Paint the Town, 2015
September 5-7, 2015
Montgomery Art Association’s Labor Day Art Show
At the Kensington Armory
3710 Mitchell Street, Kensington, MD 20895
Entry Requirements:
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The show is open to artists 18 and over.
One work must be based on a subject within Kensington--the 20895 zip code.
Only original works of art will be accepted.
Each work must be securely framed and ready for hanging. No brackets, strings or saw-tooth hooks.
Works larger than 20” x 28” requiring glazing must be plexiglass.
No wet canvases will be accepted.
Work should have been completed within the last two years and no work
will be accepted that has been exhibited in any previously judged MAA Show.
The “hand of the artist” must be visible and dominant in the construction of the artwork even when
digital tools are used. If a digital piece is not “one of a kind”, the piece must be numbered as with a
limited edition.
Photography is not accepted.
Tastefully done nudes are accepted (no explicit views)
The judge and/or show committee reserves the right to reject inappropriate works. Artwork is hung on a space available basis.
Works not meeting the guidelines will not be hung.
Registration, Dues Payment, and Show Details
All registrations must be completed online at www.montgomeryart.org. (See Instructions at LD Show
page.) No handwritten or late entries accepted. No images required. Registration help sessions will be held
at the MAA Gallery, Westfield Wheaton, Sunday, August 16 and Saturday, August 22, 3-4 pm.
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Registration: Opens Wednesday, July 15. Entries must be received by midnight Wednesday,
August 26, 2015. No exceptions.
Plein Air Registration: Thursday, September 3, 5:00-7:00 PM; Friday, September 4, 10 AM – 2:00
PM; or Saturday, September 5, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. (See “Paint the Town” Plein Air Event). Bring
blank canvases or art paper to have the back stamped prior to beginning painting.
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Entry Fees: MAA Members: $13. Includes the Kensington entry and one additional entry.
Additional works are $6 each. Non-members: $40. Additional works: $9 each. Limit of 5 entries per
artist or up to 10 if you volunteer for 10 or more hours. (See Volunteer Task Signup). If not paying
online, mail check to MAA c/o Elizabeth Stecher, 10812 Margate Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901.
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Membership Dues: $40 for 2015-16 for new and renewing members. $20 for student members.
(Dues must be paid/renewed at the time of registration.)
By submitting an entry, registrants agree with the following: I am paying all fees and certify that I agree to the rules
of the show as presented here. Entries submitted are my own work. I will not hold MAA or the Town of Kensington
responsible for any loss or damage to my artwork while on the property.
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Subject Categories: Kensington (one mandatory), Landscape, Portrait (People and Animals), Still
Life, Abstract, and 3D. Artist must indicate the category for each piece including Kensington.
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Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention are given for each category. The first prize winner in
the Kensington Category receives the Bertha Clum Grand Prize Award. The awards are cash prizes,
gift certificates and other prizes made possible through the generous donations of merchants and
business, and the Town of Kensington.
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Bin Work and Card Sales: MAA members with work in the show may exhibit their bin work and
art cards. If you have more than five pieces, you must bring your own bin. MAA will provide a
limited number of bins and card racks for members only. Bins must be in presentable shape. No
ragged, torn or discolored bins will be accepted. Bins will be arranged on the floor by the show staff.
“Paint the Town” Plein Air Event
The Plein Air Event is a show within the show with separate competitions for children and adults. Artwork
must be completed between daybreak and 3 PM, Saturday, September 5. Participation in the main show is
not required. Artworks will be judged beginning at 3 PM. Artwork will be on display and available for sale,
if desired. Award winners will be recognized at the Saturday evening Awards Reception.
No charge to MAA members and to children under 18; $10 for non-members 18 and over. Minors must
have the written permission of their guardians and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. MAA
is not responsible for the safety/security of Plein Air Event participants.
Show Operations
Hours:
Saturday-Sunday, September 5-6, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, September 7, 9:30 – 5:30 PM
Awards Reception:
Saturday, September 5, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Delivery Dates:
Thurs., September 3, 5:00 – 7:00 PM or Fri., September 4, 10 AM - 12 Noon
Be sure that each piece has a label on the Back Top Right that identifies the Artist, Title, Medium, Category and Price.
Judging will begin promptly at 12 Noon. No late entries will be accepted for judging.
Pick up unsold art: Pick up on Monday, 6:30- 7:30 PM or Tuesday, Sept. 8; 9:00 AM – 12 Noon.
Volunteer Task Signup: All artists entering this show must volunteer to assist with the operation of the
show in some capacity such as greeters, cashiers, show hanging, soliciting donations, set-up and take down,
cleanup, etc. Go to https://VolunteerSignup.org/QB4F7. Review the list of tasks and click “sign up” next to
the task selected. You may sign up before or after your registration but you MUST help in some way.
Sales: MAA will process all sales, collect 6% Maryland sales tax, and take a 25% commission from each
artist’s piece. Works that sell are not to be removed until the end of the show, Monday, September 7.
Security: Reasonable care will be taken by MAA and its show volunteers. Neither volunteers, MAA, nor the
Town of Kensington will be responsible for loss or damage to artwork on the property. See artist’s
agreement under Registration.
For more information, contact Michael Shibley at 301-807-6890 or mfs-art@comcast.net. Visit the MAA Website at
www.montgomeryart.org. Or go to the MAA Facebook page.