, identity, and culture, the Goldman Gallery is a beautiful, warm, and welcoming space. It is housed in the Bender JCC building, which is home to dozens of classes and activities each week. Daily foot traffic is robust. Learn more.

Questions: Contact show manager Kathy Tynan at kftynan@gmail.com

Figure Model Drawing Sunday Sessions with Two Models

Join us on Sunday, March 1 for a special addition of our Figure Model Drawing sessions. We will have two models this Sunday.

Jay and Blueriverdream will be the models for both sessions.

Morning Session: 9am–12pm
Afternoon Session: 1pm–4pm

Located at the Compass Atelier in Kensington, Maryland.

Bring your favorite drawing tools, paper, and we'll provide the inspiration. There will be a combination of short and long poses. Easels are provided.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Please note the cost increase to account for the 2nd model. Also, in order to cover costs and ensure we can continue to provide the occasional opportunity to draw two models, we need to have a minimum number of registrants or else the sessions will be canceled. We will make the determination and send out a cancelation notice as soon as possible the week prior to the event. 

Tell all your artist friends to come and make these double models days a success.

Cost: 

Figure Model Drawing Sunday Sessions

Join us on Sunday, March 8 for our Figure Model Drawing sessions.

Harry will be the model for both sessions.

Morning Session: 9am–12pm
Afternoon Session: 1pm–4pm

Located at the Compass Atelier in Kensington, Maryland.

Bring your favorite drawing tools, paper, and we'll provide the inspiration. There will be a combination of short and long poses. Easels are provided.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Cost: 

Plein Air: 3rd Annual Wolf Kahn Spring Canal Paint Out

Please join us for a Plein Air painting event on Sunday, March 15.

Details are forthcoming.

Location: 

Directions: See Map

Cost: Free 

Number of registrants: Up to 20 members and their guests (Members may bring 1 guest.)

What to expect:  Once you have arrived, please check in with Patti or Lynn. 

What to bring:   Bring your standard paints, substrate, easel, stool, medium, drop cloth, hand wipes, warm layers of clothes, water.  Please stay hydrated.

Getting there: If you'd like to try to find a ride or carpool with other participants, please post a note in our members-only Facebook group.

Photos: Please take pictures!

Rain date:  No rain date.  Event will be held only if it is not raining.

Questions:  If you have any questions or concerns please contact  Patti Connell at pattic9063@gmail.com (text (301) 801-6590) or Lynn Lewis at lynnlewisstudio@gmail.com (text (301) 335-7923).

Request:  Please contact Patti or Lynn at least 24 hours in advance if you have registered and later decide that you cannot attend this event (or cancel your registration on the MAA site).

Figure Model Drawing Sunday Sessions

Join us on Sunday, March 22 for our Figure Model Drawing sessions.

Tom will be the model for both sessions.

Morning Session: 9am–12pm
Afternoon Session: 1pm–4pm

Located at the Compass Atelier in Kensington, Maryland.

Bring your favorite drawing tools, paper, and we'll provide the inspiration. There will be a combination of short and long poses. Easels are provided.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Cost: 

MAA is Excited to Announce the Spring Workshop

with Mihira Karra

April 11
1pm - 5pm 

At Oasis Learning Center & Gallery 

Registration for MAA members and their guests open on January 10, and for nonmembers on February 14, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Montgomery Art Association is hosting Mihira Karra's Fabric Collage Art Workshop in collaboration with the Oasis Art Gallery on Saturday, April 11!

No previous experience is required, all you need is a passion for color, texture and an openness to creativity, and originality! Mihira will teach fine fabric collage to create a landscape.

In this four-hour workshop, participants will learn how to view fabrics as a medium to create art; learn to pick fabrics for a particular landscape; how to stick fabric on canvas board; start their own landscapes; and take fabric and extra glue home to continue their artwork.  An additional one-hour session would be available by zoom call for follow-up and help with completion of work. 

Materials supplied by teacher- canvas boards,  print of a landscape, brushes, Golden polymer medium glossy (for gluing) containers for the glue, fabric pieces.

What to Bring:

• Fabric-cutting scissors 
• Snacks and drinks to keep you energized

Fee:  $60 per MAA member registration fee and $15 for materials. $70 guest and non-MAA member registration fee and $15 for materials.  Participants must be 18 years or older.

Workshop Limit:  Total number of participants for this workshop is 18.

Workshop Location: Oasis Learning Center, Macy’s Home Store (2nd floor) 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817 

Directions: Click this link for Directions to Oasis Learning Center & Gallery

Workshop Instructor:  

Mihira Karra is a fabric collage artist based in Vienna, Virginia. Originally from India, she developed her passion for portraiture early and now creates striking figurative work by sketching on canvas and "painting" with glued fabric pieces. Her fabric collages often weave stories through portraits that reflect her subjects' histories and interests. Her work has been featured in the Washington Post and prestigious juried shows including the American Craft Show in Baltimore, and is represented by Zenith Gallery in Washington DC.

Register  by clicking the registration button on this page. Registration for members and their guests will be open during January 10 through April 10, 2026. Registration for nonmembers will be open during February 14 through April 10, 2026

Questions:  Please contact Rachael Rice and Lily Kak if you have any questions about this workshop.  

MAA is Excited to Announce the Summer Workshop

with Claire Rodan

June 6, 2026
1pm - 4pm 

At Oasis Learning Center & Gallery 

Registration for MAA members and their guests open on April 25, and for nonmembers on May 16, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Montgomery Art Association, in collaboration with the Global Mandarin Academy Foundation, is hosting Dr. Claire Rodan’s Chinese Calligraphy Workshop this June!

No previous experience in calligraphy, Chinese language, or brushwork is required—just curiosity, creativity, and an openness to exploring a centuries-old art form. Dr. Rodan will introduce participants to the beauty of traditional brush writing through the eight foundational strokes and guide each person to write their own Chinese name.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the historical evolution of Chinese script

• Recognize and write the 8 foundational calligraphy strokes

• Apply proper stroke order and structure in traditional characters

• Receive and understand the meaning of their personalized Chinese name

• Write their name in traditional calligraphy using brush and ink

Highlights

• Beginner-friendly—no prior experience needed

• Hands-on practice with traditional materials

• A blend of cultural insight and artistic technique

• A personal calligraphy keepsake with your own Chinese name

Materials Provided by Instructor

• Chinese calligraphy brushes

• Ink and ink dish

• Practice paper and final high-quality calligraphy paper

• Handouts on strokes, stroke order, and character evolution

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothing suitable for ink work

• Snacks and drinks to stay energized

Fee

Workshop Location: Oasis Learning Center, Macy’s Home Store (2nd floor) 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817 

Directions: Click this link for Directions to Oasis Learning Center & Gallery

Workshop Instructor

Dr. Claire Rodan is a scholar-artist and Chinese calligrapher based in Maryland. Originally from Taipei, Taiwan, she developed an early passion for brush writing and has continued to deepen her practice through traditional training and cultural study. Her calligraphy blends classical technique with literary sensitivity and expressive visual storytelling.

Dr. Rodan has incorporated Chinese calligraphy into her language and culture courses at numerous institutions, including Indiana University Bloomington, the University of Maryland, the National Foreign Language Center, and the Defense Language Institute. Early in her career, she volunteered at the East Asian Culture Center while in graduate school and presented a joint calligraphy exhibition at one of the art galleries in Bloomington.

As both an artist and published author, she approaches calligraphy as a living art that connects movement, meaning, and cultural memory. Her workshops introduce essential brush techniques, the eight foundational strokes, and the evolution of Chinese characters—guiding participants to create thoughtful and expressive calligraphic works of their own.

Register  by clicking the registration button on this page. Registration for members and their guests will be open during April 25 through June 5, 2026. Registration for nonmembers will be open during May 16 through June 5, 2026

Questions:  Please contact Rachael Rice and Lily Kak if you have any questions about this workshop.