Traces: Art Show at Kentlands Mansion

Show Dates:  July 17 - October 4, 2026

Registration:  June (tbd)

Drop Off:  tbd

Art Hanging:  tbd

Labels:  tbd

Meet the Artists & Awards: tbd 

Pick Up:  tbd

Details to come 

Judge --

Number of Works Allowed:  MAA members are invited to submit:

• Up to 2 artwork entries in either 2D or 3D.  The gallery can accommodate tbd artworks.  
  
• Optional 3rd Work:  Artists may register a 3rd work at the time of show registration.  This 3rd work will be added to the show based on the order of registration if it doesn't fill up.

Eligible Media:  

• 2D artwork:  Oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, encaustic, drawing/ink mediums, hand-pulled prints, fused glass, textile-fiber arts, and photography.  All 2D artwork must meet MAA framing requirements and wiring standards.  
• • See framing guidance FRAMING GUIDANCE.
• 3D art work:  fused glass, mosaic, clay, wood and/or metal.  Sculpture work will be displayed on pedestals or elevated spaces.  (up to 12 total pieces). 

Awards:  There will be 2 categories to be judged in this show; 2 Dimensional work and 3 Dimensional work.   1st, 2nd, 3rd awards will be given in each of the two categories.  Honorable mention awards will be given across both categories. 

Show Prospectus: Please read the SHOW PROSPECTUS for all show requirements and information. 

Volunteers Needed:  Volunteers will be needed for a variety of tasks to support this show.  While registering your artwork - please also check off one of the volunteer tasks for this show.  We will need help with art check in, art hanging and putting up labels, meet the artists, and art pick up.  Thank you for Volunteering.

Kentlands Mansion Art Gallery:  The gallery is located at 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. 

MAA Membership Requirement:   Annual membership (new or renewal) is required prior to registration for this show. If you are not yet a member and wish to participate in the show, please sign up for membership by clicking JOIN MAA.

Contact: Direct all questions about this show to Kathy Tynan, Show Manager at kftynan@gmail.com.