Transformed

About the Open Call

Transformed is a thought-provoking art exhibition that explores the beauty and potential of repurposed materials, showcasing the ingenuity of artists who breathe new life into the discarded and forgotten. Through a series of sculptural works, installations, and mixed media pieces, this exhibition invites visitors to reconsider the objects that surround us, things we often overlook or cast aside and reframe them as sources of inspiration, narrative, and artistic expression. From industrial scraps to everyday household items, each artwork in Transformed is a testament to the idea that art doesn’t always come from new materials, but from reimagining what already exists. The exhibition features works that take seemingly mundane, used, and unwanted objects, such as old tools, broken electronics, recycled fabrics, and even trash, and repurpose them into stunning, thought-provoking compositions. Each piece in the show highlights the power of creativity to not only alter the physical form of these materials but to also shift their cultural and emotional significance. In Transformed, the artists challenge us to think about sustainability, consumption, and waste in a world increasingly aware of its environmental footprint. The works in this exhibition reflect a commitment to the belief that through art, something as simple as a discarded object can tell a new, rich story, providing insight into the connections we have with the objects we use and the lives they have lived before finding their way into the artist’s hands. This exhibition is a celebration of resourcefulness, creativity, and the ever-present potential for renewal in our fast-paced, throwaway culture. As you walk through the gallery, you’ll discover how objects once considered obsolete or meaningless can be transformed into pieces of art that speak to our collective past, present, and future. All original 2D or 3D work following entry guidelines will be considered. Works selected by the juror will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from October 31 – November 22, 2025. Juror: Jaynie Crimmins, a New York City based artist, creates alternative narratives by recycling quotidian materials. Her work has been shown at ART on PAPER NYC; and exhibited at the Sharjah Museum of Art during the Islamic Arts Festival in the United Arab Emirates; SPRING/BREAK Art Show, NYC; Governor’s Island Art Fair, NYC; the National Museum of Romanian Literature in addition to museums throughout the United States including the Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William and Mary, VA; The Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art [HVMOCA], Peekskill, NY; Hunterdon Art Museum, NJ; Zuckerman Museum of Art, Kennesaw State University, GA; Alexandria Museum of Art, Alexandria, LA. Awards designated by the juror total $1,000. Exhibition Schedule: Online Entry Opens for Submissions June 17. Entry Deadline September 3 @ 11:59 PM. Notification October 2 @ 5 PM. Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive at MFA Circle Gallery October 21 – 25, 11 AM – 4 PM. Exhibition Opens October 31. Virtual Awards Ceremony November 2 from 4 – 5 PM via Zoom. Last Day of the Exhibition; Closing Reception at MFA Circle Gallery from 4 – 6 PM November 22. Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work November 23 – 24, 11 AM – 4 PM. Shipped Work Will Be Sent December 4.

What is Offered

Awards designated by the juror total $1,000. Artists will retain 70% from sales (75% for MFA Members).

Requirements

All original 2D or 3D work following entry guidelines will be considered. Works selected by the juror will be exhibited. All work delivered to the gallery must have the following information affixed to the non-viewing side of the artwork: Artist Name, Address, phone number, email, Title of the work, medium, and price. Work must arrive on scheduled dates. Paintings must be dry. Measure to ensure work meets size limitations before delivery, including outer edges of frames. Work not in compliance with the exhibition guidelines and MFA’s General Guidelines will not be exhibited. Work delivered must correspond with the images submitted to the juror. All shipped work must include a bar-coded shipping label. Do not send by United States Postal Service (USPS). UPS and FedEx are preferred. No shipping peanuts allowed. Please affix packing/repacking instructions to OUTSIDE of the shipping box. Work may not be removed from the exhibition early. Artists may pick up their work on the specified dates, or at 6 PM after the Closing Reception. Work left in storage longer than two (2) weeks shall become MFA property. All work entered into any exhibition must be for sale unless prior agreements are made, and marked either with a price or POR for Price On Request. All work will be handled with all possible care, but pieces submitted for the exhibition are at the artist’s risk. In the event of damage or theft, MFA will not be held liable.

How to Apply

Online entry opened June 17, 2025. Entrants are advised to view and print the downloadable prospectus. All entrants will receive notification by email. Accepted artists will also be posted on MFA’s website. Please set your email account to recognize amani@mdfedart.org and info@mdfedart.org.