Category: Exhibits

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MAEA Recognitions Virtual Exhibit for 2024

The MAEA Recognitions Virtual Exhibit is accepting submissions now through January 24, 2024. This juried exhibit is open to students in grades 9-12. Teachers submitting work must be MAEA members. Check out the exhibit deadline and schedule below and visit the Recognitions Exhibit page for everything you need to know.

Recognitions Submissions Schedule for 2024:

  1. Eligibility for submission: Artwork that has not previously been submitted to MAEA Recognitions.
  2. Artwork accompanied by an artist statement, submitted digitally via ArtCall Open: December 5, 2023 through January 24, 2024
  3. Jurying process: January 26 – February 10, 2024.
  4. Notifications of acceptance by February 14, 2024.
  5. Online exhibit posted to MAEA website by March 18, 2024.  

Questions: student_recognition@massarted.com

December 10, 2023 Melissa Mastrolia 0
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Recognitions Exhibit Opens December 6

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY ART EDUCATOR
  • Open to grade 9-12 art students of MAEA members
  • Up to 5 student entries per art teacher, only 1 entry per student
  • Individual student work only, collaborative pieces will not be accepted
  • No size limits to actual artwork
  • Artwork must not been previously submitted to MAEA Recognitions
  • Artwork must be accompanied by an artist statement (maximum of 400 characters)
  • Teachers should register and submit their student work here starting December 6.
  • Student work should be photographed and saved as jpegs.
    • Submit 1 photo for 2D work and up to 2 photos for 3D work.
    • Minimum image 540 pixels. Maximum 1920 pixels.
    • Submit 2D size: height x width. Submit 3D size: height x width x depth.
  • Teachers must submit student’s artwork with​ its accompanying artist statement.
    • Artist Statement: 400 characters maximum.

All artwork must be original, created by the student. It must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any other individual or entity​.​ The Massachusetts Art Education Association maintains the right to determine which works of art are appropriate for this exhibit. Any subject matter that is highly controversial, items, symbols, or themes that may represent racism, prejudice, profanity, or are of a violent or lewd nature are not appropriate for this exhibit.

Learn more about the exhibit opportunity here, including details about the financial hardship waiver.

November 21, 2022 Melissa Mastrolia 0

MAEA Members Exhibit @ Worcester Art Museum

The MAEA Conference Committee is happy to announce that there will be a Members exhibit in conjunction with the MAEA Conference the heART of the Commonwealth in November! Active and retired MAEA Members are invited to submit their 2D artwork and 3D work for the annual MAEA Members exhibit at Worcester Art Museum.

The registration deadline is Friday October 14 with drop off locations accepting artwork the week of October 17-21. The exhibit will be on view November 2, 2022 – December 2, 2022 and there will be a reception on Saturday, November 13 , 2022 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Learn more and register for this exhibit today.

September 21, 2022 Melissa Mastrolia 0

The Virtual MAEA Recognitions Exhibit is Live!

Congratulations to all of the artists with work in the exhibit! Please also take a moment to check out the 27 award winners on the MAEA website. 

Thank you to all of the educators who worked hard to make this virtual exhibit happen and to our sponsors, Davis Publications and Sargent Art.

MAEA Recognitions Committee 
Helen Downey, Former K-12 Curriculum Coordinator, Marlborough Public Schools; MAEA Treasurer
Laura Howick, Director of Education, Fitchburg Art Museum
Anne Kress, Retired Art Educator, Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools
Kathleen Flynn, Waltham High School
Brenna Johnson, Franklin High School
Rebecca Kostich, Groton-Dunstable Regional High School
Constance Moore, Winthrop High School
Diana Adams Woodruff, Former Visual Arts Director K-12, Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools; Recognitions Committee Chair
MAEA Recognitions Jury Panel:
Dr. Ralph Caouette: Adjunct Instructor, Fitchburg State University, NAEA 2021 MacArthur Goodwin Award for Distinguished Service Within the Profession
Anne Kress: Artist, Art Educator, Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools (Ret.)
Timothy O’Connor: Arts Administrator Scholastics /New England Art Conference Director (Ret.)
Dr. Kristi Oliver, Professional Development Manager, Davis Publications
Ann Holt PhD: Art & Design Educator, Visiting Assistant Professor, Pratt Institute School of Art, Adjunct Instructor, Adelphi University, Advisor and Artist Teacher, Arts Action Group, artsaction.org

SARGENT ART FOR SPONSORING Youth Art Month MAEA

March 27, 2022 Melissa Mastrolia 0

The Virtual MAEA Recognitions Exhibit is Live!

Congratulations to all of the artists with work in the exhibit!

You can view the whole exhibit by visiting the virtual gallery on ArtCall.

Please also take a moment to check out the 27 award winners on the MAEA website. 

Thank you to all of the educators who worked hard to make this virtual exhibit happen and to our sponsors, Davis Publications and the Worcester Art Museum.

MAEA Recognitions Committee 
Helen Downey, Former K-12 Curriculum Coordinator, Marlborough Public Schools; MAEA Treasurer
Laura Howick, Director of Education, Fitchburg Art Museum
Anne Kress, Retired Art Educator, Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools
Kathleen Flynn, Waltham High School
Brenna Johnson, Franklin High School
Rebecca Kostich, Groton-Dunstable Regional HIgh School
Constance Moore, Winthrop High School
DIana Adams Woodruff, Former Visual Arts Director K-12, Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools; Recognitions Committee Chair

March 10, 2021 Melissa Mastrolia 2

Through Young Eyes – CCIAEA and Cape Cod Museum of Art YAM Exhibit

The Cape Cod Museum of Art and the Cape Cod & Islands Art Educators Association (CCIAEA) is presenting Through Young Eyes from February 11 – April 18. This annual exhibition features the work of Cape Cod students in grades K-12. The artwork of 50 students has been curated into this exhibition by art teachers from across the region. 10 teachers also have their work on display. Mediums include sculpture, painting, printmaking, collage, jewelry making, metal working, drawing, ceramics & multi-media art.

This exhibition raises awareness of Youth Art Month, organized by the Massachusetts Art Education Association, celebrating the value of art education and art participation for all children in Massachusetts during the month of March each year.

More information about the exhibit can be found on the Regional YAM Exhibit page. 

Featured image credit: Nevaeha Melton, “My Thoughts on 2020”, Falmouth High School 

February 16, 2021 Melissa Mastrolia 0
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2021 Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artists Recognitions Exhibit Information

Piloted in 2018, the Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artist Recognition Exhibit is a juried show for students of Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA) members in grades 9-12.  This exhibition has been very successful with participation growing annually.  Student entries are submitted digitally and judged by a panel of art educators. Selected works were exhibited at the State Transportation Building in Boston.

Due to the uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the MAEA Recognitions Exhibit for 2021 will be a virtual exhibit, posted on the MAEA website.  We see this as a real-life opportunity for students to express what is important to them in a visually powerful way.  Presenting the exhibit online opens up the possibility of reaching a larger audience on a digital platform.

ADJUSTED RECOGNITIONS SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES FOR
2021:
1. Eligibility for submission: Artwork created between September 1, 2019 through January 15, 2021, that has not previously been submitted to MAEA Recognitions.
2. Artwork accompanied by an artist statement, submitted digitally via
Art Call; Deadline: January 15, 2021.
3. Jurying process January 15-30, 2021.
4. Online exhibit posted to MAEA website by March 1, 2021.

High school art teachers look for a one-minute survey regarding the 2021 MAEA Recognitions Exhibit coming soon to your email. The MAEA Recognitions Committee thanks you in advance for your response.

Diana Adams Woodruff
MAEA Recognitions Committee Chair

September 13, 2020 Melissa Mastrolia 0

Upcoming Exhibit Opportunities

MAEA is excited to share that there are a number of exhibit opportunities for art educators. The Davis Art Gallery in Worcester and Montserrat Galleries in Beverly have updated their call for entry, and NAEAs Member Exhibit has gone virtual. Please check the exhibit opportunities page on the MAEA website for all the details.

If you know of an exhibit opportunity for art educators please share this opportunity with webmaster@massarted.com to post.

May 17, 2020 Melissa Mastrolia 0

Drawing Act 150: Let’s Celebrate – Posted by Mrs. Alice Gentili

150 years ago on May 16, 1870, Massachusetts passed An Act relating to free instruction in drawing, which has become known as the 1870 Drawing Act. This declared drawing instruction a vital part of public school education. MAEA is partnering with the Drawing Act Coalition to sponsor a community art installation this May.

MAEA’s Advocacy Liaison Alice Gentili composed an article about the Drawing Act. In her article she includes many resources for teachers, along with an extensive history of the Drawing Act and how it was implemented in education at the time.

Take a look at the the original drawing instruction book, the Teacher’s Companion to the American Drawing Slates and Cards and the collection of Drawing Cards from within the book. Thanks to Alice Gentili for creating these amazing resources!

To learn more about the Drawing Act Exhibits click below.

Drawing Act 150

Drawing At School: 1870-2020

March 26, 2020 Melissa Mastrolia 0