Essence of Summer Art Show at Windridge Vineyards

Essence of Summer Art Show

at Windridge Vineyards  

Key dates

• Show Dates:  June 25- October 5, 2025
• Registration: May 17  - May 31    
• Juried Art Selection:  June 13
• Artwork Drop Off: Monday June 23, 10am - noon 
• Meet the Artists: August 8,  5:00 - 8:00pm Tasting Room 
• Art Pick Up: October 6, 10am - noon

Everyone Loves a Sail by Margaret Ingram 

Theme for Submissions: Essence of Summer --  Summer is a season that brings to mind images of leisurely activities, relaxation, and the pursuit of joy. Artists have always been captivated by the spirit of summer.  

MAA artist are asked to present works that depict scenes or abstraction that evoke the essence of summer -- sense of freedom, enjoyment, and the simple pleasures of life. 

• Number of Artworks Allowed:  MAA Members are invited to submit for consideration up to 2 artworks that they feel embody the theme Essence of Summer.. Artists may submit work in any of the following categories: 
• • Natural Landscapes, Maritime, and Seascapes
  • Cityscapes, Townscapes, Urbanscapes 
  • Still Life 
  • Abstract Art 
  • Portraiture - People and Animals 

• Eligible Media:  2D works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, encaustic, hand-pulled prints, drawing/ink mediums, textile and photography.  3D works are not included in this show.  

• Cost: There is no cost to submit your work to for consideration. If your artwork is selected by the curators, a fee of $10 will be required at the time of art drop off. 

• Process:  Submitted artwork will be selected by the vineyard owners.  Approximately 18 - 25 selected works will be exhibited for a three month period.  All artwork must be for sale. Windridge will notify artists when work is sold.  Windridge will provide payment to the artist, less a 20% commission. 

• Framing and Wiring Requirements ( MAA Framing & Wiring Requirements):  All selected works must be framed, gallery wrapped or professionally finished, securely wired with hanging wire (no loops, sawtooth hangers, etc).  If submitting an unframed canvas, edge must be painted or finished.  No wet canvases will be accepted. 
• • All accepted work must be exhibition-ready and deliverd to Windridge Vineyard Tasting Room on Monday, June 23. 

• Replacement of Sold Artwork: Artists whose work sold may it with a similarly sized piece during the 3 month show period by contacting the show manager or VP Shows. Artists are not to contact the staff at Windridge Vineyard to replace artwork. 

• Membership Requirement:  You must be a MAA member to register for this show.  If you need to renew your membership go to Join MAA.

• Show Prospectus:  Please read the SHOW PROPSECTUS for show registration requirements and details -- particularly how to rename and upload your artwork image. 

Hope to see your artwork in the show -- If you have any questions contact the MAA show manager Kathy Tynan ( kftynan@gmail.com or maaartists@gmail.com)