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In Contrast 2026
Maryland Federation of Art · United States
Blind-juried online exhibition on the theme of contrast, open to all artists in the US, Canada and Mexico, organised by the Maryland Federation of Art. USD 30 for two entries; deadline 21 October 2026.
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Who can enter
- Location
- United States, Canada, Mexico (by country of residence)
- Age
- No age limit
- Career stage
- Any
- Mediums
- Any medium
- Theme
- contrast
- Work made
- Within the last 3 years
- Entries
- Up to 6 works per artist
- Size limits
- Image files max 10 MB
- Submission
- Online submission
- Also
- Open to all artists in US, Canada and Mexico; no membership required. Up to 6 works.
About
The Maryland Federation of Art's In Contrast is a blind-juried virtual exhibition exploring contrast in colour, light, texture, subject and concept. Any original 2D or 3D work is considered; the juror is Sena Clara Creston, interactive installation artist and Associate Professor of Media Arts at Sonoma State University.
Entry is open to all artists from the United States, Canada and Mexico (no MFA membership required); artists from sanctioned countries are excluded. Up to six works created within the past three years may be submitted, with image files up to 10 MB. Fees are USD 30 for one or two entries and USD 4.50 for each of up to four additional entries.
Online entry opened 25 August 2026 and closes 21 October 2026 at 11:59 pm, with notification on 19 November. The online exhibition runs 15 December 2026 to 14 February 2027; awards are announced 7 January 2027.