Voted Best Art Gallery in Annapolis 2011
Welcome to the Maryland Federation of Art.
Who we are
Founded 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 do
Circle 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.
Current Exhibits
Main Gallery
Between Stops
February 1-19
Opening reception on Friday, February 3, 5-8pm (Reception snow date: Sunday, February 5, 3-6 pm) Featuring works by Mary Arthur, C.L. Bigelow, Edie Dillon, and Sigrid Trumpy.
Holley Gallery
Hospice Cup Poster Competition
January 31 – February 12
Reception Friday, February 10, 7-9pm. Open to all artists. Winning artwork will be the representational image for the 2012 Hospice Cup event and will appear in promotional advertisements, videos, t-shirts, and posters.
Online Gallery
Check out the MFA On-Line Member Exhibition juried by Su Anne Lasher of West Annapolis Artwork and Fine Framing. This exhibit is on-line 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
Bronwen Sexton: Wabi-Sabi
February 15th - 26th
Reception: Sunday, February 19, 2-5pm. Solo exhibition of photographic canvas collages by Bronwen Sexton, on view in Holley Gallery.Artist Melange I
February 22nd - March 4th
Reception: Sunday, February 26, 3-5pm. Part one of the MFA Artist Mélange exhibits features a diverse range of works by 12 MFA members who donated their time and effort to the organization last year. Works by: Gretchen Amazeen, Phyllis Jaffe, Dick Schneier, Cindy Pond, Ginny Perkins, Lida Stifel, Ric Conn, Bob Borrell, Hunter Wyatt-Brown, Bruce Blum, Fleur Grabow, Ann AdairEmily Lane: Underwater Explorations
February 29th - March 11th
Solo exhibition of paintings by Emily Lane, on view in Holley Gallery.Artist Melange II
March 7th - March 18th
Reception: Sunday, March 11, 3-5pm. Part two of the MFA Artist Mélange exhibits featuring works by: Ward Anderson, Gee Freeman, Mary Ellen Geissenhainer, Rosanne Colvard, Joan Howe, Angela Petruncio, Terry Coker Peterson, Wil Scott, Katharine Owens, Sandy Cohen, Chuck Divine, Jonnie Friedman
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday through Sunday 11am - 5pm
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