There are a plethora of fascinating things in our world that artists can recreate representationally in their visual voices. However, there are also several ways to express these compelling things through abstraction. By utilizing concepts we are familiar with such as form, color, composition, and so much more, artists can evoke a range of ideas and emotions as abstract art. MFA (Maryland Federation of Art) invites all artists to enter an exhibition that welcomes 2D and 3D abstract work for Maryland Hall’s Earl and Martino Galleries. 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’s Earl and Martino Galleries in Annapolis, MD from July 8 – August 14.
Tesia was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and attended elementary school in Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon. She went on to attend high school in New Mexico before moving to San Francisco.
With over 30 years of experience as a working artist, Tesia has had a diverse and successful career. In 2002, NextMonet Inc. signed her to produce prints of several of her paintings. In 2000, she was hired by Golden Artist Colors as the Golden Working Artist in San Francisco. In 2014, her first book, *Acrylic Painting with Passion*, was published by Northlight Books. Her work is collected both locally and internationally, with patrons as far away as Tokyo. In 2018, her next two books were published and are available on Amazon and through other booksellers.
Tesia received her BFA from the Academy of Art in San Francisco, studied lithography at the San Francisco Art Institute, and earned a Master of Arts degree from John F. Kennedy University in Orinda, California.
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.
