Compete Art in Abstraction 2025
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: May 14, 2025 – There are a plethora of fascinating things in our world that artists can recreate representationally in their visual voices. However, there are also several ways to express these compelling things through abstraction. By utilizing concepts we are familiar with such as form, color, composition, and so much more, artists can evoke a range of ideas and emotions as abstract art.
MFA (Maryland Federation of Art) invites all artists to enter an exhibition that welcomes 2D and 3D abstract work for Maryland Hall’s Earl and Martino Galleries, July 8 thru August 14, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
This exhibition is open to artists residing in the United States, Puerto Rico, 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.
JUROR
Tesia Blackburn: Artist, analog and digital, author and teacher.
With over 30 years of experience as a working artist, Tesia has had a diverse and successful career. In 2002, NextMonet Inc. signed her to produce prints of several of her paintings. In 2000, she was hired by Golden Artist Colors as the Golden Working Artist in San Francisco. In 2014, her first book, *Acrylic Painting with Passion*, was published by Northlight Books. Her work is collected both locally and internationally, with patrons as far away as Tokyo. In 2018, her next two books were published and are available on Amazon and through other booksellers… 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 are $6.75 each (MFA Members $4.50). Entry fees are non-refundable.
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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 on any work sold through MFA (25% for MFA Members at the time of the sale).
DATES
- May 14 Entry Deadline
- Jun 12 Notification @ 5 PM
- Jun 28 –Jul 2 Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive at Maryland Hall from 12 AM – 4 PM
- Jul 8 Exhibition Opens
- Jul 10 Opening Reception from 5:30 – 7 PM
- Jul 13 Virtual Awards Ceremony from 3:30 – 4:30 PM via Zoom
- Aug 14 Last Day of the Exhibition
- Aug 16 Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work from Maryland Hall
- Aug 22 Shipped Work Will Be Sent
NOTE: Should Circle Gallery or any other exhibition space be closed for reasons beyond our control, MFA reserves the right to move a planned physical exhibit to our online gallery.
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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