Printmaking is an art form that embraces strong technical skills and sometimes even chemistry in a way that transforms into something that can be beautifully textural and full of vibrant colors. Its process primarily involves the transfer of images from a matrix (template), onto a surface such as paper or fabric. This process has been documented as far back as 206 B.C., originating in China’s Han Dynasty as woodblock prints on silk, and is assumed to have existed for much longer. In these present times, there are a variety of types of printmaking such as intaglio, monotype, linocut, and so much more. MFA (Maryland Federation of Art) invites all artists to enter an exhibition that welcomes printmaking artwork for Maryland Hall’s Earl Gallery. This exhibition is open to artists residing in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico. All eligible fine art entries in any media will be considered by the juror. Selected works will be displayed in this MFA organized exhibition at Maryland Hall in Annapolis, MD from August 22 – September 25, 2024.
Elizabeth M. Rudy is the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser Associate Curator of Prints at the Harvard Art Museums, where she stewards the collection of roughly 60,000 prints made in Europe and the Americas from the 15th century to the contemporary era. She holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University, and her scholarly research focuses on prints of the 18th and 19th centuries. She has published widely on prints, and some of her recent exhibitions at Harvard include Prints from the Brandywine Workshop and Archives (March 4 – July 31, 2022); Dare To Know: Prints and Drawings in the Age of Enlightenment (September 16, 2022 – January 15, 2023); and LaToya M. Hobbs: It’s Time (March 1 – July 21, 2024).
NOTE: Should Circle Gallery or any other exhibition space be closed for reasons beyond our control, MFA reserves the right to move a planned physical exhibit to our online gallery.
Watch the video below for a tutorial on how to upload your entries.
What is a submission?
One submission or application on artcall.org is the equivalent of one entry on MFA’s old entry system, or one piece submitted for jurying. Artcall.org uses the terms submission and application interchangeably.
How do I enter a video submission?
When submitting a video, you must put the link to the video in the Linked Web Resource field, and you must upload a screenshot of the video as an attachment.
Can I edit my submissions after I've submitted them?
Artcall.org requires you to select the number of submissions / applications you want to enter and to pay before entering in your image and image details. You can edit your submission details along with images you've attached up until the submission period is over. Once the submission period has ended, you cannot edit their entries in any form.
Can I add more submissions after I've paid?
You must submit a separate submission / application for each piece of artwork you wish to be shown to the juror. You have the option to add a second or third image of the same work to your submission / application as a detail photograph This is not required.
Have the entry fees changed at all?
The fees have changed but not drastically, 1 or 2 entries are $30. Up to 4 additional entries are $4.50 each. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Who is this exhibition open to?
We invite all artists residing in any of the states or territories of the US, Canada, or Mexico to enter this exhibition.
