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This Week:  A Media Quilt Project video installation opening reception, TINY Art Soiree at Hotel Indigo, “Obscured Legacy” film screening at MCHC, BSO at the Lewis Museum, Future Histories opening reception at the Driskell Center, Inviting Light Kick-Off at the Parkway, opening reception for Creative Alliance’s resident exhibition, TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis exhibition opens at the Lewis Museum, Art of the Collectors X opening reception at Galerie Myrtis, BJC’s Ornamenta, and Sacred Spaces opening + Black History Month celebration at BDT Museum — PLUS Asia North 2025 Call for Entry deadline and more featured opportunities!

 

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A Media Quilt Project: a collaborative video installation | Opening Reception
Tuesday, February 4 :: 5:50-8:30pm
@ 410 Lofts Gallery

Location: 410 Lofts Gallery, 410 Eutaw Street, Baltimore
Opening Exhibition: February 4, 2025, 5:50-8:30PM
Close: March 30, 2025
Street View Hours: Evenings 4:30-10PM Wed-Saturday

Lead Concept Artist: Mandy Morrison
Curator: Aleem Allison
Art Technologist: Brandon Ables

Contributing Participants:

Francis Keahna Uran
Amy Oden
Benjamin Jancewicz
Timothy Nohe
Aaron Oldenburg
HOPE McCorkle
McCoy Chance
Rodney Elliott
Cathy C. Cook
Joe Kraemer
William McKenna
Ebony Jackson
Edward Weiss
Anton Amstad
Rejjia Camphor

Video artist Mandy Morrison In collaboration with curator Aleem Allison, fostered the idea of creating a ‘patched together’ video quilt from selected videos through an “Open Call” process. The idea is to explore themes commonly portrayed in traditional quilts, such as comfort, friendship, nature, gratitude, history, inequality, and loss. These individual short images/videos are organized -through randomized algorithms in software- into a larger projected time-based media collage.

 

 

TINY Art Soiree
Wednesday, February 5 :: 6-10pm
@ Hotel Indigo

Welcome to the TINY Art Soiree!

A fresh take on the celebrated Art Soiree, the TINY editions bring bold creativity and unforgettable moments to New Spaces. Join us on February 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Hotel Indigo for an evening of art, inspiration, and connection.

In collaboration with Vino & Vibe and in celebration of Black History Month, this special event features an exhibition by Ainsley Burrows, an immersive fashion show, a live DJ, and so much more designed to ignite your senses and spark inspiration.

Hosted by Laurielle Noel and Ainsley Burrows, the Art Soiree is an exclusive gathering of artists and friends to celebrate and advance the impact of Baltimore artists locally and on the world stage. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere where artists, art enthusiasts and art-smiths come together for an unforgettable evening of fellowship and merriment.

Mingle with Baltimore’s most vibrant creatives, sip on handcrafted cocktails, and celebrate the power of art in a setting that promises to leave you inspired.

Whether you’re a lifelong art lover or simply curious, the Tiny Art Soiree offers an experience you won’t forget.

 

 

Obscured Legacy: Baltimore’s Forgotten Heroes Film Screening and Q&A
Thursday, February 6 :: 6-7:30pm
@ Maryland Center for History and Culture

In partnership with the Lillie Carroll Jackson Civil Rights Museum and the Baltimore National Heritage Area (BNHA), enjoy a screening of Obscured Legacy: Baltimore’s Forgotten Heroes, a film paying tribute to some of Baltimore’s forgotten historic icons of the civil rights movement. An open discussion with Shauntee Daniels, film producer and BNHA executive director, will follow the screening. Refreshments are provided.

February 6 is Free First Thursday! Museum admission is free all day on the first Thursday of every month, with extended visiting hours until 8pm.

 

 

Symphony In The City: Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Thursday, February 6 :: 7pm
@ The Reginald F. Lewis Museum

Join us in celebration of Black History Month with a free community performance at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, an indispensable monument to Baltimore’s rich cultural history.

 

 

Future Histories: New Acquisitions at The Driskell Center | Opening Reception
Friday, February 7 :: 5-7pm
@ David C. Driskell Center

Join us for the opening reception for Future Histories: New Acquisitions at The Driskell Center on February 7, 2025, at 5 pm.

Refreshments provided. Brief remarks at 6 pm. RSVPs are appreciated but not required.

Since its founding, The Driskell Center has expanded its holdings to become an invaluable resource for understanding African American and African diasporic art. Visitors will experience the diversity and breadth of Black art represented by The Driskell Center’s vast permanent collections and see artworks and other materials that might otherwise be in long-term storage. This exhibition highlights materials acquired between 2018 and the fall of 2024, including books, archival materials and nearly 45 artworks on display here for the first time. But the exhibition’s organizers, Assistant Director of Exhibitions & Programs Abby Eron and Director Jordana Moore Saggese, also say this exhibition is an opportunity to think about the role that collections of Black art, particularly in a public university, play in creating a cultural history that will be accessible to future generations. As described by Saggese, “‘Future Histories’ is an exploration of the past, present and future of Black art.”

As part of “Future Histories,” The Driskell Center invites the community to shape its future collection through a unique engagement initiative. Thanks to a partnership with Galerie Myrtis (Baltimore, Md.), visitors will have the opportunity to vote on the next artwork to be acquired by The Driskell Center. This democratic approach reinforces the center’s commitment to community involvement and its mission of creating a history reflective of shared values and diverse voices.

Curated by Abby Eron and Jordana Moore Saggese with design and installation by Korey Richardson and with curatorial assistance from Graduate Assistant JooHee Kim, the exhibition is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (http://msac.org), the University of Maryland’s Arts for All initiative, and Galerie Myrtis.

Also on view: “Deity of the Circle,” the project of this year’s David C. and Thelma G. Driskell Award for Creative Excellence winners.

 

 

Inviting Light Community Kick Off
Friday, February 7 :: 5:30-7:30pm
@ SNF Parkway

Mark your calendar for the evening of Friday, February 7th at the SNF Parkway Theatre to kick off Inviting Light—a year of light and creativity in Station North!

Curated by Baltimore’s own Derrick Adams and supported by a Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge grant, Inviting Light is an exciting public art project which will soon illuminate Station North with five site-specific public art installations and dynamic community events and arts programming throughout 2025.

What to Expect at Inviting Light’s Kick-Off:

  • Meet the visionary artists and preview their highly anticipated designs.
  • Hear from Mayor Scott, Derrick Adams, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and more.
  • Discover what’s ahead for the Station North Arts District in 2025.
  • Enjoy light refreshments, a cash bar, and music by Daoure Diongue.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Program begins in theatre at 6:00 p.m.

Seating is limited. RSVP to reserve your spot.

The Parkway is a wheelchair-accessible venue and ASL interpretation and open captioned video will be provided at this event.

About Inviting Light:

Baltimore City was selected as one of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Public Art Challenge winners for Inviting Light, a public art project featuring five innovative installations curated by Derrick Adams, plus a year of community events led by José Ruiz.

Informed by the Station North Public Space Plan and Signal Station North, a two-year community engagement, planning, and prototyping process that sought to understand light’s impact on the nighttime environment and our sense of comfort and place, illuminate the city’s lighting history and infrastructure, and bring transparency and access to everyday citizens, Inviting Light’s five distinct artistic light installations will promote safety and further revitalization efforts in a historically disinvested area.

Inviting Light is sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies and facilitated by Central Baltimore Partnership in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and Senior Advisor for Arts & Culture, and the Neighborhood Design Center. Read more about the award here.

#BringYourLight to Station North and be part of this exciting journey!

 

 

"Echoes of Home" | Trang Huynh

Gathered Perspectives: Resident Artist Exhibition | Opening Reception
Friday, February 7 :: 6-9pm
@ Creative Alliance

On View: JAN 31 – MAR 8, 2025
Opening Reception:
Friday, February 7, 2025, 6-9 PM

See what the resident artists have been working on over the last year in a celebration of artistic practice. The exhibition “Gathered Perspectives” is a salon-style presentation of work from Ajee Hassan, Anna Divinagracia, Bria Sterling-Wilson, Candice Tavares, kolpeace, Hope and Faith McCorkle, and Huynh Trang.

Artist Bios

Anna Divinagracia

Anna Divinagracia is lens based interdisciplinary artist, whose work is inspired by her shared experiences growing up in the Philippines and coming of age in Baltimore. Born in 1997 in Davao City, Philippines, Divinagracia’s artistic journey began at a young age when she discovered her passion for viewing and capturing the world around her through her camera. With a particular curiosity towards the intricacies and nuances of Filipino and American culture, Divinagracia uses her art to explore themes of love, destiny, home, identity, and acculturation as an immigrant.

Divinagracia holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the illustrious Morgan State University and is currently in residency at Creative Alliance, Baltimore, MD. She currently works as a Digital Marketing Coordinator at Chesapeake Arts Center. Divinagracia has been recognized by Suboart Magazine, Bmore Art, Womanly Magazine, and Subvrt Magazine. Divinagracia’s artwork has been exhibited in various galleries across Baltimore, at Towson University, and at the Umbrella Art Fair in Washington, DC.

Ajee Hassan

Ajee Hassan is a multi-hyphenate beauty artisan with a keen eye for cultivating both beauty and wellness. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, she uses hair as her medium to amplify creative expression through the transformative power of beautification, with healing at the core of her art. Ajee’s approach blends unconventional styling techniques and unique materials, creating a narrative that reflects her personal perspective while celebrating the diverse range of beauty through artistic expression.

Trang Huynh

Thương is a powerful word in Vietnamese. Thương means unconditional love, a love that exceeds one’s personal selfishness. Paradoxically, when you add the adverb “bị” in, bị thương means to be hurt. Trang’s work as an artist explores the contradictory meanings of this word, illustrating the intertwined relationship between love, pain and forgiveness, particularly through the lens of a Vietnamese Post-War generation. Drawing from historical narratives and personal experiences, where her family members found themselves on opposing sides during the war, her art offers a reflection on the inherited scars left by colonial oppression, and a desire to heal and love.

Through a combination of colorful oil painting, linoleum printing, collage, and laser-cut elements, she creates densely layered compositions that merge figurative imagery with settings drawn from memories, inviting viewers into deeply emotive and thought-provoking spaces. Trang earned her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art, where she received several awards, including the Creative Vision Award, Starr Foundation Scholarship, and Distinguished International. Her work has been featured in both solo and group exhibitions, including Artscape B24 in Baltimore, MD, and Asia in Maryland in Towson, MD.

FAITH McCorkle

FAITH McCorkle is an award-winning visionary transdisciplinary artist and cultural producer, channeling resilience and reconstruction through storytelling and collage. FAITH’s work spans papermaking, printmaking, immersive soundscapes, and curatorial projects, serving as vessels for the deep interconnectedness of divine guidance, transformative healing, and powerfull resilience. Through offerings of immersive programming, activations, and culinary experiences, FAITH also fosters Black restoration and community that guide personal and collective growth. FAITH is half of the artist collective Hope and Faith ♡, formed with twin sister HOPE. Their collective work uses collage elements and Black ritual as tools to reconstruct the Black narrative, creating stories that honor the Black mother, spirit, soul food, and childlike wonder. FAITH holds a BFA in Studio Art from New York University and has received numerous accolades, including a prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship and a 2024 Andy Warhol Foundation’s GritFund Grant, and is currently an artist-in-residence at Creative Alliance.

 HOPE McCorkle

HOPE (Tonisha Hope McCorkle) is an award-winning transdisciplinary artist, performer, and educator whose canvas is not just a surface, but a portal for healing. She creates transformative and emotionally sensual works of art through painting, collage, movement, and sculpture. Weaving together motifs of memories, mental health, and shadow work, HOPE communicates the intricacies of divine femininity through the lens of self-portraiture, sacred feminine symbolism, and the female gaze. Her creations provide a space for introspection, inviting viewers to explore the profound processes of transformation, intimacy, healing, self-discovery, and hope.

Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Prince George’s County, MD, HOPE holds a BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Psychology from New York University. HOPE has received various awards and recognitions, including MSAC Creativity Grants, a DC CAH Art Bank Grant, a 2024 Andy Warhol Foundation’s GritFund Grant, and a feature in BmoreArt Magazine. Her work has been exhibited in renowned institutions and includes permanent installations at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C., as well as a mural at the Baltimore Convention Center. HOPE makes up half of the artist collective Hope and Faith ♡, an interdisciplinary art collaborative formed with twin sibling, FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle). Their work serves as testaments to healing by example, honoring the Black mother, spirit, food, and childlike wonder in the stories told through their scrolls, films, installations, and other creations. Currently living and working in Baltimore, Maryland, HOPE serves as an Educator at the American Visionary Art Museum and as an Artist-in-Residence with Creative Alliance. Her vision extends beyond herself, embracing a higher purpose that dives deep into the soul and invites others to join her on a journey of hope, healing, and self-exploration.

kolpeace

Columbia, South Carolina artist Christopher “kolpeace” Johnson, born in ’94, passionately explores his Black Southern culture and ancestral characters through liberating portraits, rapidly creating art in both studio and performance settings, all infused with a contemporary graffiti voice. Now residing in the South, after earning his MFA, his work embodies the impactful & harsh realities he experienced growing up black in the woods of South Carolina.

Bria Sterling-Wilson

Bria Sterling-Wilson is a Baltimore-based photographer and collage artist. In 2021, she earned her B.F.A. in Photography and Digital Arts from Towson University in Towson, Maryland. Sterling-Wilson’s work utilizes found imagery, magazines, newspapers, and fabrics to create captivating scenes, portraits, and interiors that explore the Black experience.

Sterling-Wilson’s work has been exhibited internationally and across the U.S., including Sanquhar, Scotland; Brooklyn, New York; Los Angeles, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, D.C.; and Baltimore, Maryland. She has been featured in publications such as BmoreArt Magazine, Contemporary Collage Magazine, EBONY Magazine, and Black Collagists: The Book. Sterling-Wilson is currently an artist-in-residence at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore.

Candice Tavares

Candice Tavares is a self taught illustrator and wood artist born and raised just outside of Philadelphia, PA. Her art is a celebration of Black beauty, love and culture that highlights the rich history and diversity of black hair and skin complexion. She was encouraged to experiment with different mediums during Saturday morning art classes and introduced to woodworking while helping her dad build and fix furniture in his woodshop. Years later she was able to combine that knowledge and experience to develop a style of art that felt uniquely hers.

Candice was inspired to create positive, emotionally captivating images of black women, men and families as a therapeutic outlet for the emotionally charged work she does as a palliative care pharmacist. She sees her art as an opportunity to challenge the negative narratives about blackness that are so prevalent within the healthcare system and media at large. Her art is intended to remind Black people of their inherent beauty and value and remind non-black viewers of their shared humanity with black and brown people through the common bonds of love, joy and longing.

Description of Resident Artist Program
Creative Alliance’s Artist Residency Program provides a highly visible, intense, and creative environment for the production of artwork in all media. Attracting artists from around Baltimore and the nation, the program is located in The Patterson, a historic former movie theater converted into a vibrant, community-based art center.

 

 

TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis | Exhibition Opens
Saturday, February 8 | Ongoing through April 2026
@ Reginald F. Lewis Museum

TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis offers an in-depth journey into the extraordinary life and lasting legacy of Maryland native, Reginald Francis Lewis. Widely celebrated as the first African American to establish and lead a billion-dollar company, Lewis transcended the realm of business as a multifaceted figure—a devoted family man, skilled lawyer, and pioneering trailblazer. This exhibition unveils the many elements that define the remarkable life of a maverick.

TITAN unveils the lesser-known facets of Lewis’ life, chronicling his rise from a hardworking student to a global business leader whose impact extended far beyond boardrooms. Through personal artifacts, rare photographs, and intimate narratives, visitors will gain insight into the values that shaped his character, the obstacles he overcame with resilience and strategy, and the revolutionary spirit that guided his remarkable journey.

As the Reginald F. Lewis Museum commemorates its 20th anniversary of amplifying African American narratives in Maryland, TITAN stands as a powerful tribute to his enduring legacy. The museum, named in his honor, was funded by a public/private partnership between the State of Maryland, a $5 million lead gift from the Reginald F. Lewis Foundation as well as other private funding partners ensured that his mission of empowerment and opportunity continues to inspire future generations. His story remains a beacon of hope, emphasizing the importance of breaking barriers and striving for excellence.

 

 

Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988), Untitled, ca 1979, Oil based monotype on paper, 29.25 x 41" (unframed), 34.75 x 46.5" (framed) Inscribed 'Message to New Orleans' on artwork, Image courtesy the Aaro Jean Bell Collection and Galerie Myrtis

Art of the Collectors X | Opening Reception
Saturday, February 8 :: 2-6pm
@ Galerie Myrtis

Galerie Myrtis proudly presents “Art of the Collectors X,” a curated exhibition featuring exceptional works of art by a diverse array of artists, with an emphasis on African American and African Diasporic creators, spanning emerging talents to renowned masters. The exhibit includes paintings, prints, sculptures, and 3-dimensional works, all available for purchase from private collections.

A highlight of the exhibition is a selection of paintings and prints from the Helen Elaine Jackson Estate. Jackson (1946–2021), the owner of Capitol East Graphics in Washington, D.C., was a highly respected collector, curator, and trailblazer in the arts community.

“Art of the Collectors X” celebrates the cultural richness and artistic diversity embodied in a stunning array of unique works. This exclusive showcase invites art enthusiasts and collectors to explore and acquire exceptional pieces that have graced private collections for decades.

Join us for this extraordinary opportunity to celebrate the rich legacy of African American and African Diasporic art, as well as the creative contributions of artists from diverse cultural backgrounds and discover a masterpiece to acquire for your collection.

Featured artists include: Romare Bearden, Camille Billops, Iona Rozeal Brown, Jože Ciuha, Kevin Cole, Ernest Crichlow, James Denmark, David Driskell, Victor Ekpuk, Gavin Jantjes, Earl Miller, Stephen Towns, Buchi Upjohn, and more.

Programming includes an engaging panel discussion featuring esteemed collectors Eric Key, Aaro Jean Bell, and Jennifer Hardy, each of whom has dedicated their lives to collecting African American art. Moderated by Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, this conversation will delve into the personal journeys of these collectors, their inspirations, and the pivotal role art plays in shaping their lives.

This discussion will offer unique insights into the lives of these passionate collectors, explore the cultural and emotional significance of African American art, and inspire attendees to view art collecting as an act of preservation, celebration, and connection. The discussion will take place on Saturday, February 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. RSVP is required to attend (details for registration to be announced).

The exhibit runs from February 8 – March 8, 2025. Gallery hours: Tuesday – Saturday by appointment, 2:00 – 6:00 pm. Hours extended during special events. For additional information on the exhibition, please contact the gallery at (410) 235‐3711 or Ky Vassor, Assistant Director, at [email protected]. For sales inquiries, please contact our Sales Director, Noel Bedolla, at [email protected].

 

 

Ornamenta 2025
Saturday, February 8 :: 7-11pm
presented by Baltimore Jewelry Center

Join the Baltimore Jewelry Center on February 8th, 2025 for Ornamenta, our annual fundraising event. Every year, Ornamenta provides the BJC with the opportunity to raise much-needed funds while sharing our love of metalsmithing and art jewelry with the broader Baltimore and DMV communities. By attending Ornamenta, bidding in our auction, buying raffle tickets, or by contributing to our fund-a-need, you are directly supporting a range of programs including our residency, workforce development, scholarships, and kids and teens programs.

Ornamenta is a night of celebration that includes dining, dancing, a silent auction, and a raffle. This year we’re excited to continue our fundraising in person while continuing to provide engagement opportunities for the broader jewelry community. This year, we are inspired by Diamonds for our theme!

 

 

Sacred Spaces | Exhibition Opening + Black History Month Celebration
Saturday, February 8 :: 12-4pm
@ Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum

Join us for the Opening Reception of ‘Sacred Spaces,’ an art and augmented reality exhibition featuring artwork by artist Jabari Jefferson, that explores the spiritual and cultural contributions of the African American community.

This exhibition will feature never-before-seen works on canvas, striking sculptures, and a large-scale community installation created in collaboration with local Annapolis students and residents. Through his innovative approach to oil paint, mixed media, and augmented reality, Jefferson masterfully transforms salvaged materials, including textiles, books, soil, and clothing, into provocative artworks that challenge our notions of value and disposability.

In celebration of Black History Month, this program is presented by the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and will include an artist talk, exhibition tour, and more! Join us for this unique opportunity to mingle with artists, curators, and fellow art enthusiasts as we kick off this exciting exhibition.

For our young audience, this event will also feature a Youth Mindfulness Activity before the opening exhibit at 11am. Suitable for young people between the ages of 7-17 years old, this interactive session will help young minds relax and focus, setting the stage for an afternoon of art, reflection, and exploration.

For more information, visit bdtmuseum.maryland.gov.

 

 

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2025 Shenandoah National Park Artist in Residence
deadline February 5
posted by National Park Service

Shenandoah National Park’s Artist-in-Residence program offers artists an opportunity to live and work in this exceptional environment for three weeks. The works completed during the program will deepen the understanding and appreciation of Shenandoah National Park. The Park’s Artist-in-Residence program is supported by a generous donation from the Shenandoah National Park Trust.

Benefit to the Artists
This program provides the artist with uninterrupted time to pursue their own body of work and also the opportunity to engage and inspire the public through outreach. The artist has the opportunity to create works that promote an understanding of the need to preserve our national parks. Our hope is for artists to seek and share their artistic inspiration as they explore and experience Shenandoah National Park. Artists will receive a $1,200 stipend and up to $100 to purchase supplies for public programs.

Housing
The artist will be housed in furnished employee housing in the southern portion of Shenandoah National Park.

Requirements for the program
The Artists-in-Residence will be required to present at least two public programs during their residency. Participants must also donate an original piece of art to the Shenandoah National Park Trust within six months of their residency. This piece should represent the artist’s unique style and reflect their experiences during the residency.

Donated artworks may be showcased at local art galleries, visitor centers, and community outreach organizations, helping to promote awareness of Shenandoah National Park and the Artist-in-Residence program.

Artists are responsible for providing their own art supplies and must have access to a personal vehicle during their residency.

 

 

Through Our Eyes: Teen Photographers
* deadline extended * February 7

Are you a teenager looking to develop your photography skills? Look no further than the Walters Art Museum’s ten-week teen photography course, Through Our Eyes, running March through May 2025 and culminating in a month-long group exhibition and opening reception on May 29, 2025.

Dates of Program

Every Thursday, March 6–May 15, 4–6 p.m. except Thursday, April 17 for BCPS Spring Break Exhibition Reception on Thursday, May 29, 6–8 p.m.

Program Overview

Through Our Eyes is a teen photography program with a small cohort of teens who will use photography as a vehicle for telling stories that matter to them and their communities. They will learn the fundamentals of camera operation using a DSLR, further their portfolio development, and gain photography skills with guidance, mentorship, and inspiration from Walters Art Museum staff and esteemed Baltimore-based photographer Schaun Champion!

Schaun Champion is an artist-photographer, director of photography and instructor specializing in natural light, portraiture, fine art and cultural documentary/archival work. Her work has been featured internationally through Adobe and publications/networks such as Cultured Magazine, NBC, People Magazine, The New York Times, HBO, NPR, Allure Magazine, Essence Magazine, American Cinematographer Magazine, Rouleur Magazine, Baltimore Magazine, Bloomberg Markets, The Washington Post, BmoreArt, Kinfolk, The Afro, BUST Magazine, Roc Nation, i-D Magazine and more.

Applications must include a parent/guardian signature and be delivered in person to the museum front desk or emailed to [email protected]. Must be ages 13-18 to apply.

 

 

The Art of Impact: Celebrating 20 Years of Community Connections COE
deadline February 7
posted by Maryland Art Place + Art Connection in the Capital Region

Maryland Art Place is excited to present; The Art of Impact: Celebrating 20 Years of Community Connections; an exhibition and art placement event organized by the Art Connection in the Capital Region (ACCR). For over a decade, MAP has collaborated with ACCR to enrich underserved communities through initiatives like Out of Order and by hosting signature exhibitions. Together, we aim to recognize the many talented artists in our community while supporting the important work of local nonprofits. We invite you to participate in this exhibition and join us in celebrating ACCR’s significant impact over the past 20 years.

ACCR is seeking original artwork that will inspire, beautify, and transform the public spaces of community nonprofits in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. We invite you to support ACCR’s mission to enrich underserved communities by contributing artwork to area nonprofits that provide vital services to our most vulnerable members. By working together, we can create nurturing and supportive environments that promote dialogue, build a sense of community, and improve overall well-being for the individuals, children and families receiving services from our nonprofit partners. Selected artwork will be exhibited at MAP during the exhibition dates. Following the exhibition’s conclusion, the artwork will be permanently gifted to vetted nonprofits and will become a part of their public collections.

We believe that visual art plays a crucial role in our capacity to heal and thrive. We hope you do too and encourage you to apply.

 

 

MacDowell Fellowship
deadline February 10

About 300 artists in seven disciplines are awarded Fellowships each year and the sole criterion for acceptance is artistic excellence. There are no residency fees, and need-based stipends and travel reimbursement grants are available to open the residency to the broadest possible community of artists.

MacDowell encourages applications from artists of all backgrounds and all countries in the following disciplines: architecture, film/video arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, and visual arts. Any applicant whose proposed project does not fall clearly within one of these artistic disciplines should contact the admissions department for guidance. We aim to be inclusive, not exclusive in our admissions process.

For questions, please contact [email protected].

 

 

2025 Spring Open Call International Residency – US Based
deadline February 10

The current open call accepts applications for Season III 2025 (July – September), Season IV 2025 (October -December) or alternatively both Season III and IV 2025 (July – December)

All applications must be completed and submitted by Monday, February 10, 2025 at 11:59pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. Open but incomplete application forms and forms not accompanied by an application fee will not be processed. *If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected], or call NARS (718-768-2765) from Monday to Friday, between 11 am and 5 pm.

FELLOWSHIP FOR US Based APPLICANTS: NARS subsidizes the cost of the three-month and six-month residency for all US-based applicants through Partial Fellowships. Partial Fellowship recipients will be responsible for a program fee of $2,792 for a three-month residency or $5,584 for a six-month residency in 2025, which can be paid in full or in monthly installments.  One US based artist per season of the International Residency program will be awarded a Full Fellowship. The International Residency Full Fellowship will completely cover all program fees for the residency program and all the criteria for the Full Fellowship is listed in the application form. Artists must fill out the relevant section on their application form to be considered for the Full Fellowship. Full Fellowships will not be awarded retroactively for previous seasons. Once an artist has been selected for the Full Fellowship and confirmed their residency season, they will not be able to defer to a later season. The artist is strictly, not allowed to attend another residency programs at the same period of time. The studio is a work-space only. Artists who need additional funding and support for partial fellowships, travel, materials, and accommodations should apply to other sources.

 

 

2025 Mother’s Milk Art Residency
deadline February 10

Mother’s Milk is an interdisciplinary residency (2, 4, 6 weeks) designed to support visual artists, sound artists/composers, dancer/choreographers, writers or other creatives who are pursuing innovative work in their field. The goal of this program is to provide individuals or collaborative teams with the time and space to pursue their creative projects alongside other residents whose different perspectives, backgrounds and interests offer inspiration and interaction. Work that is more experimental in nature without regard to commercial viability is of special interest, a focus on process over product. Residents have studios in a 1,500 sq. ft. hay barn studio and share housing in a fully renovated 1898 farmhouse.

Location
Mother’s Milk Residency is located in a restored former dairy farm at the edge of Newton, Kansas, tucked between farm fields, a light industrial park, and a travel hub. Our 15 acres are heavily wooded in most areas with some historic farm machinery left in place, where it has found a symbiosis with nature. The grounds offer opportunities for performances, installations (with prior approval), a source of rusty and natural materials, or a quiet place for reflection. Newton is a charming town of antique stores, bakeries, and trains – a half-hour drive to the city of Wichita.

 

 

Asia North 2025 CALL FOR ART
deadline February 14

The Asia North 2025 exhibition seeks artworks with themes that have a sardonically reactive spirit that usurps familial and societal pressures and expectations of identity politics, political realities, the orientalist gaze, and/or all the “business as usual” rides that we experience as an APIMEDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and Desi American) within the Greater Baltimore and DMV diaspora. Rather than a prescriptive education into one’s personal cultural identity, experiences, or journeys, submitted work should present anecdotes, tongue-in-cheek critiques, or subversive/rebellious reactions against these forces at large. Work created in the same spirit as DADA, abstraction, satire, escapism, romanticism, playing, and/or the love of the physical act of art making itself is especially welcome.

 

 

Bosch Parade 2026 Call for Submissions
deadline February 19

Nothing and nobody’s perfect. Defects are everywhere, both large and small. Depressing poverty and unrisen cakes. Falsely sung notes and prolonged illness. Low-flying jets and dubious legal loopholes. Plagiarising academics and appallingly dressed carnival revellers.

Bosch Parade 2026 pays tribute to all these defects and imperfections, sailing under the title Powered by defect from 18 to 21 June 2026 and calling on artists of all disciplines as well as collectives, clubs, gangs and meetings to submit their ideas.

“Community meets Artist meets Defect” is the credo. And so we would like to see, hear and read about which defects and which community you would like to depict for Bosch Parade 2026.

Once again, we are looking for artistic works that make surprising connections between the work of Hieronymus Bosch and the present day. It is best to keep your proposal rough around the edges so that it can evolve during and throughout the process.

Inspired? Curious? Enthusiastic?

 

 

Folklife Apprenticeship
deadline February 21
posted by Maryland State Arts Council

Folklife Apprenticeships support traditional arts education by funding a mentor artist and apprentice artist to work together for one year.

During the grant period, the mentor artist passes down their knowledge to the apprentice artist.

Folklife Apprenticeships support living cultural traditions and are distinct from registered apprenticeships offered through the Maryland Apprenticeship Training Program (MATP), which supports workforce development. Click here for more information on MATP.

 

 

Held Together: Fragility & Endurance in Art, Virtual Exhibition & Print Catalog
deadline February 22
posted by Visionary Art Collective

Held Together delves into the intricate interplay between fragility and endurance, exploring how moments of vulnerability can coexist with remarkable strength. It invites viewers to reflect on fragility in its many forms—personal, societal, and environmental—and consider how instability, loss, and uncertainty shape the human experience.

For this exhibition, we’re seeking work that examines how artists navigate the delicate tensions in their lives and the world around them, confronting themes of impermanence, resilience, and repair. We welcome both literal and abstract interpretations of fragility and endurance.

By examining the spaces where things come undone and are rebuilt, Held Together is a testament to the beauty and complexity of resilience in a world that is both precarious and full of possibility.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.visionaryartcollective.com/held-together-fragility-endurance-in-art

 

 

ON::View Artist Residency Program
deadline February 23

Located in the heart of Savannah’s Starland District at ARTS Southeast’s flagship project, Sulfur Studios, the ON::VIEW Artist Residency provides a free, high visibility studio space for an artist to complete a focused project, to continue an in-progress endeavor, or to conduct research exploring conceptual, material, performative, and social practices. The studio’s large windows look out onto Bull Street, the district’s main thoroughfare, allowing the artists’ work to be on view to the community at all times. Sulfur Studios’ visitors and passersby on the sidewalk witness the artists’ process as it unfolds in real time, seeing all the steps involved from concept to final execution. Community events like workshops, performances, public art projects and artist talks offer creative ways to interact with the public. The ON::View Residency supports artists working in all media and from across the globe.

Just blocks east of the Residency Studio, the 5th Dimension Apartment features a full kitchen, bath and main room to comfortably house the Artist (+1 guest if requested) for the duration of their stay. The 5th Dimension Apartment has a private gated entrance with plenty of space to create, lounge and entertain. It is our hope that by providing lodging for ON::View Artists that we will accommodate a diverse range of creatives from far and wide, as we continue to fulfill our mission to make Savannah a destination for the arts.

 

 

Extreme Heat Fellowship
deadline February 24
posted by The Crow’s Nest + JHU

The Crow’s Nest, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University (JHU), will be providing up to three fully subsidized studio residencies from March-October 2024. The selected cohort of artists will work towards a group show themed around the public health and ecological challenge of extreme heat, particularly as it relates to urban heat and its impact on Baltimore communities.

The final artworks should engage the challenge of extreme heat, for example

The impact of extreme heat on Baltimore communities, people, and ecosystems

Its underlying causes, and potential measures to address the causes

Solutions to mitigate the risks and protect people, plants, and animals

Any artistic medium able to safely be conducted at our studio is of interest to us (please see below for further information). The group show will be installed in September 2025. Artists should also be prepared to translate their studio work into a didactic, political, and/or educational broadsheet on the topic of extreme heat that will be distributed alongside the exhibition.

Each artist will receive $3,300 in honoraria to complete the work and dedicated studio space at the Crow’s Nest art incubator in downtown Baltimore. Artists will also benefit from the opportunity to interact with JHU researchers, sit in on relevant lectures, meet public health professionals, and will have the opportunity to propose additional programming.

 

header image: Earl Miller, Manhattan Savoy (1975) from Art of the Collectors X at Galerie Myrtis

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