See the Show - in Windridge Tasting Room 

Key dates

Vernal Blaze by Linda S. Watson 

Theme for Submissions: Windridge Vineyards in Darnestown will be hosting its Spring Art Exhibit. The focus will be on the meaning of Spring to our member artists.

Even though frosty mornings and walks in the snow are special, we can't help but be happy to say goodbye to the cold temperatures and dark nights. By the time spring comes, it feels like the whole world is full of promise and new life again.

• Number of Artworks Allowed:  MAA Members are invited to submit for consideration up to 2 artworks that they feel represents the meaning of "Spring", and submit an optional accompanying brief description (up to 2 sentences) for each artwork.  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 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. Sold artworks may be replaced by the artist with a similarly sized piece during the 3 month show period.  Replacement artwork must be coordinated with the MAA Show Manager not staff at Windridge Vineyards.

• 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 additional show including registration, and framing and wiring of artwork.  

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)

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 2024 sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

MAA is offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.  

Upcoming Figure Model Sunday event dates and models include:

• May 5, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Sara
• May 12, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Tom
• May 19, 2024 - Morning - Tom; Afternoon - Nataliya
• May 26, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Ramond

If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.

Event details below are for the May 5 Morning session only; the May 5 afternoon session is posted here. Additional Figure Model Sundays sessions are posted separately.

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
• Time:  Morning Session: 9:00 am ET - 12 noon ET
• Model: Sara (Instagram:  @_semoline_)
• Pose Schedule: Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes, 4 x 5 minutes, break, 3 x 10 minutes, break, 2 x 15 minutes, break, long pose with remaining time (usually about 35-45 minutes of drawing time).  Model will be wearing light workout clothing.
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: $10 per session in person or via Zoom. Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the $10 registration fee applies for each session.
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots: This model permits photos/screenshots. $10 fee is payable directly to the model via cash or PayPal.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION is at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD. A large free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 2024 sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

MAA is offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.  

Upcoming Figure Model Sunday event dates and models include:

• May 5, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Sara
• May 12, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Tom
• May 19, 2024 - Morning - Tom; Afternoon - Nataliya
• May 26, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Ramond

If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.

Event details below are for the May 5 Afternoon session only; the May 5 morning session is posted here. Additional Figure Model Sundays sessions are posted separately.

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
• Time:  Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm ET - 4:00 pm ET
• Model: Sara (Instagram:  @_semoline_)
• Pose Schedule: Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes, 4 x 5 minutes, break, 3 x 10 minutes, break, 2 x 15 minutes, break, long pose with remaining time (usually about 35-45 minutes of drawing time).  Model will be wearing light workout clothing.
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: $10 per session in person or via Zoom. Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the $10 registration fee applies for each session.
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots: This model permits photos/screenshots. $10 fee is payable directly to the model via cash or PayPal.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION is at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD. A large free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

Meet the Artists & Jazz Night May 9 

Windridge Vineyard 

Registration Opens April 26

You're invited to the Meet the Artists & Jazz Night at Windridge Vineyard's MAA Spring Show in the Tasting Room.  This will be a fun evening of good conversation and music and time to meet other artists in the Windridge Tasting Room and enclosed heated patio.

Vernal Blaze by Linda S. Watson        

When:  Thursday May 9, 5:00-8:00pm

Where:  Windridge Vineyard Tasting Room & Enclosed Heated Patio

To attend do two things? 

• Register to Attend:  Use the Register button below to to let us know you plan to attend. 

• Reserve a Table:  If you are not one of the artists in the show --Use this link Reserve a Table at Windridge.  Choose seating in Tasting room or Tasting room partially enclosed and heated canopy patio if you want to hear the music and socialize with the other artists. You may also reserve seating for the outdoor Adirondack chairs on the lawn. 

The artists (and their +2) who are showing their work are invited to sit at a reserved artists table in the Tasting Room.  This has proven to be a fun evening of member artists getting to know one another and enjoying each others good company. MAA will provide light snacks at the artists table (seating for 16 - 18 people).  

Windridge is booking reservations now for the Meet the Artist & Jazz  night. These events tend to fill up fast with patrons of Windridge.

Art Show Dates:  Tasting Room - MAA Spring Art Show runs until June 9. 

Hope to see you there.  If you have questions related to this event contact Kathy Tynan at kftynan@gmail.com.

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 2024 sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

MAA is offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.  

Upcoming Figure Model Sunday event dates and models include:

• May 5, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Sara
  
• May 12, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Tom
• May 19, 2024 - Morning: Tom;  Afternoon - Nataliya
• May 26, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Ramond

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the May 12 Morning session only; the May 12 afternoon session information can be found here.  Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
• Time:  Morning Session: 9:00 am ET - 12 noon ET
• Model: Tom (Instagram: @modeltsquared )
• Poses: Subject to change.  Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes; 4 x 5 minutes; break; 3 x 10 minutes; break; 2 x 15 minutes; break; long pose for remainder of session (with breaks every 20 minutes or as appropriate until end of session).  Model will be unclothed or wearing light clothing.
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: $10 per session in person or via Zoom. Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the $10 registration fee applies for each session.
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots: This model permits photos/screenshots.  $10 is payable directly to the model via cash or other method determined by the model.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION is at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD. A large free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 2024 sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

MAA is offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.  

Upcoming Figure Model Sunday event dates and models include:

• May 5, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Sara
  
• May 12, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Tom
• May 19, 2024 - Morning: Tom;  Afternoon - Nataliya
• May 26, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Ramond

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the May 12 Afternoon session only; the May 12 morning session information can be found here.  Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
• Time:  Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm ET - 4:00 pm ET
• Model: Tom (Instagram: @modeltsquared )
• Poses: Subject to change.  Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes; 4 x 5 minutes; break; 3 x 10 minutes; break; 2 x 15 minutes; break; long pose for remainder of session (with breaks every 20 minutes or as appropriate until end of session).  Model will be unclothed or wearing light clothing.
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: $10 per session in person or via Zoom. Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the $10 registration fee applies for each session.
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots: This model permits photos/screenshots.  $10 is payable directly to the model via cash or other method determined by the model.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION is at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD. A large free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

2024 Critique with

MAA's May tradition is to hold a critique session by one of our talented, local, professional artists.  

This year we are excited to welcome local legend, Gavin Glakas to join us for a 90-minute in-person critique session. During this 90 minute session, Gavin will review 12 members’ work and provide feedback.  

Members who would like to watch and listen to Gavin's comments, but do not want their work critiqued, please register accordingly.

Guidelines

• Please bring ONE piece of artwork you would like Gavin to critique on May 16th.
• You must be an MAA member to participate in the critique.
• We have 12 spots for this session.
• Sign ups are first-come, first-served; we’ll have a small waiting list.
• Please do not sign up for more than one critique slot; we want to ensure that many members get this opportunity.
• Everyone (members and non-members) are welcome to watch the critique sessions.

About Gavin Glakas: Gavin Glakas grew up in Bethesda, MD, and started drawing about the time he started walking. He studied at Washington University in St. Louis and the Slade School of Fine Art in London. 

After graduation, Glakas spent a year and a half working on Capitol Hill as a Senate staffer. He had planned to go to law school, but after an eight-month illness culminating in the removal of a tumor from his lung at the age of 24, he decided to pursue his lifelong ambition of a career as an artist.

Glakas began showing his work in galleries almost immediately and spent five years studying with Danni Dawson and Robert Liberace. 

His paintings hang in the permanent collections of the United States Capitol, the Virginia State Capitol, the CIA, universities, museums and numerous other collections both public and private.

Glakas is represented by Principle Gallery in Alexandria, VA and Charleston, SC, and Palm Avenue Fine Art in Sarasota, FL.

He has won numerous honors for his artwork, including awards from the Portrait Society of America, the Art Renewal Center, the Plein Air Salon and the Butler Institute of American Art. His paintings have been featured on NBC News and in The Washington Post, as well as Fine Art Connoisseur, American Art Collector, Plein Air, International Artist, The American Scholar, Art Business News, The Strand and Elan magazines, and exhibited at museums and galleries throughout the country. 

Visit Gavin's website here.

IMAGE: Pierre Bonnard, Dining Room on the Garden, 1935, Oil on canvas, 50 x 53 1/4 in., Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Founding Collection, By gift © 2024 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris.  From The Phillips Collection's website at https://www.phillipscollection.org/event/2024-03-02-bonnards-worlds .

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!  REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 3, 2024 - SIGN UP SOON!

MAA has arranged for a private guided tour of the exhibition “Bonnard's Worlds” at the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, on Saturday, May 18 at 11:30 am.   

Bonnard's Worlds, the first major retrospective of Pierre Bonnard's work at The Phillips Collection in 20 years, explores the sensory spheres of experience that fueled the French artist's creative practice.  Bonnard's immediate surroundings were the lifeblood of his work, and this exhibition is guided by those personal spaces that found expression in this art through his recording of remembered sensations.  Governed neither by chronology nor geograph, but by measures of intimacy, the exhibition transports the visitor from the larger realms in which Bonnard lived -- the landscapes of Paris, Normandy, and the South of France -- to the most intimate interior spaces of his dwellings and his thoughts.  Bonnard's Worlds reunites some of Bonnard's most celebrated works from museums across Europe and the United States, as well as many less-exhibited works drawn from private collections  

DETAILS

Cost: 

* $28 per person (general admission) if you are not a Phillips Collection member (includes required museum admission);

* $23 per person (senior discounted admission) if you are not a Phillips Collection member but are 62 years of age or older; or

* $8 per person if you are a Phillips Collection member (membership confirmed by museum staff upon arrival).  

Schedule:  The tour will last approximately one (1) hour, from 11:30 am ET to 12:30 pm ET.

Where to meet: At the museum main entrance about 15-20 minutes before your tour is to begin. See parking and visitor info

Group size: There will be two concurrent tour groups; each group is limited to 20 participants. MAA members may bring 1 guest. Indicate on the registration form if you’d like to be contacted if we’re under-enrolled and you’d like to sign up additional guests.

Cancellation policy:  
Cancellations are accepted via email at maaprograms23@gmail.com. Refunds will only be provided if we are able to fill your spot with someone on the waiting list and only until May 3. From May 4-onward, no refunds.  

Safety protocols: The Phillips Collection continues to monitor and follow local and national health recommendations. We reserve the right to implement health and safety measures to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors. Read the full guidelines.

Questions: Email maaprograms23@gmail.com.

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 2024 sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

MAA is offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.  

Upcoming Figure Model Sunday event dates and models include:

• May 5, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Sara
  
• May 12, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Tom
• May 19, 2024 - Morning: Tom;  Afternoon - Nataliya
• May 26, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Ramond

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the May 19 Morning session only; the May 19 afternoon session information can be found here.  Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024
• Time:  Morning Session: 9:00 am ET - 12 noon ET
• Model: Tom (Instagram: @modeltsquared )
• Poses: Subject to change.  Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes; 4 x 5 minutes; break; 3 x 10 minutes; break; 2 x 15 minutes; break; long pose for remainder of session (with breaks every 20 minutes or as appropriate until end of session).  Model will be unclothed or wearing light clothing.
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: $10 per session in person or via Zoom. Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the $10 registration fee applies for each session.
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots: This model permits photos/screenshots.  $10 is payable directly to the model via cash or other method determined by the model.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION is at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD. A large free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 2024 sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

MAA is offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.  

Upcoming Figure Model Sunday event dates and models include:

• May 5, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Sara
  
• May 12, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Tom
• May 19, 2024 - Morning: Tom;  Afternoon - Nataliya
• May 26, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Ramond

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the May 19 Afternoon session only; the May 19 morning session information can be found here.  Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024
• Time:  Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm ET - 4:00 pm ET
• Model: Nataliya (@nataliya_natta on Instagram)
• Poses: Subject to change.  Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes; 4 x 5 minutes; break; 3 x 10 minutes; break; 2 x 15 minutes; break; long pose for remainder of session (with breaks every 20 minutes or as appropriate until end of session).  Model will be unclothed or wearing light clothing.
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: $10 per session in person or via Zoom. Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the $10 registration fee applies for each session.
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots: This model permits photos/screenshots.  $10 is payable directly to the model via cash or other method determined by the model.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION is at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD. A large free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

Join MAA for a visit to the contemporary Glenstone Museum in Potomac, where "everything is quietly spectacular, with curated views to the outdoors that present nature as visual haiku," says The Washington Post.

Glenstone is a place that seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and landscape into a serene and contemplative environment. Guided by the personal vision of its founders, Glenstone has assembled 1,300 post-World War II artworks of the highest quality that trace the greatest historical shifts in the way we experience and understand art of the 20th and 21st centuries. They include paintings, single-artist installations, video installations, sound installations, and both indoor and outdoor sculptures. The works are presented in a series of refined indoor and outdoor spaces designed to facilitate meaningful encounters. See what’s currently on view.

Please Note: Beginning on March 21, 2024 through early 2025, the Pavilions building will be temporarily closed for renovations. During this time, the Arrival Hall, Bookstore, Gallery, Café, Patio, and grounds will remain open. 

Our group tickets includes timed entry to Iconoclasts: Selections from Glenstone’s Collection in the Gallery building. Our group will need to arrive at the Gallery building within 30 minutes of arrival at Glenstone in order to enjoy the show, which operates on a timed entry model.  Our MAA group will check in and gather at the Arrival Hall at 10:00 am and will proceed as a group to the Gallery building as soon as possible afterward.  After visiting the Collection, participants may continue on to their self-guided tour at their own pace. Important note:  We need to be at the Gallery by 10:30 am for entry to the Iconoclasts exhibit, so after we depart for the Gallery we cannot guarantee entry to the Iconoclasts exhibit for any participants arriving late.  (However, participants are still welcome to enjoy the remainder of the Glenstone grounds at your own pace even if you do not join us for the Iconoclasts exhibit!)

Following our self-guided visit, members are invited to gather at the Museum cafe for a beverage and snack.

Cost: $5 for members.  Members may bring 1 additional guest for an additional $5.  

Cancellation policy:  Cancellations with refunds permitted through May 20; after that date no cancellation refunds will be granted.  

What to expect: Glenstone Museum encompasses two buildings, several outdoor sculptures and nearly 300 acres of landscape. To fully experience Glenstone, visitors should be prepared to spend considerable time on foot, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The parking lot is a seven-minute walk to the pavilions. A few additional things to keep in mind:

•  Photography is not permitted indoors; outdoor photography is allowed for personal use only.
• Sketching is permitted with pencils only.
• The entire property is smoke-free; the use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes/vaping is not permitted.

When to meet: Our tour begins at 10:00 am sharp. We recommend parking your car no later than 9:45 am to give yourself time to walk from the parking area to the main entrance (5-7 minutes). 

Getting there: Glenstone is at 12100 Glen Road in Potomac, Maryland. Parking is limited, and members are strongly encouraged to carpool or take a bus. The Montgomery County Ride On bus makes several daily stops at Glenstone on its 301 route.

Accessibility: Accessible parking is available directly in front of the Arrival Hall in the Sycamore parking grove. There is limited seating in the museum. Wheelchairs and gallery chairs are available upon request on a first come, first served basis.

For any questions, contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 2024 sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

MAA is offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.  

Figure Model Sunday event dates and models for May 2024 include:

• May 5, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Sara
  
• May 12, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Tom
• May 19, 2024 - Morning: Tom;  Afternoon - Nataliya
• May 26, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Ramond

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the May 26 Morning session only; the May 26 afternoon session information can be found here.  Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024
• Time:  Morning Session: 9:00 am ET - 12 noon ET
• Model: Ramond
• Pose Schedule: Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes, 4 x 5 minutes, break, 3 x 10 minutes, break, 2 x 15 minutes, break, long pose with remaining time (usually about 45-60 minutes of drawing time).  Model will be unclothed or wearing light clothing or costume.
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: $10 per session in person or via Zoom. Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the $10 registration fee applies for each session.
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots: This model permits photos/screenshots. $20 fee is payable directly to the model via cash, Venmo, or Zelle.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION is at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD.  A free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 2024 sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

MAA is offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.  

Upcoming Figure Model Sunday event dates and models include:

• April 7, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Sheba
  
• April 14, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Moe
• April 21, 2024 - Morning: Tom;  Afternoon - Ramond
• April 28, 2024  - Morning and Afternoon - Lii Lii

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the May 26 Afternoon session only; the May 26 morning session information can be found here.  Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024
• Time:  Afternoon Session: 9:00 am ET - 12 noon ET
• Model: Ramond
• Pose Schedule: Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes, 4 x 5 minutes, break, 3 x 10 minutes, break, 2 x 15 minutes, break, long pose with remaining time (usually about 45-60 minutes of drawing time).  Model will be unclothed or wearing light clothing or costume.
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: $10 per session in person or via Zoom. Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the $10 registration fee applies for each session.
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots: This model permits photos/screenshots. $20 fee is payable directly to the model via cash, Venmo, or Zelle.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION is at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD.  A free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.

This will be our final sketch night at AMP by Strathmore. Unfortunately, the venue is closing June 30. We're working to find a new place for similar events, but in the meantime, let's close it out with a great evening together!

Chat with fellow MAA artists over drinks and appetizers before we all make art together during a performance by vocalist Kyshona, a versatile and soulful artist who blends folk, rock, and R&B. We reserved several tables just for MAA members and their guests.

About the performance: Fueled by untold stories, Kyshona believes in the power of narratives to connect communities. With a background in music therapy, the curiosity of a writer, and the resolve of an activist, she channels her soulful voice in relentless pursuit of the healing power of song. Get to know Kyshona

Number of spots: 24

Tickets: AMP by Strathmore is generously offering reduced-priced, $21 tickets (25% off the regular rate) for MAA members and their guests only. Sign up on this page.

Cancellation policy: Tickets are refundable through May 16, 2024. From May 17-onward, tickets are nonrefundable unless we have someone on the wait list to take your spot.

What to expect: We’ll host social time from 7:15-8 pm and provide complimentary, shared appetizers at our tables. The venue has a full bar where you can purchase cocktails, beer, wine, soda, etc. The show itself starts at 8 pm and usually ends by 9:30-10 pm. The room has low lighting, but our tables will be lit with little lights so that you can see your work. You're welcome to sketch or just enjoy the show.

See photos from past MAA Sketch Nights at AMP by Strathmore.

What to bring: Sketching materials (such as small sketchbooks, pencils/pens, travel-sized watercolor kit). Keep your materials simple—there isn't a lot of space to spread out.

Address/parking: AMP by Strathmore is in the Pike & Rose shopping area at 11810 Grand Park Ave. in North Bethesda. Directions & parking info. (An important note: This is a wholly different venue from the main Music Center at Strathmore.)

About AMP by Strathmore: AMP by Strathmore is an intimate music venue run by the Strathmore Arts Center. Its funds support Strathmore’s mission to present and produce exemplary arts programs for diverse audiences, create dynamic arts education experiences, and nurture creative ideas and conversations that advance the future of the arts.

Questions: Contact Elissa Poma, elissapoma@gmail.com

Sweet Energy of Summer 

Art Show

at Windridge Vineyards  

Key dates

Women Walking on the Beach by Joaquín Sorolla (1909)

Theme for Submissions: Sweet Summer Energy -- Summer calls for color! But unlike spring, the time for pastels is behind. Summer opens up the opportunity to play with bold, rich palettes that feel out of place in any other season. 

• Number of Artworks Allowed:  MAA Members are invited to submit for consideration up to 2 artworks that they feel embodies the Sweet Summer Energy created in their art. 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 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. 

• Replacement of Sold Artwork:  Sold artworks may be replaced by the artist with a similarly sized piece during the 3 month show period.  Replacement artwork must be done through the MAA Show Manager. 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 registration requirements and details. 

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)

The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is our marquis event of the year. The three-day event includes a judged art show of approximately 500 pieces, live demonstrations, a plein air competition, bin work and card sales, and a warm community reception. The Town of Kensington, a long-time MAA supporter, provides the beautiful, historic Armory building to us for this show. 

Judge: MAA is honored to present Teresa Oaxaca as the 2024 Judge for the PTT Show. Please read about Ms Oaxaca here.

Membership Requirement: Current membership is required to register for this show.

Submissions:

MAA members may submit up to two (2) entries in any of these judged categories: Kensington, Landscape (natural and urban), Still Life, Photography, Portraits (people and animal), Abstract, and Sculpture.

Members can also add a third entry which will be added (in order of registration) if there is available space. We will limit the total artworks to 500 pieces.

Bins for prints and card racks will be included in the show, with limitations (see Prospectus).

The registration fee is $20.

The Saturday Plein Air Competition is also judged. Registration is separate.

Prizes (cash and gift certificates) are awarded in 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and honorable mention. The Kensington category has the first prize of the Bertha Clum award, the highest award at this show.

Health Safety: Masks are optional inside the building, and food & drink will not be permitted inside the exhibit area.

Prospectus: Please refer to the 2024 Show Prospectus for full information. 

PTT FAQs for 2024: Answers to common questions.

Show manager: Anastasia Walsh (maatreas@gmail.com)