---
title: At Play 2026
description: >-
  Online juried exhibition open internationally to artists in all media,
  exploring experimentation and play. $45 fee; virtual gallery Aug–Oct 2026.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/2bd7ffb1-8075-4097-bad4-2fbb1a4f654c'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-04-27'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Maryland Federation of Art
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/maryland-federation-of-art'
deadline: '2026-05-27'
entryFee: 45 USD
location: Annapolis
isOnline: true
disciplines:
  - conceptual
  - mixed media
  - painting
---

# At Play 2026

**Hosted by:** Maryland Federation of Art

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Annapolis | **Deadline:** May 27, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $45

## About This Program

> "Experimentation, play, and freedom from outcome in the creative process"

There is a moment in making where curiosity outpaces caution. Where the hand moves before the mind can second-guess it. At Play is an open call for artists working from that place. Not toward a destination, but inside a process. Making the way children do, without asking why. At Play invites submissions that emerge from states of experimentation, wonder, and freedom from outcome. No medium restrictions. No right answer. Just the work that happened when you stopped performing and started playing.

MFA exhibitions are blind juried by professional and credentialed art experts. Entry is open to all artists from around the world, with the exception of sanctioned countries. Any original 2D or 3D work that follows our exhibition guidelines will be considered. Works selected by the juror will be exhibited in Maryland Federation of Art's (MFA) At Play Exhibition through our Virtual Gallery from August 14 – October 14, 2026.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** conceptual, mixed media, painting
- **Note:** Open to all artists from around the world, with the exception of sanctioned countries. Any original 2D or 3D work that follows MFA exhibition guidelines will be considered.

### Additional Requirements

Original 2D or 3D artwork following MFA exhibition guidelines.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 27, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 27, 2026
- **Program Start:** August 14, 2026
- **Program End:** October 14, 2026

## How to Apply