Voted Best Art Gallery
in Annapolis 2011
Welcome to the Maryland Federation of Art.
Who we areFounded in 1963, MFA is the oldest artist-run organization in Maryland, dedicated to expanding artistic expression and appreciation. Our 450+ members organize 20 to 25 juried and non-juried exhibitions each year, featuring the work of local and national artists. |
What we doCircle Gallery, home to MFA, is the oldest art gallery in Annapolis, presenting rotating national juried exhibitions, member juried exhibitions, and non-juried opportunities for local artists. Circle Gallery also collaborates with underserved populations to provide art instruction, outreach, and professional gallery exhibition. |
We are glad you are here
As an artist, please explore our website and learn about how MFA can help provide you with exhibition opportunities and professional development. As an art lover, please see our extensive list of upcoming exhibitions and learn more about Collector's Choice, our annual art lottery that provides needed funds for MFA and original art for your home.
Announcements
XL-XS Show
Accepted Artist List/Notification
The juror, Barry Nemett, has finished making selections for the XL-XS exhibition at University of Maryland. View list of accepted artworks (.pdf).
Current Exhibits
Main Gallery
Focal Point: Fine Art and Creative Photography
May 25th - June 17th
Reception: June 3rd, 3-6pm
National open-juried exhibition of photography. Featuring 64 works by 41 artists. Juried by Margaret Adams, assistant professor at Corcoran College of Art + Design and Maryland Institute College of Art.
Chesapeake Sculptors: A Regional Selection
May 25th - June 17th
Reception: June 3rd, 3-6pm
Open-juried exhibition of free-standing sculpture by artists living in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Juried by Deborah H. Banker, art teacher at Glenelg Country School and St. Johns College. Former instructor at AA Community College. On view concurrently with Focal Point.
Online Gallery
Check out the MFA Online Member Exhibition juried by Su Anne Lasher of West Annapolis Artwork and Fine Framing. This exhibit is online only; while the ingenious technology makes it look like it is hanging on the wall, the work does not appear in Circle Gallery. Click HERE for accepted artists and artwork.
Upcoming Exhibits
Basic Elements: Earth, Wind, Fire & Water
June 22nd - July 15th
Non-juried themed Summer Member Exhibition. Featuring a works in all media by local artists.
Phyllis Jaffe: Assateague Dunes, Seasonal Changes
June 20th - July 8th
Richly colored oil paintings by Phyllis Jaffe depicting the dunes of Maryland’s Assateague Island. On view in Holley Gallery.
