Voted Best Art Gallery
in Annapolis 2011
Welcome to the Maryland Federation of Art.
Who we areFounded in 1963, MFA is the oldest artist-run organization in Maryland, dedicated to expanding artistic expression and appreciation. Our 450+ members organize 20 to 25 juried and non-juried exhibitions each year, featuring the work of local and national artists. |
What we doCircle Gallery, home to MFA, is the oldest art gallery in Annapolis, presenting rotating national juried exhibitions, member juried exhibitions, and non-juried opportunities for local artists. Circle Gallery also collaborates with underserved populations to provide art instruction, outreach, and professional gallery exhibition. |
We are glad you are here
As an artist, please explore our website and learn about how MFA can help provide you with exhibition opportunities and professional development. As an art lover, please see our extensive list of upcoming exhibitions and learn more about Collector's Choice, our annual art lottery that provides needed funds for MFA and original art for your home.
Current Exhibits
Main Gallery
The Spring Juried Member Exhibition
April 27th - May 20th
Reception: Sunday, May 6, 3-5pm.
All-media juried exhibition of works by MFA members. Juried by Lucinda Edinberg, art educator at St John's College's Mitchell Gallery.
Holley Gallery
Shannon Troxler: Birds, Beasts and Blossoms
April 26th - May 13th
Solo exhibition of Asian-inspired paintings by Shannon Troxler.
Online Gallery
Check out the MFA Online Member Exhibition juried by Su Anne Lasher of West Annapolis Artwork and Fine Framing. This exhibit is online only; while the ingenious technology makes it look like it is hanging on the wall, the work does not appear in Circle Gallery. Click HERE for accepted artists and artwork.
Upcoming Exhibits
Focal Point: Fine Art and Creative Photography
May 25th - June 17th
National open-juried exhibition of photography. Featuring 64 works by 41 artists. Juried by Margaret Adams, assistant professor at Corcoran College of Art + Design and Maryland Institute College of Art.
View list of accepted artworks.Chesapeake Sculptors: A Regional Selection
May 25th - June 17th
Open-juried exhibition of free-standing sculpture by artists living in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Juried by Deborah H. Banker, art teacher at Glenelg Country School and St. Johns College. Former instructor at AA Community College. On view concurrently with Focal Point.
