Focal Point Photography & Woodturners Opening Reception a Smashing Success

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Below are thoughts on this weekend’s reception from John Coder – Chair of the Focal Point Exhibition….. photographs by Bob Peterson Focal Point: Fine Art and Photography and Chesapeake Woodturners Reception The reception on Sunday, March 8th, was a knockout success. The MFA staff and volunteers did an amazing job from beginning to end; from advertising the event to managing the receipt…

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Me & My Art Monday: Meet Alison Menke

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This week’s featured artist:  Alison Menke, member since 2014: ME:  I am 27 years old, born of American parents in the country of Venezuela.  I’ve been surrounded and inspired by art and artists all of my life. My great-grandmother, Georgia Leigh Caldwell, was an American Artist in Chicago and my grandmother, Jane Caldwell Menke, was also an accomplished artist. My mother, Beverly Ann…

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Member News: March 3, 2015

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See what MFA Members are doing in other locations to make the world more creative. MFA is highlighting Members’ event and exhibitions on our Blog so the world can follow us.  Subscribe to the blog by entering your email in the right sidebar.  Check back on a weekly basis for new exciting art events   MFA Member Steve Ember Steve…

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Me & My Art Monday: Meet Joan Owings

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This week’s featured artist: Joan Owings, member since 2012: ME:  I grew up in rural southern Maryland, and have loved and expressed myself through art since childhood. My lifelong motivation has been the discovery and contemplation of beauty as I find it in what is a chaotic and at times overwhelming world. After living many years in Annapolis, I moved to the…

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Member News: February 24, 2015

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See what MFA Members are doing in other locations to make the world more creative. MFA is highlighting Members’ event and exhibitions on our Blog so the world can follow us.  Subscribe to the blog by entering your email in the right sidebar.  Check back on a weekly basis for new exciting art events MFA Member Rick Casali Some classes…

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Me & My Art Monday: Meet Chris Kelsey

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This week’s featured artist:  Chris Kelsey, member since 2011: ME: After growing up in various places as a Navy brat, I became a Virginian, graduating from Virginia Tech.  We moved to Upper Marlboro in early 80’s to be near Andrews AFB where my husband was stationed. There were horses and cows when we moved there but not a lot else!  We moved to…

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