Maryland Federation of Art - Mind Mapping 2024

Highly regarded Maryland Federation of Art announces a call for artists for its upcoming online juried exhibition.Mind Mapping will evoke thoughts of visually representing complex ideas, conceptual and abstract artworks, diverse artistic perspectives, interactivity, psychological exploration, use of multimedia, and intellectual engagement with the depth of thoughts.

This exhibition defines a mind map as an artist’s interpretation of a snapshot of their mind. It can be a tool for thought visualization or psychological exploration. No two mind maps will be the same. Because everyone processes thoughts and emotions their own way, the resulting mind maps will be unique to everyone.

These mind maps should be approached conceptually and with a spirit of openness. Consider how you interpret emotions and memories and map your thought process through various artistic principles.

Works selected by the juror will be on display in MFA’s online gallery, Curve Gallery, from April 15 – May 31, 2024.

ELIGIBILITY All original 2D or 3D artwork that follow the guidelines are eligible for Maryland Federation of Art’s (MFA) online show. Entry is open to all artists residing internationally.

We encourage artists to revisit a moment in their life and to produce a visual framework of their thoughts, feelings, and emotions during and about that time. Artists are encouraged to push boundaries of their preferred media and to also incorporate aspects of an unfamiliar media into their piece. In the end, the piece should be reflective of you, your thoughts, and how you arrived at the place you are today.

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.

AWARDS Cash awards total $500.

ENTRY FEE 1 or 2 entries $45 (MFA Members $30). Up to 4 additional entries are $6.75 each (MFA Members $4.50). Entry fees are non-refundable.

APPLY ONLINE Visit us online for complete details.

SALES Work must be for sale. 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. Artists will be responsible for fulfillment of sales.

DATES

• Feb 7 Entry Deadline
• May 12 Notification @ 5 PM
• Apr 15 Exhibition Opens Online
• May 1 Awards Announced @ 5 PM
• Apr 27 Last Day of Online 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.