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This Week: Baltimore Clayworks’ artist walk with curator Leigh Taylor Mickelson and opening reception for Garden Reverie, ImprovScape with Erin Barry-Dutro at Peabody Heights Brewery, opening reception at BCS’s Indigenous Art Gallery, Iron Crow Theatre’s ‘Act of God,’ Kelly Hall opening reception at Zo Gallery, and Tea with Myrtis featuring Devin Allen — PLUS apply for a residency at Baltimore Jewelry Center and more featured opportunities!

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Virtual Artist Talk with Leigh Taylor Mickelson
Tueday, January 7 :: 12:30-1:30pm
presented by Baltimore Clayworks

Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are at the center of the mission of Baltimore Clayworks, and provide the organization with talent and innovation to inspire our community and to enliven the artistic impact of ceramics in our region. Their professional and personal networks provide a kaleidoscope of interactions with peers, galleries, and academic institutions, which keep the organization at the forefront of contemporary ceramic art.

Artist Bio

Leigh Taylor Mickelson, a resident of Ossining, NY, is an artist and independent consultant with 24 years of experience in nonprofit arts management and program development. Her ceramic sculpture is inspired by forms from nature, especially ones found in plant life, as a means of expressing narratives about life. Being full of dichotomy, the elements of natural forms act as a metaphor for the spiritual, emotional and physical extremes that exist within ourselves, our love relationships and our family units. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and English Literature from Hamilton College, and received her MFA in Ceramic Sculpture from Rochester Institute of Technology’s School for American Crafts.  Mickelson has had several articles published in various publications and catalogs, has taught ceramics and workshops across the east coast and exhibits her own work widely across the nation.  She started her consulting business LTM Arts Consulting in 2019 after 22 years of experience in program development and nonprofit arts management with two arts nonprofits. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to bring her perspective and skills to other businesses and nonprofits who are looking to increase their impact and vibrancy in the community.

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Garden Reverie / Where the Wild Things Are / Community Arts Winter Showcase | Opening Receptions
Saturday, January 11 :: 6-8pm
@ Baltimore Clayworks

Garden Reverie Juried by Leigh Taylor Mickelson

This national juried exhibition showcases ceramic artists who draw inspiration from the ubiquitous garden. Wild and tame, exotic and sweet, foreign and familiar, resilient and vulnerable, the garden is a sacred space of botanical dreams, natural beauty, and the cycle of life, producing abundant metaphors for all kinds of thoughts, feelings, and narratives, human or otherwise.

Where the Wild Things Are

Inspired by the renowned children’s book, “Where The Wild Things Are,” this is a group show with five contemporary ceramic artists who create curious sculptures on the theme of mythical and whimsical creatures. Invited artists include Brad Blair, Rebekah Bogard, Annie Boyer, Taylor Robenalt, Molly Uravitch.

Community Arts Winter Showcase

Celebrate the creativity and talent of Baltimore Clayworks’ Community Arts at our Community Arts Winter Showcase! This inspiring event features a diverse collection of artwork across our community arts programs.

 

 

ImprovScape with Erin Barry-Dutro
Thursday, January 9 :: 7-9pm
@ Peabody Heights Brewery

ImprovScape brings improv to the arts communities of Baltimore! Each show, a specially designed cast of Highwire’s improvisers meet with a local artist. We interview them, see their work, and turn their art and inspirations into hilarious improv!

For this show at Peabody Heights it’s a full community experience. You’ll get to meet the artist, see some of their work, watch an improv show, and if you’d like, jump into an improv jam! Plus great food and drink at Peabody Height Brewery!

These shows have Pay What You Want pricing – enter your desired amount when reserving your ticket.

Erin Barry-Dutro (she/they) is a printmaker, installation artist, and designer living and working in Baltimore, Maryland. She received her BFA in Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University and a post baccalaureate certificate in Interactive Media and Design from Towson University, where she is now working on her MFA. She is a founding member of the activist art projection group Luminous Intervention and the owner of Shinyfresh Press. She and her partner create LED-based installations under the name Radiance. Her art centers on addressing “difficult” topics via colorful, spiritual, and comforting experiences, including issues around LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent identity, self acceptance, community, safety, and change.

Learn more at https://shinyfresh.com/ and follow Erin on Instagram: @erinbarrydutro

 

 

Indigenous Art Gallery | Opening Reception
Friday, January 10 :: 5:30-8pm
@ Baltimore Center Stage

As part of the Baltimore Center Stage’s Shared Space Initiative, Crushing Colonialism (CC) joins Native American Lifelines and the Baltimore American Indian Center as partners, making CC one of three Indigenous-led forces contributing to this collaborative effort.

The Shared Space Initiative transforms the Center’s lobby into a vibrant community hub, showcasing the rich diversity of Indigenous art, stories, and activism. Adding to the existing Indigenous Art Gallery, CC’s exhibition marks a significant moment: the one-year anniversary of The Magazine, Crushing Colonialism’s quarterly publication amplifying Indigenous voices worldwide.

The exhibition, set to launch on January 10th (from 5 pm to 8 pm, with a gallery talk at 6 pm) and remain on display indefinitely, will feature three impactful pieces:

“El Beso” – The cover image from The Magazine’s June issue, a striking piece by Laura Martínez.

“My Sisters Are Warriors” – A photo taken at a Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirits (MMIWG2) memorial and rally held in Baltimore on May 5, 2023 in honor of two Indigenous community members from Baltimore who were murdered, Tiffany Jones and Yasmine Wilson. The rally was held at the exact place that the 20-year-old Wilson lost her life. My Sisters are Warriors was the cover photo for Crushing Colonialism’s inaugural edition of The Magazine/La Revista, printed December 6, 2023.

Crushing Colonialism’s The Magazine/La Revista, March 2024 edition – Cover photo by Abubacar Fofana, February 24, 2024. An Indigenous boy pushes a rusty wheelbarrow down the beach, in Kartong, Gambia to help collect the catch of the day off of the fishing boats. Photo credit: Abubacar Fofana.

Each piece will be framed and accompanied by bilingual (English and Spanish) descriptions, offering insights into the art, reporting, and CC’s mission. Limited free copies of The Magazine, as well as stickers and postcards are available for visitors.

This exhibition is a direct response to narratives that erase Indigenous existence. By showcasing Indigenous intellect, ingenuity, creativity, and ongoing struggles, CC asserts the powerful message: We are still here and we aren’t leaving. Despite centuries of genocide and oppression, Indigenous peoples continue to thrive, create, and share their experiences with the world.

Crushing Colonialism is a 501(c3) non-profit organization in the so-called US whose mission is to uplift and tell the stories of Indigenous people through media and traditional storytelling. We produce international reporting and organizing to inform and empower marginalized community members, create professional opportunities, and advocate for the just funding and employment of Native artists, media workers and storytellers. In doing this we control our narratives in order to crush colonialism.

 

 

An Act of God
Friday, January 10 | Ongoing through January 26
presented by Iron Crow Theatre

God is coming, and he/she/they are pissed! Get ready for a night of celestial comedy as David Javerbaum’s delightfully sassy, 90-minute romp brings the Almighty — accompanied by two fabulous angels — to Baltimore for a divine intervention of epic proportions!

The Almighty is on a mission to set things straight, and you’re invited to join the cosmic party in this outrageous and fabulous theatrical experience. The New York Times raves it’s ‘deliriously funny’ and ‘comedy genius,’ making this the must-see comedy event of the year! Don’t miss your chance to experience the laughter and light of this outrageous, glittering theatrical celebration. Grab your tickets now and prepare for an unforgettable night of divine hilarity!

In our production, the power of God is truly in your hands! Each night, the audience decides, through a mysterious vote, which actor will embody the Almighty, setting off a full rotation of roles for the entire cast. This means every performance is a leap of faith and a completely unique, hilarious experience. Come back to see how each actor brings their own twist to God—no two performances will be the same!

 

 

Kelly Hall PRETTY IN PURGATORY | Opening Reception
Friday, January 10 :: 6-9pm
@ Zo Gallery

Kelly Hall (b. 2001, Miami, FL) is a mixed-media artist based in Baltimore County. She earned her BFA in Art+Design with a Concentration in Painting, Drawing and Printmaking from Towson University and has shown her work at venues in Towson, MD and Baltimore, MD. Her work features a developing visual language that engages viewers on an intensely optical, physical, and psychological level.

She explores the complex emotional and physical feelings that stem from living with eczema by utilizing a varied combination of vibrant, fluorescent, neon colors with paint, patterns, and texture. This highly visual and playful color placement, as well as slightly uneven patterning, creates a unique dichotomy in the viewing experience.

What results is a reaction that places a physical strain on the eyes when viewing the work, while still engaging the audience in a way that makes it difficult to look away. This phenomenon is similar to personal experiences in being unable to disengage both visually and physically from an eczema flare-up.

The ringing sensation from the resulting visual stimulation creates a challenging perspective that mimics the obsessive and burning sensations while battling eczema symptoms on a daily basis.

 

 

Tea with Myrtis | “The Textures of Us” featuring Devin Allen
Saturday, January 11 :: 2-4pm Rescheduled for January 18
@ Galerie Myrtis

Join us for Tea with Myrtis, an intimate conversation between Devin Allen and Dr. Myrtis Bedolla. During this special event, Allen will share the stories and inspirations behind his forthcoming book, Devin Allen: Baltimore, while providing insight into his creative process. Tea with Myrtis is an art salon series that engages artists, collectors, and arts professionals in conversations about trends in contemporary art. This is a ticketed event with limited seating.

 

 

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Powerhouse Arts Artist Subsidy Program
deadline January 8

Based on data from our demographic survey covering May to August 2024, current findings reveal that the Powerhouse Arts community, which includes clients, community members, and event attendees, identifies as: 49% Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC), 14% LGBTQIA+, 41% low to moderate income backgrounds, and 17% who report having a chronic condition. While we strive to support as many artists as possible, our fee-based fabrication services have not been readily accessible to certain artists who would highly benefit from them. This program is a direct response to that.

Through our research, we have identified that a majority of our current artist clients can afford our fees, as our research shows that only 5% of our projects are declined due to high costs. Accordingly, a key focus of this program will be outreach to artists who mostly lack funding, institutional support, knowledge of available resources, and/or gallery representation.

We define low-income based on annual low-to-moderate income (LMI) individual earnings at or below $68,386, which represents 80% or less of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) area median income for New York. We acknowledge that low income is not solely determined by earnings from labor but also by access to resources, which can be influenced by factors such as family wealth, property ownership, debt, caregiving responsibilities, and other socioeconomic factors. By requesting applicants to share with us information about their access to funds and providing space for a narrative, we can make more informed decisions on the recipients of this offering.

By actively addressing these obstacles, Powerhouse Arts aims to amplify voices that are historically silenced or under-resourced. We believe this program will break down participation barriers in the arts for those who need it most. This support will enable artists to freely create, experiment, explore, grow, and evolve their practice in meaningful ways that will positively impact their communities.

 

 

Vox Populi National Guest Artists (Residency+Exhibition) 2025
deadline January 12

Vox Populi is accepting applications for a national guest artists residency in August 2025 with an exhibition in Sept/Oct 2025.

Vox Populi is pleased to announce our annual open call offering two artists the opportunity to extend and challenge their artistic practice. This opportunity includes a four-week residency in Philadelphia and two individual 5-week exhibition slots at Vox Populi. One resident will be selected for a traditional white wall gallery slot and the other will be selected for our Black Box exhibition slot. We seek to support artists who are working in a range of media, who take on various subject matter and material, and who represent the range of diversity present and underrepresented in our communities, including on the axis of race, class, gender, and sexuality, as well as geographic points of origin (eg. rural, non-art centers, underrepresented localities).

Vox Populi is interested in exhibitions by national artists from outside the larger Philadelphia area. We are seeking artists without commercial representation, who want to find new audiences. Vox Populi is interested in work that takes place in experimental media and employs alternative methodologies, pushing boundaries in terms of form and content. We want work that takes risks, is ambitious, timely, and experimental.

About the two exhibition slots: The white wall exhibition slot is best suited for artists whose work does not require dim lighting. The artists in residence will be given full access to one gallery room. Gallery walls heights are 10’ 5.” Walls can be painted but must be returned to white during deinstall.

The Black Box exhibition slot is for artists working in new media, video, and film. Exhibitions in Black Box are intended to be primarily film/video/audio based. Any installation elements must be easily movable (for example, on wheels or generally small) within Black Box so as to allow for other usage of the space (rehearsals, performances, etc.).

Residency Information: Summer residents receive 24-hour access to a semi-private apartment in a historic home in the Germantown Neighborhood in Philadelphia. Accommodations include a private bedroom and bathroom in a shared house, complete with common spaces, and kitchen. Artists-in-residence also have access to our limited workspace and dry studio. Monthly programming includes group and one-on-one studio visits with our artists members, Executive Director, and other Philadelphia artists. Other activities include communal dinners, access to Vox Populi events and inclusion in other artistic opportunities.

Artists will have 24 hour access to the Vox Populi gallery during the duration of their stay and throughout their exhibition install period.

Review Process Artists-in-residence are selected by the Vox Populi artists members. Residents will be selected based on the quality of their work, commitment to their practice, feasibility of their exhibition proposal and ability to interact positively with the community at large.

 

 

NYLAAT Artists-in-Residence Program 2025
deadline January 15

The New York Latin American Art Triennial (NYLAAT) Artist Residency Program is process-based, with the expectation or promise of a final exhibition of the work. The program provides artists, designers and creative thinkers time, space and a supportive community in which to develop ideas and focus on their artistic direction. In addition to our time-honored studio residencies, a variety of innovative professional immersion program provide opportunities for artists to explore new areas of social and technological practice and engage critically within their field. A unique combination of creative and professional resources provides a rich environment for growth and opportunity in the current, vibrant art scene.

 

 

Baltimore Jewelry Center Residencies
deadline February 1

There’s just over a month left to apply for our 2025-2026 cycle of artist residencies!

The BJC offers a number of one-month and three-month residencies for emerging and mid-career artists from all around the world. Learn more about the application process and what our residencies entail by visiting the BJC’s residency page here. Applications are open through February 1st, 2025.

 

 

Create! Magazine Women’s Issue 2025
deadline February 1

Create! Magazine is thrilled to announce the call for entries for our 2025 Women’s Issue. This annual print and digital publication celebrates the creativity, resilience, and brilliance of women artists around the world.

We warmly welcome submissions from women-identifying and gender non-conforming artists who resonate with the theme of celebrating women in art.

This special edition is dedicated to increasing representation and visibility in the art world. Whether you’re an emerging or established artist, this is an opportunity to share your work with a global audience of curators, collectors, and art enthusiasts.

 

 

 

Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship
deadline February 1
posted by SAAM

One fellowship will be awarded annually in support of a one-month (thirty-day) residency. Residencies must take place between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026, and begin on the 1st or 15th of the month. The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellow will receive a stipend of $5,000 to support travel to and living expenses in Washington, D.C. Housing is not provided.

The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellow will be provided with a Smithsonian badge and a study carrel in SAAM’s Research and Scholars Center, located just one floor above the Archives of American Art and the American Art/Portrait Gallery Library. During their tenure, the fellow will have the chance to share their research with other SAAM fellows and attend various lunchtime seminars and professional development events. They will have access to additional, online programming during the fellowship year if they wish to participate in it.

 

 

The Other Art Fair (Brooklyn)
deadline February 2

Applications are now open for the 2025 season of The Other Art Fair. Submit your work to show at one of the fairs, expand your collector base, and join a global network.

Fair Dates: May 8-11
Venue: ZeroSpace Brooklyn

 

 

Call for Submissions, College Call
deadline February 2
posted by SE Center for Photography

College Students (of any age) attending a college or university are invited to submit up to 10 images, photography or photo based art in the SE Center College Call. The Call is open theme – all subjects, media, digital, analog, or antique processes that show your best work.

Entering Your Images:   You can enter your images online at www.SmarterEntry.com For best results, make sure your image is 1200 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side, Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Please name your files: Coll.Last Name.First Initial.Image#.jpg (Examples: Coll.Smith.J.Image1.jpg, Coll.Jones.R.Image3.jpg) If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please contact [email protected] or call (864) 214-6114‬

Eligibility: College Students attending a college or university.