Summer Member Show 2025

Description

Summer Member Show 2025

Introducing The Summer Member Show

The Summer Member Show is a non-juried show where are Members' art will be hung on a first-come, first-serve basis, members are entitled to only a single entry. The first 60 pieces of work entered into our online entry system will be on display in Maryland Hall's Martino Gallery from August 21 – September 25. All original 2D or 3D work following exhibition guidelines which specifies that work should not exceed 20" on any side (including the frame) is eligible for this exhibition.
The public is invited to vote for their favorite piece to win the People’s Choice Award. Votes may be cast at any time during the exhibition and the winner will be announced at the end of the exhibition.
Any original 2D and 3D artwork in any media that follows our exhibition guidelines will be exhibited in Maryland Hall’s Martino Gallery from August 21 – September 25.
Prospectus
 

Exhibition Schedule:

Apr 22 Online Entry Opens for SubmissionsJun 25Entry DeadlineAug 15 – 16 Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive at Maryland Hall from 10 AM – 2 PMAug 21 Exhibition Open; Reception at Maryland HallSept 25 Last Day of the ExhibitionSept 26 – 27 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Work cannot be withdrawn before the end of the event.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

All work must be uploaded through artcall.org. File size may be no more than 10 MB. Images must correspond with the actual work.MFA does not display watermarks; artists display at their own risk.All entries must be original and completed solely by the artist’s hand. A maximum of 1 original work 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 12” in any direction.

   
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.