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 Martino 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’s Martino Gallery in Annapolis, MD from July 12 – August 15.
Filipe Assuncao is a Portuguese painter living in Norway. He started painting very early and studied art with masters for many years, building a solid background and technique in drawing and painting. He completed a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts, concluded with the classification of Excellent, and started teaching art and curating exhibitions in 2012.
Filipe is a storyteller. He paints mostly figuratively, and his inspirations are people, and emotions, which he normally pictures together with very strong colors.
Filipe’s strong speech is immersive. Each subject represented is part of a microcosmos. His great merit is to have been able to create a new visual linguistics. An alphabet made up of signs and colors, which makes it easily recognizable in the immense and varied art scene.
He has exhibited regularly around the world since 2005 and his work is highly recognized, having received more than sixty international awards and being published in dozens of art books and magazines.
His artwork is present in museums, and private and corporate collections all over the world.
He is an active member of several Art Groups and Organizations, such as NEUTRAL-ISM Art Group, Italy, ArtCan Art Group in UK, A.N – Artists Information Company in U.K., UAVA in Spain, I.A.A. – International Association of Art.
Jury of international art competitions for Camelback Gallery in the U.S.A. since 2021.
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.
