Internet MFA’ Online Juried Exhibition: In Contrast
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: October 22, 2025 – Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all artists internationally to enter our ‘In Contrast 2025’ Online Juried Exhibition.
Contrast is a dynamic force in artistic expression, shaping perception, guiding emotion, and commanding attention. Whether through striking juxtapositions of light and dark, bold complementary hues, or the interplay of texture and form, contrast heightens impact and deepens meaning. It is a tool that artists have long used to create tension, harmony, and visual intrigue.
From the stark chiaroscuro of the Baroque to the electrifying oppositions in Fauvist color, contrast has played a defining role in art history. Op Art relies on optical contrast to create movement, while contemporary artists push boundaries by manipulating digital and material contrasts to challenge perception and provoke thought. In fashion and design, contrast is a marker of sophistication, think the enduring elegance of black and white or the rebellious clash of punk aesthetics.
Works selected by the juror will be exhibited in Maryland Federation of Art’s (MFA) first In Contrast Exhibition through our Virtual Gallery from December 15, 2025 – January 31, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
Entry is open to all artists internationally. Any original 2D or 3D work that follows our exhibition guidelines will be considered. This includes works selected by the juror which will be
This exhibition explores contrast in its many forms, color, light, texture, subject, and concept. We invite artists working in all mediums to submit works that harness contrast as a powerful tool of artistic expression.
JUROR
Marcie Cooperman: Professor in the Fashion Dept. at Parsons School of Design.
Marcie has a multidisciplinary career in the areas of fashion design and academia, authorship (Color: How to Use It, Pearson 2014), color theory, interior design, and fine art. She teaches Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Social Commerce, Entrepreneurship and Color Theory classes at Parsons School of Design, and has also been a Professor of Color Theory at Pratt Institute of Design. She also teaches fashion design and fashion marketing in China at several pre-college design schools… see more
AWARDS
Awards designated by the juror total $500.
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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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. All other artists must enter Price on Request (POR) and purchase inquiries will be referred by MFA to the artist.
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. The sale of artwork is taxable, and all sales tax processing will be handled by MFA. Artists will be responsible for fulfillment of sales.
Work must be for sale. Work may be set to Price on Request (POR).
DATES
- Oct 22 Entry Deadline
- Nov 20 Notification @ 5 PM
- Dec 15 Exhibition Opens
- Jan 6 Awards Announced @ 5 PM
- Jan 31 Last Day of the Exhibition
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
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Annapolis, MD 21401
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