Compete Compete Lowe House 2026
Opportunity Description
U.S. Regional Deadline: November 12, 2025 – Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) has been invited to exhibit artwork at the Lowe House Building in Annapolis, MD, the office building for the Maryland State Delegates.
Works selected by the Juror will be exhibited at the Lowe House of Delegates Office Building (6 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401) from January 14 – April 13, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
Entry is open to MFA Members or artists residing in Anne Arundel County. Original 2D work created through any media and following entry guidelines are eligible for entry. A maximum of 6 original works created within the past 3 years may be entered. Work previously exhibited at The Lowe House of Delegates is not eligible for re-entry.
Maximum size of work, including edges of artwork or frame, cannot exceed 30” in height and 24” in width
JUROR
John Nolan: Curator, Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina... 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
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
- Nov 12 Entry Deadline
- Dec 11 Notification @ 5 PM
- Jan 9 – 11 Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive at MFA Circle Gallery
- Jan 14 Exhibition Opens
- Jan 18 Virtual Awards Ceremony from 4 – 5 PM via Zoom
- Apr 13 Last Day of the Exhibition
- Apr 14 Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work from Lowe House 11 AM – 2 PM
- Apr 15 Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work from Circle Gallery 11 AM – 4 PM
- Apr 20 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
