MFA Gallery / Modern Fossils Art

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

TODAY from 9-10AM! David P. Horowitz will be "Taking The Mike" on Mike O's WDVR show "Loose Threads" and playing an hour of music that he personally selected!

The theme will be numbers, hands, fingers & digits (the same theme as MFA Gallery's next Juried Group Show, opening THIS SATURDAY JUNE 20th!)

To listen, just go to this link at 9am, then scroll down and click on the "LISTEN" Button: https://wdvrfm.org/

David will also be inviting everyone to join us at MFA Gallery this SATURDAY JUNE 20th, from 1-7 pm, for the OPENING RECEPTION of our Juried Group Show “Give Us The Finger: Our One In A Billion Project”!

We will celebrate with an entire afternoon of live music, wine, and tasty treats by the famous Michael Redmond!
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This Exhibition will feature an expansive variety of works from 73 local artists, all of which are connected to counting and numerics!

This includes art depicting numbers / digits, mathematics, quantities, geometries, series, multiples, fingers and hands.
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Visitors can also join our FINGER "PAINTING" PROJECT- and participate in creating an evolving "Sculpture of Fingers"!! 🙂

MFA Gallery will provide plaster fingers which visitors can decorate, and then add to the Sculpture, which will grow & evolve during the 6 week duration of the Show! ~ SO much FUN!
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The Exhibition will run from June 20th - Aug 9th 2026.
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We look forward to seeing YOU there!!

For more information, please visit:
https://modernfossils.net/pages/opening-reception-for-mfa-gallerys-give-us-the-finger

06/16/2026

We had an awesome time yesterday on Andy Kin's WDVR show "Let's Talk"!

We invited everyone to join us at MFA Gallery this SATURDAY JUNE 20th, from 1-7 pm, for the OPENING RECEPTION of Our Next Juried Group Show “Give Us The Finger: Our One In A Billion Project”!

We will celebrate with an entire afternoon of live music, wine, and tasty treats by the famous Michael Redmond!
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This Exhibition will feature an expansive variety of works from 73 local artists, all of which are connected to counting and numerics!

This includes art depicting numbers / digits, mathematics,
quantities, geometries, series, multiples, fingers and hands.
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Visitors can also join our FINGER "PAINTING" PROJECT- and participate in creating an evolving "Sculpture of Fingers"!! 🙂

MFA Gallery will provide plaster fingers which visitors can decorate, and then add to the Sculpture, which will grow during the 6 week duration of the Show! ~ SO much FUN!
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The Exhibition will run from June 20th - Aug 9th 2026.
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We look forward to seeing YOU there!!

For more information, please visit:
https://modernfossils.net/pages/opening-reception-for-mfa-gallerys-give-us-the-finger

06/15/2026

Join MFA Gallery this SATURDAY JUNE 20th, from 1-7 pm, for the OPENING RECEPTION of Our Next Juried Group Show “Give Us The Finger: Our One In A Billion Project”!

We will celebrate with an entire afternoon of live music, wine, and tasty treats by the famous Michael Redmond!
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This Exhibition will feature an expansive variety of works from 73 local artists, all of which are connected to counting and numerics!

This includes art depicting numbers / digits, mathematics,
quantities, geometries, series, multiples, fingers and hands.
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Visitors can also join our Finger "Painting" Project - an opportunity to participate in creating an evolving "Sculpture of Fingers"!! :)

MFA Gallery will provide plaster fingers which visitors can decorate, and then add to the Sculpture, which will grow during the 6 week duration of the Show! ~ SO much FUN!
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And, David and Judith will be discussing ALL of this on WDRV at 4pm TODAY! They will be joining Andy Kin on his show "Let's Talk"!

To listen, just go to this link at 4pm, then scroll down and click on the "LISTEN" Button: https://wdvrfm.org/
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The Exhibition will run from June 20th - Aug 9th 2026.
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We look forward to seeing YOU there!!

For more information, please visit:
https://modernfossils.net/pages/opening-reception-for-mfa-gallerys-give-us-the-finger

06/14/2026

*FINAL DAY!* Join us for the Closing Reception TODAY: Sunday June 14th from 1pm-6pm!

Enjoy Pat Mase's uniquely beautiful art, refreshments, and live music by Anthony Pisciotta.

MFA Gallery Presents: A Retrospective Exhibition ~ "Pat Mase: A Life In Art"

Curated by Jeff Mase (her son), Debbie Giordano (her daughter), and David P. Horowitz, in honor of Pat's passing.
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Patricia Lou Mase
April 1935 - January 2026
Artist’s Statement

"I am interested in the interaction between people and nature, as they routinely meet and coexist. In particular, the relationship of the gardener as artist and caregiver of trees, shrubs, plants and rocks intrigues me. The dynamics between humans and nature, yielding associations and compromises, inform my art. Nature and its universal rhythms of observable change are fascinating to me.

My stoneware pots are constructed initially from wheel-thrown sections which are combined and altered by hand building. Sculptural elements extend fluidly from the surface, adding a three-dimensional aspect to the decoration. The concentric rings from the wheel thrown sections contrast sharply with the rougher carved textures that imitate coral and other organic forms that are found in nature.

Using a combination of underglaze, glaze and overglaze, both matte and shiny, the pots are fired many times to build up the layers of color. This layering creates a surface very similar to a fresco. The bright primary colors add to the cartoon-like whimsy of the stories.

I often use classical shapes as inspiration. The decorative elements are reminiscent of the allegorical narrative myths found on ancient Greek vessels. My own narration is a thinly veiled, rather comical metaphor for my like experiences, placed in an other-worldly landscape drawn mainly from an inner source. There is often a surprise at the end of my art making process and my hand has revealed far more than I intended.

As I begin a project, much of the work takes place before I touch my materials. Knowing what I wish to say and then deciding how to express my thoughts helps generate the energy to bring a body of work to life. I rely upon experiential references for inspiration, then let the work grow and evolve. There is always an edge of anticipation and a certain faith necessary to complete the cycle.

I always feel very fortunate to be making art."
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For more information, please visit:
https://modernfossils.net/pages/pat-mase-a-life-in-art

Jeffrey Greene

06/13/2026

*This weekend ONLY!*

MFA Gallery Presents: A Retrospective Exhibition ~ "Pat Mase: A Life In Art"

Curated by Jeff Mase (her son), Debbie Giordano (her daughter), and David P. Horowitz, in honor of Pat's passing.

~Show Dates: Thursday June 11th - Sunday June 14th~

Join us for the Closing Reception on Sunday June 14th from 1pm-6pm, with live music by Anthony Pisciotta.
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Patricia Lou Mase
April 1935 - January 2026
Artist’s Statement

"I am interested in the interaction between people and nature, as they routinely meet and coexist. In particular, the relationship of the gardener as artist and caregiver of trees, shrubs, plants and rocks intrigues me. The dynamics between humans and nature, yielding associations and compromises, inform my art. Nature and its universal rhythms of observable change are fascinating to me.

My stoneware pots are constructed initially from wheel-thrown sections which are combined and altered by hand building. Sculptural elements extend fluidly from the surface, adding a three-dimensional aspect to the decoration. The concentric rings from the wheel thrown sections contrast sharply with the rougher carved textures that imitate coral and other organic forms that are found in nature.

Using a combination of underglaze, glaze and overglaze, both matte and shiny, the pots are fired many times to build up the layers of color. This layering creates a surface very similar to a fresco. The bright primary colors add to the cartoon-like whimsy of the stories.

I often use classical shapes as inspiration. The decorative elements are reminiscent of the allegorical narrative myths found on ancient Greek vessels. My own narration is a thinly veiled, rather comical metaphor for my like experiences, placed in an other-worldly landscape drawn mainly from an inner source. There is often a surprise at the end of my art making process and my hand has revealed far more than I intended.

As I begin a project, much of the work takes place before I touch my materials. Knowing what I wish to say and then deciding how to express my thoughts helps generate the energy to bring a body of work to life. I rely upon experiential references for inspiration, then let the work grow and evolve. There is always an edge of anticipation and a certain faith necessary to complete the cycle.

I always feel very fortunate to be making art."
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For more information, please visit:
https://modernfossils.net/pages/pat-mase-a-life-in-art

06/12/2026

*Announcing MFA Gallery’s next OPEN CALL FOR 2D & 3D ART!*
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We invite you to apply for our Late Summer Juried Group Showcase:
*“Openings: Windows, Doors & other Portals”*
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***The EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE is in 2 1/2 weeks: ***
Wednesday, JULY 1st
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***For Application Instructions, Please Visit:***
https://modernfossils.net/pages/prospectus-openings
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~ The Exhibition will run from August 15th – Sept 27th 2026~
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ALL MEDIUMS are welcome!
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THEME:
“Openings: Windows, Doors & other Portals”

“Openings” can include windows, doors, tunnels, holes, cracks, arches, mouths (of vessels , people or creatures), the space between fence slats, etc..

*Open spaces and open flowers, umbrellas, etc. also qualify for this category.*

“Portals” can also encompass artwork that transports the viewer to a different time, place, emotional state or point of view.

And, in actuality, isn’t all artwork a portal into the soul of the artist who created it?

All interpretations of this theme will be considered.
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SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

EARLY: Wednesday, July 1st (by midnight)
MID: Monday, July 13th (by midnight)
LATE: Monday, July 27th (by midnight)
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The featured artist will be julie Julie Lutchansky Swenson .
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**For the Complete Prospectus go to: https://modernfossils.net/pages/prospectus-openings**
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Please email us with any questions! Thank you!!
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06/11/2026

*Four Days Only ~ Opening TODAY: Thursday, June 11th!*

MFA Gallery Presents: A Retrospective Exhibition ~ "Pat Mase: A Life In Art"

Curated by Jeff Mase (her son), Debbie Giordano (her daughter), and David P. Horowitz, in honor of Pat's passing.

~Show Dates: Thursday June 11th - Sunday June 14th~

Join us for the Closing Reception on Sunday June 14th from 1pm-6pm, with live music by Anthony Pisciotta.
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Patricia Lou Mase
April 1935 - January 2026
Artist’s Statement

"I am interested in the interaction between people and nature, as they routinely meet and coexist. In particular, the relationship of the gardener as artist and caregiver of trees, shrubs, plants and rocks intrigues me. The dynamics between humans and nature, yielding associations and compromises, inform my art. Nature and its universal rhythms of observable change are fascinating to me.

My stoneware pots are constructed initially from wheel-thrown sections which are combined and altered by hand building. Sculptural elements extend fluidly from the surface, adding a three-dimensional aspect to the decoration. The concentric rings from the wheel thrown sections contrast sharply with the rougher carved textures that imitate coral and other organic forms that are found in nature.

Using a combination of underglaze, glaze and overglaze, both matte and shiny, the pots are fired many times to build up the layers of color. This layering creates a surface very similar to a fresco. The bright primary colors add to the cartoon-like whimsy of the stories.

I often use classical shapes as inspiration. The decorative elements are reminiscent of the allegorical narrative myths found on ancient Greek vessels. My own narration is a thinly veiled, rather comical metaphor for my like experiences, placed in an other-worldly landscape drawn mainly from an inner source. There is often a surprise at the end of my art making process and my hand has revealed far more than I intended.

As I begin a project, much of the work takes place before I touch my materials. Knowing what I wish to say and then deciding how to express my thoughts helps generate the energy to bring a body of work to life. I rely upon experiential references for inspiration, then let the work grow and evolve. There is always an edge of anticipation and a certain faith necessary to complete the cycle.
I always feel very fortunate to be making art."
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For more information, please visit:
https://modernfossils.net/pages/pat-mase-a-life-in-art

06/10/2026

*Four Days Only ~ Opening this Thursday, June 11th!*

MFA Gallery Presents: A Retrospective Exhibition ~"Pat Mase: A Life In Art"

Curated by Jeff Mase (her son), Debbie Giordano (her daughter), and David David P. Horowitz, in honor of Pat's passing.

~Show Dates: Thursday June 11th - Sunday June 14th~

Join us for the Closing Reception on Sunday June 14th from 1pm-6pm.
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Patricia Lou Mase
April 1935 - January 2026
Artist’s Statement

"I am interested in the interaction between people and nature, as they routinely meet and coexist. In particular, the relationship of the gardener as artist and caregiver of trees, shrubs, plants and rocks intrigues me. The dynamics between humans and nature, yielding associations and compromises, inform my art. Nature and its universal rhythms of observable change are fascinating to me.

My stoneware pots are constructed initially from wheel-thrown sections which are combined and altered by hand building. Sculptural elements extend fluidly from the surface, adding a three-dimensional aspect to the decoration. The concentric rings from the wheel thrown sections contrast sharply with the rougher carved textures that imitate coral and other organic forms that are found in nature.

Using a combination of underglaze, glaze and overglaze, both matte and shiny, the pots are fired many times to build up the layers of color. This layering creates a surface very similar to a fresco. The bright primary colors add to the cartoon-like whimsy of the stories.

I often use classical shapes as inspiration. The decorative elements are reminiscent of the allegorical narrative myths found on ancient Greek vessels. My own narration is a thinly veiled, rather comical metaphor for my like experiences, placed in an other-worldly landscape drawn mainly from an inner source. There is often a surprise at the end of my art making process and my hand has revealed far more than I intended.

As I begin a project, much of the work takes place before I touch my materials. Knowing what I wish to say and then deciding how to express my thoughts helps generate the energy to bring a body of work to life. I rely upon experiential references for inspiration, then let the work grow and evolve. There is always an edge of anticipation and a certain faith necessary to complete the cycle.
I always feel very fortunate to be making art."
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For more information, please visit:
https://modernfossils.net/pages/pat-mase-a-life-in-art

06/09/2026

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