Will be on Display August 20 – September 23, 2026

Introducing Mid-Summer Madness

Mid-Summer Madness 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 from August 20 – September 23. 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.

Click this icon to view and print the downloadable prospectus.

Terms of Entry

  • Entry is open to artists residing in 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 Equality 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.
  • 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, or social media. Images will include attribution wherever possible.
  • Work cannot be withdrawn before the end of the event.

Liability

  • All work will be handled with all possible care, but pieces submitted for exhibition are at the artist’s risk. In the event of damage or theft, the MFA will not be held liable. If insurance is desired, the artist must carry it.

Awards

  • Cash awards total $100. One People’s Choice Award will be voted on by the public.

Sales

  • Artists will retain 70% from sales (75% for MFA Members). MFA will retain 30% commission (25% for MFA Members) on any work sold through MFA.
  • Work must be for sale. Work may be set to Price on Request (POR).

Exhibition Schedule:

  • May 6 Online Entry Opens for Submissions
  • Jun 24 Entry Deadline
  • Aug 17 – 18 Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive from 10 AM – 2 PM
  • Aug 20 Exhibition Opens, People’s Choice Voting Opens
  • Sept 21 People’s Choice Voting Closes
  • Sept 23 Last Day of the Exhibition
  • Sept 25 – 26 Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work from 10 AM – 2 PM
  • Oct 2 Shipped Work Will Be Sent

Reception and location TBD!

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.

General Guidelines

Notification

All entrants will receive notification by email. Accepted artists will also be posted on MFA’s website. Artists who have unsubscribed from MFA emails will not receive notification. The notice to accepted artists will include specific details and could vary from the prospectus. Please set your email account to recognize eleanor@mdfedart.org and info@mdfedart.org. Contact Circle Gallery if you do not receive notice by 6 PM on the day of notification.