Compete MFA Call for Artists – Small Wonders 2025
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: October 1, 2025 – Life is full of little things that can make a big impact. The little details come together to form a bigger picture, or in this case, an exhibition of small but wonderful works. This show is for artists who dream big but work small. Work is limited to under 11 inches in all directions, but there’s no limit on creativity or media.
Works selected by the juror will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from November 26 – December 21, 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 our 21st annual Small Wonders exhibition. All original 2D or 3D work under 11 inches in all directions (including the frame and display!) and following exhibition guidelines will be considered.
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. Work previously exhibited at MFA Circle Gallery is not eligible for re-entry.
JUROR
Curator of The Leiden Collection, Elizabeth Nogrady collaborates with institutions nationally and internationally, contributes to the scholarly Online Catalogue, and supports The Leiden Collection’s commitment to educational outreach. Elizabeth began studying Dutch seventeenth-century art as an undergraduate at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY and went on to receive an MA in art history from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a PhD from the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University. She has served as a fellow at the Morgan Library & Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and was a specialist in Old Master Paintings at Christie’s. Before coming to The Leiden Collection in 2023, she was the Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Academic Programs at Vassar’s Loeb Art Center.. see more
AWARDS
Awards designated by the juror total $1,000.
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.
APPLY ONLINE
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A maximum of 6 original works created within the past 3 years may be entered.
SALES
Work must be for sale. 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 any
DATES
- Oct 1 Entry Deadline
- Oct 30 Notification @ 5 PM
- Nov 19 – 23 Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive at MFA Circle Gallery from 12 – 4 PM
- Nov 26 Exhibition Opens
- Nov 30 Virtual Awards Ceremony from 4 – 5 PM via Zoom
- Dec 4 Reception at MFA Circle Gallery from 6– 8 PM
- Dec 21 Last Day of the Exhibition
- Dec 22 – 23, 27 – 30 Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work from 11 AM – 4 PM
- Jan 8 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
