Introducing The Changing Americas
From the oceans surrounding it to the mountains and rivers dividing it, this land is home to some of the world’s most powerful and striking landscapes. Whether urban, rural, or suburban, landscapes are always changing – sometimes the changes are welcome, and others can lead to unintended consequences. Landscapes are affected by development, restoration, natural disasters, the warming climate, and other natural and anthropogenic factors. Show us the landscapes of your life. This was open to all media following exhibition guidelines, and it showcases original 2D or 3D work that depicts a landscape from the Americas (North America, Hawaii, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America). These works were selected by the juror and are exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from August 28 – September 21, 2024.
Juror: Chan Chao: Professor of Fine Arts Photography at the Corcoran School of Arts & Design
Chan Chao was born in Kalemyo, Burma. He has published three photography books, “Burma: Something Went Wrong,” “Letter from PLF” and “Echo.” Chao’s Burma portraits were featured in the 2002 Whitney Biennial (New York, New York). His photographs have been exhibited at Yancey Richardson Gallery in New York, New York, G Fine Art in Washington, DC, and Mark Moore Gallery in Santa Monica, California. Chao’s photographs are in the permanent collection of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, The National Gallery of Art, the Baltimore Museum of Art, The Whitney Museum of American Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Houston Museum of Fine Art, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Denver Art Museum, Museum of Photographic Art, Asian Society Museum and LaSalle Bank Photography Collection.
Chao was recently commissioned by Children’s Hospital to produce limited sets of portfolios titled “Reflections,” a photographic tribute to the power of philanthropy at Children’s National.
Juror Statement
In reviewing the works of art submitted for The Changing American Landscape, even after many years of consuming art as well as making art on my own, I still found myself amazed by artist’s ability to express moods, ideas and emotions. From paints arranged on blank canvases, to reshaped everyday materials we find around us and images captured through a camera lens, skilled artists found ways to transform objects into works of art that represent their visions and that resonate with the viewers. It was very clear that practiced artists from the group set a high standard for craftsmanship, some took risks in order to push boundaries to show a unique perspective or method. Most importantly, artists recognize the value of conviction and the appropriate tone needed to effectively call attention to their message. The works are quiet and thoughtful. This sensibility to making art has the protentional for artists to transported their ideas and visions in time and space to connect with the viewers.
Chan T. Chao, August 2024
Liability
- Artwork will be handled with all possible care. MFA will not be responsible or liable for loss or damage from any cause whatsoever. Insurance, if desired, must be carried by the artist.
Awards
- Cash awards total $1000
Entry Requirements
- All work must be entered by uploading JPEG images through MFA’s online entry system. Set pixel dimension to between 1,500 and 3,000 pixels on the longest side. File size may be no more than 5 MB.
- For video submissions: upload a still frame from your video, and in the “media” section, put the media and then include a public YouTube or Vimeo link to the video. For accepted video submissions, the artist will be expected to deliver the file to MFA on a thumbdrive.
- To enter online, you will need an MFA account that includes an email address and a password. There is no charge to create an MFA account.
Entry Fee
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1 or 2 entries $45 (MFA Members $30). Up to 4 additional entries $6.75 each (MFA Members $4.50). Entry fees are non-refundable.
Work
- Images for the juror must correspond with the actual work.
- All entries must be original and completed solely by the artist’s hand. A maximum of 6 original works created within the past 3 years may be entered.
- Work previously exhibited at MFA Circle Gallery is not eligible for re-entry.
- Maximum size of work, including edges of artwork or frame, cannot exceed 72″ in any direction. Artists may be asked to assist with the installation of oversized work (greater than 60″ or over 40 lbs.).
Sales
- Artists will retain 70% from sales (75% for MFA Members). MFA will retain 30% commission (25% for MFA Members at the time of the sale) on and work sold through MFA.
- Work must be for sale. Work may be set to Price on Request (POR).
Exhibition Schedule:
- Apr 16 Online Entry Opens for Submissions
- Jul 3 Entry Deadline
- Jul 23 Notification @ 5 PM
- Aug 21 – 25 Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive at MFA Circle Gallery
- Aug 28 Exhibition Opens
- Sept 8 Virtual Awards Ceremony from 4 – 5 PM via Zoom
- Sept 21 Last Day of the Exhibition; Closing Reception at MFA Circle Gallery from 4 – 6 PM
- Sept 22 – 23 Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work from 11 AM – 4 PM
- Sept 26 Shipped Work Will Be Sent
NOTE: Should the exhibition space be closed for reasons beyond our control, MFA reserves the right to move a planned physical exhibit to our online gallery.
Notification
All artists will receive notification by email. Accepted artists and artwork will also be posted on MFA’s website. Artists who have unsubscribed from MFA’s emails will not receive notification.
The notice to accepted artists will include specific details and may vary from the prospectus.
Please set your email account to recognize notification@mdfedart.org and info@mdfedart.org.
The Totality, oil on panel, Kathleen Kotarba from The Changing Americas 2024