Fall Member Show

Fall Member Show is a juried exhibition presented by the Maryland Federation of Art at Circle Gallery. The show features original two- and three-dimensional works submitted by MFA members living in the United States, its territories, Canada, and Mexico. The selected works represent a broad range of media, techniques, subjects, styles, and perspectives, with the juror noting themes that include nostalgia, isolation, shared humanity, vivid color, unusual forms, and compelling compositions.

The exhibition is juried by Janine Yorimoto Boldt, curator of American art at the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State. Boldt previously held curatorial positions at the Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the American Philosophical Society. Her scholarship focuses on early American art, and she has contributed to projects including *re:mancipation*, *Resource & Ruin: Wisconsin’s Enduring Landscape*, *Dr. Franklin, Citizen Scientist*, and *Colonial Virginia Portraits*.

When: September 30–October 24, 2026.

Venue: Circle Gallery, Maryland Federation of Art, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Gallery Hours: Daily from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Showtimes and Events: The virtual awards ceremony takes place September 30 at 5:30 PM via Zoom. An in-person closing reception is scheduled for October 24 from 4 to 6 PM at Circle Gallery.

Closure: Circle Gallery will be closed Sunday, October 18, and Monday, October 19, for Collector’s Choice.

Tickets: Price not available.

Juror: Janine Yorimoto Boldt, curator of American art at the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State.

Awards: Juror’s Choice awards went to *Sweet Dreams Till Sunbeams Find You* by Linda Popp, *The Creek* by Georgi, *Parked in Amsterdam* by Gloria Tseng Fischer, *Riders* by Richard Niewerth, and *The Window* by Judy Guenther. Honorable Mentions went to *Hi* by Todd Gardner, *Batman* by Robin Lazarus-Berlin, and *Thirst for Knowledge* by Marcia Babler. The Conley Award went to *Which Way* by Neal Kaske, and the Friends of the Arts Award went to *seafarer* by Sandy Cohen.

Award Funding: The awards total $700, including $500 in juror-designated awards, a $100 Conley Award for three-dimensional work selected by Susi and Rob Conley, and a $100 Friends of the Arts award.

Exhibition Schedule: Online submissions opened June 2, with an August 5 entry deadline and notifications issued September 3 at 5 PM. Accepted hand-delivered and shipped artwork was scheduled to arrive at Circle Gallery September 23–27 between 11 AM and 4 PM. The exhibition opened September 30, followed by the virtual awards ceremony at 5:30 PM. The exhibition ends October 24, with artwork pickup scheduled October 25–26 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Shipped artwork is scheduled to be sent October 29.

Artwork Sales: All entered work must be offered for sale unless an advance arrangement has been made, with each piece marked with a price or “POR” for Price On Request. MFA processes all sales and handles applicable sales tax. Artists retain 70 percent of sales, or 75 percent for MFA members, while MFA retains a 30 percent or 25 percent commission, respectively. Payment is mailed to artists 30 days after the exhibition closes.

Artist Eligibility: The exhibition is open to MFA members residing in any U.S. state or territory, Canada, or Mexico. Original two- and three-dimensional work is eligible for consideration.

Accessibility and Contingency: The page does not provide specific accessibility information. If Circle Gallery or another exhibition venue must close for circumstances beyond MFA’s control, MFA may move the physical exhibition to its online gallery.