Whispers of Winter Art Show at Windridge Vineyard

  • 14 Jan 2026
  • 5 Apr 2026
  • Windridge Vineyards, 15700 Darnestown Rd, Darnestown, MD 20874

Registration

  • This is a juried show - work will be selected by the Windrige owners or marketing staff. Artists whose work is selected will pay the show fee of $10 at the time of art drop off.

Registration is closed

Whispers of Winter 

MAA Art at Windridge Vineyards 

Key dates

  • Show Dates:  January 14 - April 5, 2026
  • Registration: December 1 -15, 2025  
  • Juried Art Selection:  December 22, 2025
  • Notification to Artists:  December 30, 2025
  • Artwork Drop Off: Monday January 12,  10am - noon 
  • Meet the Artists: Thursday, February 19, 5:00 - 8:00pm Tasting Room 
  • Art Pick Up: Monday, April 6, 2026 10am - noon


Winter's Dance by kathy tynan

Theme for Submissions: Whispers of Winter.   Whispers of Winter invites artists to explore the quiet beauty of the season—where light softens, colors deepen, and moments become more intimate. This show celebrates the subtle poetry of winter: the hush of snow, the curve of bare branches, the glow of gathering indoors. Together, these works reflect the gentle presence and contemplative spirit that winter brings.

Artists are asked to submit works that clearly relate to the theme Whispers of Winter, reflecting recognizable elements of the winter season -- such as seasonal color, atmosphere, subject matter, or mood. 

  • Number of Artworks Allowed:  MAA Members are invited to submit for consideration up to 2 artworks. 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, digital painting (read Digital Painting Requirements) 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).  If submitting an unframed canvas, edge must be painted or finished to a professional level.  No wet canvases will be accepted
    • All accepted work must be exhibition-ready and deliverd to Windridge Vineyard Tasting Room on Monday, January 12, 10am-noon. 
  • Replacement of Sold Artwork: Artists whose work is sold during the show period may contact the show manager or VP Shows to replace the sold work.  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:  Show Prospectus will be posted by November10.  Please read the prospectus for show requirements that may not be in the announcement. 

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