Compete MFA Call for Artists: After Dark 2024
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: August 14, 2024 – Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) will invite artists residing in any of the states or territories of the US, Canada, and Mexico to enter our After Dark Show 2024. Any original 2D or 3D work will be considered.
After Dark is an immersive art exhibit that invites you to explore the enigmatic beauty that unfolds when the sun sets. Delve into a world where shadows dance, colors transform, and creativity takes on a mesmerizing nocturnal allure
Works selected by the juror will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from October 31 – November 23, 2024.
ELIGIBILITY
Entry is open to artists residing in any of the states or territories of the US, Canada, and Mexico
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.
Maximum size of work, including edges of artwork or frame, cannot exceed 72″ in any direction. Artists may be asked to assist with the installation of oversized work (greater than 60″ or over 40 lbs.).
JUROR – Crista Pisano
Aside from participating in various plein air events throughout the year, she exhibits throughout New England and New York. She has received numerous awards nd honors, including “Best in Show” at the Adirondack Plein Air Festival in both 2012 and 2014. Crista also won “Honorable Mention” at Plein Air Easton in 2015, 2016, and 2021 as well as “Best Nocturne” in 2019 and 2021. She won three awards in 2019 at Plein Air Annapolis including second place overall and the “Stobart Foundation Award” at The Mystic Seaport International Marine Exhibition 2019. In 2021 Crista won the “Petit Plein Air Artists Choice” at the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational. Plein Air Magazine included Crista as one of their featured artists in their December/January 2016 issue… see more
AWARDS
Cash awards total $1000.
ENTRY FEE
A maximum of 6 original works created within the past 3 years may be entered.
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 on any work sold through MFA (25% for MFA Members at the time of the sale).
DATES
- Aug 14 Entry Deadline
- Sept 11 Notification @ 5 PM
- Oct 20 – 26 Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive at MFA Circle Gallery from 11 AM – 4 PM
- Oct 31 Exhibition Opens
- Nov 3 Virtual Awards Ceremony from 4 – 5 PM via Zoom
- Nov 23 Last Day of the Exhibition; Closing Reception at MFA Circle Gallery from 4 – 6 PM
- Nov 24 – 25 Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work from 11 AM – 4 PM
- Dec 4 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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