Compete Introducing Interwoven Worlds: Art of APIMEDA Diasporas
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: April 30, 2025 – Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) and the Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University (AA&CC) invites APIMEDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and Desi American) artists to share works that express their cultural heritage, reflect cross-cultural influences, and/or convey/incorporate their unique American experiences.
The acronym APIMEDA was coined by the Coalition for Critical Asian American Studies (CCAAS) at the University of California – San Diego, and has been adopted by academic institutions and other organizations to be a more inclusive and intersectional alternative to the umbrella term of “Asian American.” While reflecting a diverse range of ethnic, cultural and national backgrounds, APIMEDA also acknowledges the common experiences and overlapping identities shared within this diaspora.
Works selected by the juror will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery in Annapolis from June 26 – July 26, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all artists residing in any of the states or territories of the US, Canada, or Mexico to enter. All entries must be original and completed solely by the artist’s hand. A maximum of 6 original works created within the past 3 years may be entered. Any original 2D and 3D artwork in any media will be considered.
AWARDS
Cash awards total $1000.00
JUROR
Nerissa Paglinauan: Program Manager, Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University… see more
ENTRY FEE
1 or 2 entries $45 (MFA Members $30). Up to 4 additional entries $6.75 each (MFA Members $4.50). Entry fees are non-refundable.
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SALES
Work must be for sale. Work may be set to Price on Request (POR). Artists will retain 70% from sales (75% for MFA Members). MFA will retain 30% commission (25% for MFA Members at the time of the sale) on and work sold through MFA.
DATES
- Feb 18 Online Entry Opens for Submissions
- Apr 30 Entry Deadline
- May 29 Notification @ 5 PM
- Jun 18 – 22 Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive at MFA Circle Gallery
- Jun 26 Exhibition Opens
- Jun 29 Virtual Awards Ceremony from 4 – 5 PM via Zoom
- Jul 26 Last Day of the Exhibition; Closing Reception at MFA Circle Gallery from 4 – 6 PM
- Jul 27 – 28 Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work from 11 AM – 4 PM
- Jul 31 Shipped Work Will Be Sent
About:
The MFA incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 1968 and, through the hard work of a growing and enthusiastic membership, opened the Circle Gallery located at 18 State Circle, just steps away from the State House in Annapolis. The gallery is located in a restored loft space in the heart of the Annapolis Historic District and has been operating continuously since opening its doors. The MFA has also reached out beyond its doors through its Alternate Space efforts, often bringing art to unexpected places.
Maryland Federation of Art
18 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
t: 410 268 4566
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