Imprint 2024

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Imprint 2024

Introducing Imprint

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 21 – September 25, 2024.

Juror: Elizabeth Rudy: Carl A. Weyerhaeuser Curator of Prints at Harvard University

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).

Prospectus
 

Exhibition Schedule:

Apr 17 Online Entry Opens for SubmissionsJun 19 Entry DeadlineJul 16 Notification @ 5 PMAug 12 – 17 Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive at Maryland Hall from 10 AM – 2 PMAug 22 Exhibition Open; Reception at Maryland HallSept 25 Last Day of the ExhibitionSept 26 – 28 Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work from Maryland Hall from 10 AM – 2 PMOct 3 Shipped Work Will Be Sent

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.

User Entry Process Tutorial

Watch the video below for a tutorial on how to upload your entries.

How to Upload

Terms of Entry

   
Artist Conditions

Entry is open to artists residing in the any of the states or territories of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Entering this exhibition indicates understanding and agreement on the part of the artist with the conditions stated herein and with (a) MFA’s approved Statement of Equity and Diversity and (b) MFA’s General Guidelines. Work must meet exhibition guidelines to be included in the event. MFA may determine work ineligible if entry guidelines are not followed. Work delivered must correspond with the image(s) submitted to the juror.
Images of accepted works may be used at the sole discretion of MFA for promotional purposes including, but not limited to: the invitation, catalog, website, social media, or a subsequent year’s prospectus. Images will include attribution wherever possible.
Work cannot be withdrawn before the end of the event.

    
Entry Requirements

All work must be uploaded through artcall.org. File size may be no more than 10 MB.For video submissions: you must put the link to the video in the Linked Web Resource field, and then upload a still frame from the video. For accepted video submissions, the artist will be expected to deliver the file to MFA on a thumbdrive.
To enter online, you will need an artcall.org account that includes an email address and a password. There is no charge to create an artcall.org account.Non-member entrants who have a discrepancy between the entry fee paid and their membership status must pay the difference before thedisplay date or their work will not be shown to the juror.

    
Work

Images for the juror must correspond with the actual work.
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.Work previously exhibited at MFA Circle Gallery is not eligible for re-entry.Maximum size of work, including edges of artwork or frame, cannot exceed 72″ in any direction. Artists may be asked to assist with the installation of oversized work (greater than 60″ or over 40 lbs.).

   
Sales

Artists will retain 70% from sales (75% for MFA Members). MFA will retain 30% commission on any work sold through MFA (25% for MFA Members at the time of the sale).

Work must be for sale. Work may be set to Price on Request (POR).

FAQ

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.