Transformed

About the Open Call

Transformed is an art exhibition exploring repurposed materials, showcasing the ingenuity of artists who breathe new life into discarded and forgotten objects. The exhibition features works that take seemingly mundane, used, and unwanted items and repurpose them into stunning, thought-provoking compositions. It challenges viewers to think about sustainability, consumption, and waste, highlighting the power of creativity to alter both the physical form and the cultural significance of materials. Jaynie Crimmins, a New York City-based paper sculptor and artist, serves as the juror. Awards designated by the juror total $1,000. Selected works will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from October 31 – November 22, 2025. A virtual awards ceremony will be held on November 2, 2025, from 4 – 5 PM via Zoom. A closing reception will take place at MFA Circle Gallery on November 22, 2025, from 4 – 6 PM. Accepted and shipped work must arrive at MFA Circle Gallery between October 21 – 26, 2025. Hand-delivered work pick-up is November 23 – 24, 2025. Note: Should Circle Gallery be closed for reasons beyond MFA's control, MFA reserves the right to move a planned physical exhibit to its online gallery.

What is Offered

Awards totaling $1,000 will be designated by the juror. Accepted artists will have their work exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from October 31 – November 22, 2025, with a virtual awards ceremony on November 2, 2025, and a closing reception on November 22, 2025. Opportunity for art sales is available, with artists retaining 70% (75% for MFA Members) commission.

Requirements

All original 2D or 3D work following entry guidelines will be considered. All work delivered to the gallery must have the following information affixed to the non-viewing side: Artist Name, Address, phone number, email, Title of the work, medium, and price (or POR). Work must arrive on scheduled dates and paintings must be dry. Work must meet size limitations, including outer edges of frames. All shipped work must include a bar-coded shipping label; UPS and FedEx are preferred, USPS is not accepted, and no shipping peanuts are allowed. Packing/repacking instructions should be affixed to the OUTSIDE of the shipping box. Work may not be removed from the exhibition early. All work entered must be for sale unless prior agreements are made.

How to Apply

Artists are invited to submit original 2D or 3D work exploring repurposed materials. Entry guidelines are available in the downloadable prospectus. The entry deadline is September 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM.