Digital Explorations

About the Open Call

Computer software and technology have forever expanded the ways artists capture and produce their work. Artists can weave together scenes in photoshop, produce paintings through a screen, create videos, animations, and projections that transport us to new worlds, and sculpt with a 3D printer. Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all artists residing in any of the states or territories of the US, Canada, or Mexico to enter our 4th annual exhibition dedicated to digitally-produced art. Any original 2D or 3D image-based work created and/or produced through digital software will be considered. This includes, but is not limited to digitally produced photography, digital painting, illustration, graphic design, digital video and projection. Works selected will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from January 28 – February 28, 2026. The exhibition will feature a virtual awards ceremony on February 1 and an in-person reception at MFA Circle Gallery on February 28, 2026. Juror is Andy Holtin, Professor of Extended Media at American University.

What is Offered

Awards designated by the juror total $1,000. Artists will retain 70% from sales (75% for MFA Members).

Requirements

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 with MFA’s approved Statement of Equity and Diversity and General Guidelines. Work must meet exhibition guidelines to be included; MFA may determine work ineligible if guidelines are not followed. Work delivered must correspond with the image(s) submitted to the juror. All entries must be original and completed solely by the artist’s hand. A maximum of 6 original works created within the past 3 years may be entered. Work previously exhibited at MFA Circle Gallery is not eligible for re-entry. Maximum size of work, including edges of artwork or frame, cannot exceed 72″ in any direction. Artists may be asked to assist with the installation of oversized work (greater than 60″ or over 40 lbs.). All work must be uploaded through artcall.org. File size may be no more than 10 MB. Images for the juror must correspond with the actual work. MFA does not display watermarks; artists display them at their own risk.

How to Apply

All work must be uploaded through artcall.org. Please click the button above to enter this show on ArtCall.org. You will need to create a free account to enter your work. For video submissions: you must put the link to the video in the Linked Web Resource field, and then upload a still frame from the video. For accepted video submissions, you will be expected to deliver the file to MFA on a thumbdrive.