Internet Maryland Federation of Art : At Play 2026
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: May 27, 2026 – There is a moment in making where curiosity outpaces caution. Where the hand moves before the mind can second-guess it. At Play is an open call for artists working from that place. Not toward a destination, but inside a process. Making the way children do, without asking why.
At Play invites submissions that emerge from states of experimentation, wonder, and freedom from outcome. No medium restrictions. No right answer. Just the work that happened when you stopped performing and started playing.
Works selected by the juror will be exhibited in Maryland Federation of Art’s (MFA) At Play Exhibition through our Virtual Gallery from August 14 – October 14, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
Entry is open to artists residing in any of the states or territories of the United States, 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. If artwork is part of a limited edition, please state total number in the edition.
JUROR
Gage Branda is a Filipino-American artist and educator. He received his BFA in Sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art and has presented and exhibited nationally at venues including the Eleventh Hackers of Planet Earth Conference in New York, the Emerge Conference at Arizona State University, the San Jose Innovative Tech Museum, and the Strathmore Mansion. Prior to his work at AVAM, Branda taught K–12 students across Baltimore City in programs on nutrition, science, and art. He now brings insight from his diverse interests—ranging from bronze sculpture to biodesign—to the curation of the American Visionary Art Museum’s exhibitions… see more
AWARDS
Cash awards presented by the juror total $500.00.
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
MFA’s Online Sales Gallery is provided to North American artists to sell their work. Only artists in the 48 contiguous United States may set a price. MFA will reimburse up to $35 in shipping costs to those artists for online sales shipments if a receipt is provided.
Artists will retain 80% from sales (85% for MFA Members). MFA will retain 20% commission (15% for MFA Members) on any work sold through MFA.
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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