(301) 791-3132
34 South Potomac Street, Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Tues-Fri: 11am-7pm Sat: 10am -6pm or by Appt Sun-Mon: closed
Tues-Fri: 11am-7pm Sat: 10am -6pm or by Appt Sun-Mon: closed
Maryland Federation of Art
Paint Annapolis
Paint Annapolis is a seven-day juried plein air painting competition held June 1 – 7, 2026, that brings artists from across North America and Europe to Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. For 25 years, Paint Annapolis has been a premier outdoor painting event, bringing together artists and patrons to be part of a community where colonial architecture meets maritime heritage. Apply to be a juried artist to paint our beautiful historic town, exhibit your work in Circle Gallery, and compete for cash awards totaling $15,000.
Paint Annapolis 2026 is presented by Maryland Federation of Art (MFA), a 62-year-old non-profit organization committed to exhibiting new and innovative art created by living artists. MFA is based at Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, across from the Maryland State House in historic downtown Annapolis.
MFA Circle Gallery
18 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 268-4566
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. is funded by an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, (MSAC), an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the MSAC is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art. Additional funding is also provided by Washington County Government and generous businesses, organizations and individuals.
The Washington County Arts Council is a proud member of County Arts Agencies of Maryland, Maryland Citizens for the Arts and Americans for the Arts.
