Introducing Small Wonders Life is full of little things that can make a big impact. The little details come together to form a bigger picture, or in this case, an exhibition of small but wonderful works. This show is for artists who dream big but work small. Work is limited to under 11 inches in all directions, but there’s no limit on creativity or media. Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all artists residing in any of the states or territories of the US, Canada, or Mexico to enter our 21st annual Small Wonders exhibition. All original 2D or 3D work under 11 inches in all directions (including the frame and display!) and following exhibition guidelines will be considered. Works selected by the juror will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from November 27 – December 21, 2024. https://mdfedart.com/portfolio/311/

Light and Shadow

Where there’s light, there must be shadow. Whether an artist knows it or not, light and shadow are essential to all forms of art, either as the subject of the piece, or the material being used to create it. From the dramatic chiaroscuros of the European Renaissance to the interactive and immersive experiences of Mary Corse and Yayoi Kusama, light and shadow continuously fascinate artists. Pieces that play with this dynamic will be eligible for Maryland Federation of Art’s 7th annual Light and Shadow exhibition. Entry will be open to all artists residing internationally. All original 2D or 3D artwork in any media will be eligible for this online show. Works selected by the juror will be on display in ArtCall’s online web gallery, from December 15, 2024 – January 31, 2025.

https://mdfedart.com/portfolio/las/

The National Juried Photography Exhibition is held biennially in November at the Delaplaine as part of FOCUS, our month-long celebration of photography. Artists residing within the U.S. are invited to enter up to three (3) photographs for consideration. The entry fee is $35 per artist ($25 if the artist is a current member of the Delaplaine). All photographs, black & white, color, non-silver, computer-manipulated, digital, or pinhole are eligible.

Exhibition Dates: November 2–24 Deadline to Enter: September 22,2024, 11:59 p.m. Notification of Accepted Artwork: October 4, 2024, by 7 p.m. Prizes: First – $1,000, Second – $500, Third – $250, Honorable Mention – $125 For more details and to submit go here: 2024 National Juried Photography Exhibition

After Dark is an immersive art exhibit that invites you to explore the enigmatic beauty that unfolds when the sun sets. Delve into a world where shadows dance, colors transform, and creativity takes on a mesmerizing nocturnal allure. Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) will invite all MFA Members residing in any of the states or territories of the US, Canada, and Mexico to enter our After Dark Show 2024. Any original 2D or 3D work will be considered. Works selected by the juror will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from October 31 – November 23, 2024. Deadline to enter is August 14. Prospectus

What worldly elements do you resonate with? The foundations of our Earth? The intensity and light of flames? The calmness or raging tides of our seas? The freedom of taking flight into the endless sky? Early chemists believed Earth, fire, water, and air were the elements of life and reality, and when surrounded by them, it’s not hard to see why. All original 2D or 3D artwork involving any of the four elements, either by medium or subject, will be eligible for Maryland Federation of Art’s (MFA) online show. Entry will be open to all artists residing internationally. Works selected by the juror will be on display in MFA’s Virtual Gallery, from October 15 – November 30, 2024. Deadline to enter is August 7. Prospectus

The 2nd Annual Homewood Collection: It's time to begin considering what to enter in this FREE local photography contest. Entries will be accepted February 15 - April 1. Twenty-three images and one Best of Show will be selected by our own club member Marshall Dupuie. Homewood

Maryland Federation of Art: Introducing Portals A portal can be a large entrance, a grand and imposing doorway, or a futuristic passageway to another world. Besides being an opening to new places, portals can also serve as openings to new experiences and sensations. Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) asks artists to share their interpretations of portals – whether literal or metaphorical, and to share their artistic perspectives and representations of the concept of portals as they see it. Entry is open to all artists residing internationally. All original 2D or 3D artwork in any media is eligible for this online show. Works selected by the juror will be on display in MFA’s online gallery, Curve Gallery, from June 14 – July 31, 2024. Deadline to enter is April 3. Prospectus

Get ready, get set, and until March 15 you can submit your images. The theme for the contest this year is People. And the definition of People is as follows:

“An image that can be a portrait, a street shot, or an activity (dancing, e.g.), but calls attention to a person or people. Other elements in the image should not be the primary subject. A landscape or cityscape that happens to have humans will not qualify.”

Members get to submit the first two images free and two additional images for $15.

Visit this link for more information: B&W Contest

In 2024, the Allegany Arts Council will celebrate its 10th Allegany National Photography Competition & Exhibition, melding our region's rich concentration of photographic artists with an influx of national photographers in one exciting competition offering $7,500 in cash prizes!

To celebrate this important milestone, we are planning a series of events including a gallery walk and talk, Public Opening & Awards, and a very special Afterparty. Along the way, we'll unveil surprises including the publication of a 10th anniversary catalogue featuring our previous winners, as well as recollections from our esteemed jurors.

This year's call for entry includes three categories - Monochrome, Color and Photography as a 3-D Art Form. Complete details, rules and eligibility may be found by clicking the button below. All submissions are made through Call for Entry.

Mark your calendars for the 10th ANPCE to take place March 30-April 20, 2024, right here in Cumberland, Maryland, and stay tuned for even more updates as the event draws closer.

The deadline to enter is February 9, 2024.

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12663

The Delaplaine’s National Juried Exhibition is an annual show featuring works in a variety of media by artists from around the region and nation. All media are eligible, including but not limited to: painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, drawing, installation, and sculpture. Questions? Contact Corey Frey, Exhibitions Manager (301-698-0656 x108) Important Dates

• Deadline for Entries: March 24, 2024
• Notification of Jury Results: April 4, 2024
• Exhibition Dates: May 4-July 7, 2024

Laila Abdul-Hadi Jadallah (she/her/hers) is an arts administrator, exhibition producer, curator, and researcher working in Washington, D.C. Jadallah’s career and independent work span exhibition and program development and curation, cultural heritage protection, communications, and community engagement and outreach. Jadallah is currently the Director of Programs at the Qatar America Institute for Culture, where she oversees exhibitions, programs, and partnerships. From 2018 to mid-2022 she was the inaugural Managing Director of Washington Studio School and has previously held senior-level roles at The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Art Fraud Insights, and International Arts and Artists, where she worked with numerous arts and culture institutions, technology companies, and other partners on over 20 major museum exhibitions. She received a B.A. in Integrative Studies (Arts & Culture) from the School of Integrative Studies at George Mason University, a Certificate in Photography from SPEOS Photographic Institute Paris, and a Certificate in Business Fundamentals from Harvard Business School Online. She recently completed an M.A. at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service (summa cum laude), where she focused on modern and contemporary cultural production, heritage, and diplomacy. Her artwork resides in the permanent collection of the Department of State Office of Arts in Embassies. Her work has been featured on AlHurra TV, and in The Washington Post, DC Modern Luxury Magazine, Canvas Magazine, The New York Times, and more. Awards

• First Place–$1,000
• Second Place–$500
• Third Place–$250
• Honorable Mention–$125

Application Process

• Artists must enter their artwork through the online portal here: EntryThingy portal.
• In order to access EntryThingy, artists must sign in or create a login and password.
• Scroll Down to 2024 National Juried Exhibition.
• Three submissions per artist will be accepted.

https://delaplaine.org/exhibitions/opportunities/nje/

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts has announced a Call for Entries for the 2024 Cumberland Valley Photographers and Cumberland Valley Artists exhibitions at the museum.

An annual tradition since the 1930s, the Cumberland Valley Photographers and Cumberland Valley Artists exhibitions showcase, celebrate, and support artists of the Cumberland Valley region. Each year, hundreds of works are submitted for consideration for inclusion by exhibition jurors.

New this year, the exhibitions will not run concurrently. Cumberland Valley Photographers will be on view from March 23 through June 2, 2024. Cumberland Valley Artists will be June 15 through Aug. 26, 2024. However, the dates for submission and evaluation are the same for both exhibitions.

The deadline to enter is 3 pm on November 30. Learn More Here

MPA 7th Annual Photo Contest – Submissions are now being accepted throughout the month of September. Here is the link to upload your images: You will need the club code and to create an account if you have not entered this contest before.

Introducing Light and Shadow Where there’s light, there must be shadow. Whether an artist knows it or not, light and shadow are essential to all forms of art, either as the subject of the piece, or the material being used to create it. From the dramatic chiaroscuros of the European Renaissance to the interactive and immersive experiences of Mary Corse and Yayoi Kusama, light and shadow continuously fascinate artists. Pieces that play with this dynamic are eligible for Maryland Federation of Art’s 6th annual Light and Shadow exhibition. Entry is open to all artists residing internationally. All original 2D or 3D artwork in any media is eligible for this online show. Works selected by the juror will be on display in MFA’s online gallery, Curve Gallery, from December 15, 2023 – January 31, 2024. Exhibition Chairs: Richard Niewerth and Wil Scott.

https://mdfedart.com/portfolio/313/

Introducing Elemental: Earth, Fire, Water, Air What worldly elements do you resonate with? The foundations of our Earth? The intensity and light of flames? The calmness or raging tides of our seas? The freedom of taking flight into the endless sky? Early chemists believed Earth, fire, water, and air were the elements of life and reality, and when surrounded by them, it’s not hard to see why. All original 2D or 3D artwork involving any of the four elements, either by medium or subject, is eligible for Maryland Federation of Art’s (MFA) online show. Entry is open to all artists residing internationally. Works selected by the juror will be on display in MFA’s online gallery, Curve Gallery, from August 15 – September 30, 2023. Exhibition Chairs: Richard Niewerth, Wil Scott.

https://mdfedart.com/portfolio/260/

2023 ANNUAL JOSEPH MILLER ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2023 13TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Deadline to Enter: February 25, 2023 Prospectus

National Wildlife Federation Photo Contest -- Deadline is March 26, 2023.
More Information and How to Enter

Birds: Portraits and behavior Mammals: Portraits and behavior Baby Animals: Portraits and behavior of young animals of any species Other Wildlife: Portraits and behavior (includes underwater life, reptiles, amphibians, insects, spiders, macro and more) Landscapes & Plants: Scenic views and plants from backyards to wild places People in Nature: People enjoying the outdoors or connecting with nature and wildlife Mobile: Nature, wildlife and people outdoors photographed with a mobile device (phone or tablet) Portfolio Category: A submission of up to 10 images built around a common theme related to nature and conservation (*To enter a portfolio, you MUST purchase the Photography Portfolio entry package, listed below.) Young Nature Photographers: For photographers age 13-17

A portal can be a large entrance, a grand and imposing doorway, or a futuristic passageway to another world. Besides being an opening to new places, portals can also serve as openings to new experiences and sensations. Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) is seeking artists’ interpretations of portals – whether literal or metaphorical. Share your artistic perspectives and representations of the concept of portals as you see it. Entry is open to all artists residing internationally. All original 2D and 3D artwork in any media is eligible for our second annual online show. Works selected by the juror will be on display in MFA’s online gallery, Curve Gallery, from June 15 – July 31, 2023. Exhibition Chairs: Richard Niewerth, Wil Scott. Deadline for entry is April 5. Prospectus

Homewood: Here is a new local exhibitionf/competition opportunity that has been passed on to us by one of our members, Will Chapman. Will lives at Homewood, and he has met with other photographers who live there to bring this exhibition opportunity to fruition this year.

The theme for this exhibition is "What I Saw on My Way." There is no cost to enter this exhibit, which will be juried by Martin Heavner, another of our members. Read the details carefully.

All selected images will be printed on canvas, at no cost to the photographer, with all rights retained by the photographer. Sales of canvases will benefit the Homewood Foundation, which supports the Homewood Retirement Centers by securing charitable support for benevolent care for residents in need, capital campaigns for community enhancements, and special projects and activities within the Homewood communities.

The entry period is open now and closes April 1. For more detailed information, and the link to submit, visit the website.

BlackRock Center for the Arts is now accepting entries for a juried photography exhibition, "Photography Now" (selected works will be on view from November 13, 2022 – January 7, 2023 ). Juror: Mehves Lelic Entry Deadline: Sunday, October 13, 2022 (11:59 pm).

EXHIBITION OVERVIEW: For this exhibition, Lelic is looking for innovative photographic approaches to abstraction and looks forward to selecting artists focusing on a wide range of techniques, from in-camera and post-processing methods to creating or finding abstraction out in the world and placing a lens in front of it. ​ The exhibit “Photography Now” (on view November 13, 2022 – January 7, 2023) is a regional exhibition highlighting various techniques and perspectives. Whether there is distortion in the method or subject matter, the contemporary collection of work aims to push the boundaries of understanding, focusing on abstract elements and experimentation.

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The National Juried Photography Exhibition is held biennially in November at the Delaplaine as part of FOCUS, our month-long celebration of photography. Artists residing within the U.S. are invited to enter up to three (3) photographs for consideration. The entry fee is $35 per artist ($25 if the artist is a current member of the Delaplaine). All photographs, black & white, color, non-silver, computer-manipulated, digital, or pinhole are eligible.

Click here for more info

Important Dates Deadline for Entries: Saturday, October 8, 2022 by 11:59 pm Notification of Acceptance into the Exhibition: Sunday, October 16, 2022 by 5 pm Exhibition Dates: November 5 – 27, 2022 Awards First – $1,000 Second – $500 Third – $250 Honorable Mention – $125 About the 2022 Juror

About the Juror

Hannah Altman is a Jewish-American artist from New Jersey. She has exhibited recently with the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Blue Sky Gallery, Filter Photo, and Athens Photo Festival. Her work has been featured in publications such as Vanity Fair, Carnegie Museum of Art Storyboard, Huffington Post, and British Journal of Photography. She received the 2022 Hellerau Photography Award first prize in portraits, and the 2021 LensCulture Critics’ Choice Award.

Cash prizes Best in Show (2): $1,000 | Juror’s Award (3): $500 | Juror’s Award (2): $250 Washington County Arts Council, Inc. Award (2): $250 The Valley Art Association Award (2): $250 Clyde H. Roberts Memorial Award for Best Watercolor: $250 Director’s Award Given in Memory of Lee Weaver: $300 People’s Choice Award (2): $100 gift card

Art Juror: Mary Morton

Mary Morton is curator and head of the French paintings department at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. She received her bachelor’s degree from Stanford University in history, and her doctorate from Brown University, concentrating on 19th- and early 20th- century European painting. Dr. Morton began her curatorial career in the European art department at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and then as associate curator of paintings at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. At the National Gallery, she organized the presentation of Gauguin: Maker of Myth (2011), a reinstallation of the Gallery’s renowned 19th-century collection (2012); Gustave Caillebotte: The Painter’s Eye (2015), Cézanne Portraits (2017-18), Corot Women (2018) and True to Nature: Open-Air Painting in Europe, 1780-1870 (2020). In 2018, the French government awarded her the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters.

Photography Juror: Leo Hsu

Leo Hsu’s life has been spent with photography. He is the Interim Executive Director of Silver Eye Center for Photography in Pittsburgh, and he is also an instructor in the photography program at Carnegie Mellon University. He is a managing editor for the online photography resource Fraction Magazine, and was the director of online development for the photojournalism/documentary photography magazine and website Foto8. Hsu holds a doctorate in anthropology from New York University and a certificate in the program in culture and media (New York). He has written extensively about photography and worked as a newspaper photographer.

Who may enter Open to artists in MD, VA, WV, PA, DC Entering

• Each artist may submit up to four works.

• All entries are submitted online at http://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry

• All work must have been completed in the last two years.

• No artwork previously shown at the museum will be accepted.

• Submit digital images not to exceed 8 MB. *

• Upload 1 image for each 2D object or up to 3 photos for sculpture. Use “Additional Notes” to enter descriptive information about medium (Mixed media – paper, paint, found object, etc...)

Where there’s light, there must be shadow. Whether an artist knows it or not, light and shadow are essential to all forms of art, either as the subject of the piece, or the material being used to create it. From the dramatic chiaroscuros of the European Renaissance to the interactive and immersive experiences of Mary Corse and Yayoi Kusama, Light and Shadow continuously fascinate artists. The deadline is Nov 2.

https://mdfedart.com/portfolio/271/

The Ward Museum Art in Nature Photo Contest. It is an online contest, with a ton of categories -- so different from in past years, when nature was the focus.
The entry period is open now and closes on October 31.

https://www.wardmuseum.org/learn-explore/program-calendar/art-nature-photo-festival/?fbclid=IwAR3W11X6K81BEmMJMVPEYEg0x5Weo2LvqR2wfKrjKQIqfO7NXYbimj7eYss

From farm to table, from fields and gardens, from land and sea – food sustains our bodies as art sustains our souls. For each person, food has a story and a history. Food can help define our community and sometimes our community needs help being fed. We work as a community to feed our neighbors. A portion of the proceeds from this show go to support the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Show us how food has shaped your story through art. Entry is open to all artists residing internationally. All original 2D or 3D artwork in any media is eligible for this online show. Works selected by the juror will be on display in MFA’s online gallery, Curve Gallery, from October 15 – November 30, 2022. Exhibition Chairs: Richard Niewerth and Wil Scott.

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The Will's Creek Competition & Exhibition of Fine Art is one of the signature events of the Allegany Arts Council, celebrating contemporary art in a variety of mediums. Now, more than 20 years since its inception, the show continues to stretch the boundaries of contemporary art that reflect the issues that shape our world.

The exhibition will run in the Saville Gallery from September 3-24, 2022!

https://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/willscreek/

Portals are openings to new places, new experiences, and new sensations. We are seeking your interpretation of a “portal” – literally or metaphorically. Share your insights and experiences with the concept of “portal” as you see it. Entries are open internationally for Maryland Federation of Art’s (MFA) online-only exhibition. Following exhibition guidelines, any 2D or 3D work is eligible for entry. Works selected by the juror will be on display in MFA’s online gallery, Curve Gallery, from June 15 – July 31, 2022. Exhibition Chairs: Richard Niewerth, Wil Scott. Deadline to enter is May 4. Prospectus

Introducing #WOMAN

Women and the glass ceiling, women at home, women taking to the streets, women on the bench. Throughout history, women have taken on, and challenged many roles. This exhibition invites artists of any gender and working in any media to share their experiences about what it means to be a woman living in the 21st century, to celebrate the achievements and bring light to the future. MFA invites all artists to enter their original 2D or 3D art to this online all-hang exhibition. All eligible work will be exhibited in MFA’s online Curve Gallery from March 1 – 31, 2022 and a People’s Choice Award will be given out at the end of the online exhibition.

https://mdfedart.com/portfolio/250/

Exhibition Dates: May 2-July 10, 2022

The Delaplaine’s National Juried Exhibition is an annual show featuring works in a variety of media by artists from around the region and nation. Accepted works and prize winners will be selected by juror Gerald Ross, Director of Exhibitions at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. All media are eligible. Applicants may submit up to three works. Application fee: $35 ($25 for Delaplaine Members). Awards

First Place: $1,000
Second Place: $500
Third Place: $250
Honorable Mention: $125

https://delaplaine.org/exhibitions/opportunities/nje/

Our 2022 photography contest is officially open! Submit your best images of the D.C. metro area for the chance to be part of our 16th annual photography exhibition. We want to see your amazing Washington, D.C. experiences, from the epic to the everyday moments that catch your eye.

Have the perfect images all ready? Send them our way now! Not quite sure what to submit? You can check out the winning images from previous years for some inspiration and to get a better sense of the show. The entry cost is $10 per image, and you may submit as many images as you’d like. The deadline for entries is January 30 at 11:59 p.m.

https://exposeddc.com/2021/12/10/enter-the-16th-annual-exposed-dc-photography-contest/?utm_source=Facebook_Mobile_Feed&fbclid=IwAR29PlSJyPT3Y7DcDeZnBScGIAguRfwirI431h3LGjkYE8xiMX3eeiqWWx8

Introducing Reflections

Reflections in shop windows, still ponds, or on faces in mirrors can surprise and delight. The physical nature of light reflecting changes appearances and reveals unexpected sensations. Reflections can also be internal; emotional, cerebral, or spiritual, bringing back memories, or causing new ways of thinking that could change the world or just stay personal. Show us what reflection means to you. Entries are open internationally for Maryland Federation of Art’s (MFA) online-only exhibition. Following exhibition guidelines, any 2D or 3D work is eligible for entry. Works selected by the juror will be on display in MFA’s online gallery, Curve Gallery, from April 15 – May 31, 2022. Exhibition Chairs: Richard Niewerth, Wil Scott.

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Juror: Bruce Pollock, Professor of Painting at Drexel University

Bruce Pollock has exhibited his abstract paintings and drawings in numerous solo exhibitions in New York City, Chicago, Santa Monica Museum of Art, Los Angeles, The Shenzhen Art Museum, Shenzhen, China, Vancouver, BC and other locations. In the Philadelphia area, his venues include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Institute of Contemporary Art, The Delaware Art Museum and The Delaware Center for Contemporary Art, The Michener Art Museum as well as numerous solo and group gallery exhibitions.