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MFA Member Wil Scott
Wil’s solo show will open at Annapolis City Hall and will run through June 21. 
MFA Members at Mitchell Gallery
Congratulations to the following MFA members who have work in Image and Imagination: Anne Arundel County Juried Exhibition 2015 at The Mitchell Gallery.
The exhibition runs from May 21-June 7. The reception will be held on May 21 from 5-7 pm.
View or purchase work by accepted artists.
Amelia Arria, DH Banker, cl bigelow, Margaret Rose Caro, Ruth Connell, Don Dement, Carol Donahue, Jim Earl, Nancy Evans, Carole Falk, Anna Fine Foer, Larry Fransen, Mary Ellen Geissenhainer, John Hanou, Gail Higginbotham, Jdy Jordan, Warren Kahle, Barbara Karfgin, Deborah Kommalan, Joan Machinchick, Kass McGowan, Alvin Miller, Richard Niewerth, Donna Rhody, Raleigh Schein, Marietta Schreiber, Cynthia Shumaker, Cindy Winnick and Harold Ashby.
MFA Member Sandy Cohen
Sandy is featured in a solo exhibition in Martino Gallery at Maryland Hall from May 11-July 11. The show is titled “BECOMING: Artistry in the Making.”
MFA Member Vince Lupo
Vince Lupo is exhibiting a series of photographs in an exhibit titled “Invisible Threads” at The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 South Carroll St, Frederick MD. The exhibit runs May 2 – June 28. More information available: www.delaplaine.org
MFA Member April Rimpo
April M Rimpo’s painting “Fresh Fruit to Go” was accepted into Illinois Watercolor Society’s 31st National Exhibition. This is April’s third time with a painting in this exhibit, so she has now been granted Signature Membership in IWS. April is also delighted to announce a solo exhibition at The Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House to be held May 14 – June 9, 2015. Slayton House is located at 10400 Cross Fox Lane in Columbia, Maryland 21044.
MFA Member Elaine Weiner-Reed
Elaine’s “Primal Scream” is included in the International Members Exhibition 2015 at the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Arts. The show runs from April 11-July 3 2015. 
MFA Member Richard Weiblinger
Richard has been juried into the McLean Project for the Arts Invitational Exhibition. The show runs June 18 – August 1, 2015 with a reception on June 30, 7-9pm.
ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
Call for Artists: Arc Gallery
An upcoming exhibition titled “Secret” at the Arc Gallery in San Francisco, CA is looking for artists to submit work by September 13, 2015. For information on the juror, venue, and exhibition, click here.
Jordan Faye Contemporary
Jordan Faye Contemporary’s Thrive Program and Exhibition is seeking artists for the Spring into Summer session (June 5-7) and Late Summer session (July 24-26). The program is geared towards artists who are developing their professional careers and participants are considered Thrive Alumni, which makes them eligible for ongoing opportunities (potential solo shows, artists residencies, etc). Contact ariel@jordayfaye.com or see their website at http://www.jordanfayecontemporary.com/jordan_faye_contemporary_+_consulting.html
Gallery 333
Gallery 333 has openings for 2 month shows Nov/Dec 2015 and most slots of 2016. They are seeking 30-40 2d works, any media, wired for walker hanging system. Send images representative of work to Deb Boudra at 4debsart@comcast.net. The gallery takes 20% commission for UUCA and its supported programs (Lighthouse Shelter & Habitat). Also seeking 3D work of all types. The glass case is counter height, lit, and 5 ft wide with adjustable shelves.
Slab Workshop
Jayne Shatz will be teaching a slab workshop in June. It will focus on easy methods for constructing molds and producing ceramic platters, roasting pans and fine bistro ware. Space is limited, sign up now at www.jayneshatzpottery.com
ArtRave DC at DuPont 2015
From May 23 through Christmas, this outdoor artisan venue is open every Saturday. Artists will have the opportunity to sell their arts and crafts. Click here for more info.
The Artist’s Gallery of Columbia
Their show “Local Color” is coming up and they are looking for submissions by July 30. A prospectus is shown below. 
Gallery 3976 is located in the Annapolis Design District has 11 studio spaces available. Each space is 250sf with walls, open ceilings and locking doors. You can learn more about Gallery 3976 at www.gallery3976.com or www.facebook.com/gallery3976.
Artist Boot Camp
Kellee Wynne Conrad will be leading discussions on gallery representation for all artists, seasoned and novice. Join her this summer for a 4 day Boot Camp at Jordan Faye Contemporary. Find out more here.
Call for Entries: Cade Gallery
All media is being accepted for the Heliotrope Bouquet 17, a show at AACC. There is no entry fee, no jurying, and no framing necessary. All pieces brought from June 1-2 (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) will be featured in the gallery. June 8th through July 10th. Limit 2 pieces per artist.
Call for Artists: Gallery Unicorn
Fist annual juried art exhibit at the Gallery Unicorn, located at the Towson UU Church. Visual artists asked to submit 2 JPEG (4′ x 4′) pieces with water related themes by August 15th, 2015. Forward images to galleryunicorn@towsonuuc.org. For more information call 410-825-6045.
Portrait Sculpture- New Dates
Rick Casali has moved his workshop and is now holding classes every Monday at Maryland Hall from June 8th to July 27th (6:30 PM to 9:00 PM). Lectures will be given on the geometric planes of the face, structure of the skull, and the anatomy of eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. For more information check out his website here.
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