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This Week: MICA MFA Grad Film Showcase at SNF Parkway, Inviting Light panel discussion at MICA’s Lazarus Center, the Banneker Douglass Tubman Museum celebrates International Jazz Day, Micah E. Wood and Christopher Chester at Enoch Pratt Central Branch, Ghost Rivers walking tour with Bruce Willen at the BMA, Baltimore Story Fest at the Theatre Project, Maryland Film Fest Day at the Parkway, Asia North 2025 kick off celebration and Exceeds Expectations exhibition, the Kinetic Sculpture Race at AVAM, Archive 192 exhibition tour and artist conversation at UMBC, and Jerrell Gibbs and Sharayna Christmas in coversation with Myrtis Bedolla at Galerie Myrtis — PLUS apply for the ACC’s American Craft Made Market and more featured opportunities!

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MICA Grad Show – MFA Filmmaking Showcase
Tuesday, April 29 :: 5-10pm
@ SNF Parkway Theatre

MICA Grad Show 2025 features the work of the College’s MFA and MA students across 14 internationally renowned graduate programs. From February through May, four distinct shows will highlight the students’ bold explorations of political unrest, social injustice, and community polarization. In collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies, the programs will host exhibition receptions and key events celebrating the ability of these artists, designers, filmmakers, educators, and curators to harness art’s power to disrupt, awaken, and inspire for a more just and connected future. MICA’s MFA Filmmaking showcase will show off the thesis films of graduates from our Filmmaking, MFA program. Screenings are to begin at 7pm and run until 10pm there will be a red carpet event beginning at 5:30 pm. More info at MICA.edu/gradshow

 

 

Inviting Conversation: Light’s role in surveillance, safety, & celebration
Tuesday, April 29 :: 6:30-8pm
@ MICA Lazarus Center

Panelists:

  • Morris Speller, Lecturer in the Johns Hopkins University Writing program, urban historian focusing on race and racism in urban planning and the built environment
  • Merrell Hambleton, Director of Public Engagement for the BMA, previous community engagement lead for Inviting Light and Signal Station North
  • Glenn Shrum, Founding Principal of Flux Studio and Associate Professor of Lighting Design and Interdisciplinary Practice at Parsons School of Design (@flux_studio_ltd)
  • Marie Anderon, Baltimore City Planner for the Northern District
  • Moderator: Maura Dwyer, Community Design Works Project Coordinator at the Neighborhood Design Center

Description of Panel:

Light has always played a pivotal role in shaping public safety and nighttime activity. In fact, the first public light infrastructure wasn’t a physical object but people—a foot patrol carrying lanterns that became the first form of institutionalized police in Baltimore called the “night watchmen.”

Over time, the notion of “more light” equaling “more safety” and “less crime” became deeply ingrained, but Baltimore’s lighting infrastructure tells a more complicated story—one where the presence and type of light across different communities reflect structural inequities found in other forms of public infrastructure like green spaces, sidewalks, and streets. Just as light can welcome us in, it can also keep us out—making us feel uninvited or unwelcome in spaces that are deemed unsafe or off-limits.

This conversation brings together a local city planner, urban historian, public art and engagement specialist, and lighting designer to explore the nuanced legacy of urban lighting. They will delve into its dual role as a marker of progress and a mechanism of control, drawing insights from Baltimore’s history as the first U.S. city to install gas streetlights.

Panelists will examine projects like Signal Station North and Inviting Light to envision a future where light is reclaimed as a tool for community-defined safety, joy, access, culture, and belonging. Together, they’ll explore how equitable investment in thoughtful, creative public lighting can transform perceptions of unsafe spaces and revive vacant corridors—not through a one-size-fits-all approach, but by designing light to resonate with the unique nighttime environment, identities, and aspirations of each community.

From visibility, spectacle, and spiritual awakening to mood, memory, and resistance, this discussion invites us to reconsider the meaning of “lighting” a street—and asks, who gets to invite the light in?

**This is a FREE event open to the public. Reserve your spot!
Accessibility: The MICA Fred Lazarus IV Center is wheelchair-accessible. Thank you to the MICA Fred Lazarus IV Center for their support in providing space for this event.

 

 

Night of Sacred Sounds: An Evening of Jazz + The Spoken Word
Wednesday, April 30 :: 6-8pm
@ Banneker Douglass Tubman Museum

In celebration of UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum invites you to Night of Sacred Sounds: An Evening of Jazz + The Spoken Word—a soulful celebration of rhythm, inspiration, and cultural heritage. Featuring electrifying performances by The Kweku Sumbry Quartet and Wesley “Panama” Watkins, Jr. and the Count the Cost Band, this special fundraiser supports the museum’s upcoming programming while honoring the enduring legacy of jazz and poetry, two art forms deeply rooted in the African Diaspora.

Set against the backdrop of the museum’s Sacred Spaces exhibition, this event will delve into the profound connections between spirituality, artistry, and the African diasporic experience, offering an evening of reflection, joy, and community connection.

Bonus: Between performances, join us for a community-led poetry jam session! Are you a poet or spoken word artist eager to share your talent with the BDTM community? Sign up now to participate—space is limited. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music, poetry, and cultural celebration. See you at the museum!

 

 

Christopher Chester and Micah E. Wood on Photography, Graphic Design and Collaboration
Thursday, May 1 :: 6-7:30pm
@ Enoch Pratt FREE Library, Central Branch

The Pratt Library is pleased to host Baltimore based artists Christopher Chester and Micah E. Wood. This talk will include a broad range of topics including photography, graphic design, book making and music. The talk will highlight their individual careers and what it means to be a working artist; balancing life, work and creative interests. Their collaboration on the book Scene Seen: Baltimore Band Portraits 2016–2024⁠ will receive special focus. Please join us for an engaging evening of conversation with two of Baltimore’s most respected artists.

Micah E. Wood:

Micah E. Wood is a Baltimore-based photographer and musician originally from Newport News, Virginia. He moved to Baltimore in 2009 to attend the Maryland Institute College of Art, where he quickly fell in love with the city’s vibrant art scene and discovered his passion for portrait photography.

Since the release of his first photo book, Features (2016), Micah has continued to document individuals of the microcosmic Baltimore music scene in a way that showcases the artist’s personality and spirit. He has expanded his storytelling through editorial photography and has been featured in The Washington Post, Inc. Magazine, Pitchfork, Baltimore Magazine, Urban Outfitters, and more. Micah has also displayed his portraiture in galleries such as Creative Alliance, Maryland Art Place, and Metro Gallery.

Christopher Chester:

Christopher Chester, a graphic designer born and raised in Baltimore, studied graphic design at the Maryland Institute College of Art. His design career spans experience design, digital journalism, and publication design. Deeply inspired by music, particularly Baltimore’s vibrant music scene, he uses local show flyers and posters as a canvas for experimenting with new techniques. Influenced by traditional printmaking and poster design, Christopher incorporates texture, collage, and image manipulation in his work, often using halftone silkscreen to add depth and value. Recently, he has embraced teaching design at his alma mater. His design work is featured in The Atlantic, BmoreArt, Baltimore Beat, Creative Alliance, Pitchfork, and on posters, flyers, and album covers for Baltimore musicians.

 

 

Ghost Rivers Walking Tour: BMA Edition
Thursday, May 1 :: 6-7:30pm
@ The Baltimore Museum of Art

Join artist Bruce Willen for a guided walking tour of the Ghost Rivers public art project and Baltimore’s lost waterways. The walk will follow the lost path of the buried creek Sumwalt Run, which now flows through underground culverts hidden beneath our feet—including under parts of the BMA’s campus. The tour will start in the BMA Sculpture Garden and cross through nine Ghost Rivers installations and hundreds of years of Baltimore history. Along the way, the artist will tell the story of Sumwalt Run and discuss the past, present, and future of our buried waterways.

 

 

Baltimore Story Fest
Thursday, May 1 | Ongoing through May 3
@ Baltimore Theatre Project

A mic, spotlight and a good story is all you need to take a room full of people on a journey. Baltimore Story Fest highlights the best and brightest storytellers in the region. Storytellers create a tapestry with their words that bring audiences into their worlds.

EACH DAY OF THE FEST IS ALL NEW! 

Curated by different storytelling producers, every show will be unique. See all four shows and immerse yourself in the art of storytelling!

 

 

Maryland Film Festival Day
Friday, May 2 – Saturday, May 3
@ SNF Parkway

Maryland Film Festival returns for its inaugural MdFF Day celebration at the SNF Parkway Theatre with an exciting two-day lineup of screenings, community events, and filmmaker-focused programming on May 2–3, 2025.

Declared an official day by Governor Wes Moore in 2024, Maryland Film Festival Day highlights the state’s vibrant film community and the Parkway’s commitment to bold, independent storytelling. This first ever celebration features theatrical debuts from local filmmakers, a student showcase, a free screening for families, an industry mixer, screenwriters panel, and a House party—all under one roof.

 

 

Asia North 2025 | Opening Event + Exceeds Expectations Exhibition
Friday, May 2 :: Opening Event 5-9pm
@ Multiple Locations

Opening Event
16 W. North Avenue, Motor House and The Club Car

Celebrate the kick-off of Asia North 2025. Meet guest curator Phaan Howng and the artists featured in Exceeds Expectations. Spend the evening learning Bollywood moves, take in the guzheng (Chinese zither) with a Baltimore twist, parade with dragon dancers, and dance to conscious hip hop, drum lines, drag queens, and more! Featuring performances from Qi Yu, Stepping Stones, Utpalasia, Mr Mrs Boots, Spike Yee & Proper, and the Baltimore Chinese School Dragon Dancers. Savor dishes provided by the Baltimore Xiamen Sister City Committee. Hosted by Eva Barrie, Asia North 2025 performance curator.

Schedule

5 p.m. Exhibit opens at the Motor House and 16 W. North Avenue
5:45 p.m. Start enjoying food provided by the Baltimore Xiamen Sister City Committee at 16 W. North Avenue
6:00 p.m. Welcoming remarks at 16 W. North Avenue
6:15 p.m. Performance by Qi Yu at 16 W. North Avenue
6:30 p.m. Baltimore Chinese Dragon Dance procession from 16 W. North Avenue to the Motor House
7:15 p.m. Performance by Stepping Stones from KCAMD at the Motor House
7:35 p.m. Utpalasia Performance & Bollywood Workshop at the Motor House
8:00 p.m.Baltimore Chinese Dragon Dance procession from the Motor House to The Club Car
8:30 p.m. Performance by Mr. Mrs. Boots at The Club Car
8:45 p.m. Performance by Spike Yee & Proper at The Club Car

Exceeds Expectations Exhibition
Friday, May 2-Saturday, May 31
16 W. North Ave., Currency Studio, Club Car, Motor House, Mobtown Ballroom & Café
Gallery Hours:

16 W. North Ave: Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 12-3pm
Currency Studio: Thursday – Friday 1-5pm; Saturday 12-3pm
Motor House: Thursday – Saturday 6-10pm; Monday & Wednesday 6pm-12am
Club Car: Friday -Saturday 6pm-1am; Sunday 5-10pm
Mobtown Ballroom & Café: Monday – Friday 8am-3pm, plus Monday 7-11pm and Friday 7-11:30pm

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS features the work of 25 artists of the APIMEDA diaspora who live and create in the Baltimore and the DMV area. The exhibition title is a sardonic nod to what the phrase “exceeds expectations” triggers across the APIMEDA community while also showcasing works that transgress inherent preconceptions of artworks expected to be seen at an AAPI exhibition during AAPI heritage month.
The artists selected for this exhibition create spectacularly audacious artworks using their chosen medium and independent visual languages. Through their stylistic choices, humor, subject matter, and more, their artworks visually deviate from all stereotyped cliches within traditional cultural art settings. In addition, this year’s Asia North exhibition exceeds the scope of our previous Asia North exhibitions by taking place in more locations in unexpected ways from Motor House to spaces throughout North Avenue Market.

To honor the Charles North neighborhood’s ongoing transformation from a historic Koreatown to a diverse arts district, the exhibit also includes research from AA&CC’s Greater Baltimore Asian Community History Project.

Guest curated by Phaan Howng with Nerissa Paglinauan.

Featured Artists:
Reed Bmore, Thea Canlas, Neil Chatterjee, Cindy Cheng, Sejong Cho, YunKyoung Cho, Sutton Demlong, Ameena Fareeda, Taha Heydari, Tae Hwang, Kei Ito, Zara Kahan, Gaeun Kim, Wednesday Kim, Andrew Liang, Yefu Liu, Katherine Mann, Audrey Naiva, Nova Pan, Sookkyung Park, Emon Sirakitkoson, Clipber Tran, Thiang Uk, Stephanie J. Williams, and Lite Zhang.

 

 

25th Annual Kinetic Sculpture Race
Saturday, May 3
@ The American Visionary Art Museum

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the American Visionary Art Museum’s fun and frenzied Kinetic Sculpture Race, Powered by PNC, celebrates its 25th year in Baltimore. The festivities will commence, rain or shine!

As of this date, there are a staggering 29 registered teams, with participants ranging from teenagers to octogenarians, echoing the race theme of “Play!” in their design and theme songs as they prepare to travel through 15 miles of downtown Baltimore streets, mud and sand pits at Patterson Park, and the Inner Harbor, vying for honors such as ACE, Best Pit Crew, People’s Choice, Sock Creature of the Universe, and Spirit of the Glorious Founder. The highest honor in the Kinetic Sculpture Race is the Grand Mediocre Champion, awarded to the team that finishes exactly in the middle of the pack.

Sculptor David Hess has entered his vehicle, PLATYPUS (Personal Long-range All-Terrain Yacht Proven UnSafe), in every one of the 25 years of the race. PLATYPUS is a 9-person, 26-foot long, 4000-lb amphibious sculpture constructed from truck, bike, and pontoon boat parts. For Hess the race has become an annual family rite of passage, as both his son Eli, who started at age 4 and is now 30, and his 88-year-old father George have been part of the team in most years. In a recent interview with Simone Ellin of JMore Living, Hess reflects, “It’s kind of a strange realization how long I’ve been doing it, and how my family has gotten involved and stayed involved. Twenty-five years is such a long time, but it’s gone by so quickly. It’s such a huge part of so many people’s lives. We jokingly say it’s the best day of the year.” Read the full interview here.

Four of the 8 Baltimore-area school teams confirmed for this year’s race hail from Jemicy School, which offers its students an official course designed to prepare them for the annual race, led by instructor August DiMucci. The program, called Kinetic Sculpture Race Industrial Design, focuses on developing universally applicable skills through the lens of this unique tradition. Jemicy’s vehicle “Street” and its lone pilot earned 2024’s Golden Flipper Award—usually reserved for “dramatic failure” upon water entry, but was adapted to acknowledge this pilot’s perseverance and maintaining the vehicle’s ACE status despite technical difficulties, according to the Baltimore Kinetic website. The other participating Baltimore-area schools are St. Paul’s School for Boys, The Park School, Friends School of Baltimore and Mount Saint Joseph High School. Back for another year, Duke University will be participating in the race, represented by students from its mechanical engineering department in a vehicle named “Rainbow Road Rage.”

 

 

Image: ©Jennifer Garza Cuen (American, b. 1972) Nicole A. Scarborough 90-3888, from Criminal Abstraction series. 2016 Inkjet print 11 x 17 inches. Reproduction and use is restricted to media coverage or promotion of the Archive 192 exhibition at UMBC in 2025.

Archive 192: Abstract Photographs by Women | Exhibition Tour and Artist Conversation
Saturday, May 3 :: 2-4pm
@ UMBC Albin O. Kuhn Library

In conjunction with the exhibition Archive 192: Abstract Photographs by Women, on display at the Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery through May 31, the Library Gallery presents an Exhibition Tour and Artist Conversation:

2:00 p.m. — Exhibition tour with Louie Palu
2:30 p.m. — Artists Juliana Foster and Claire Warden in conversation, moderated by Chloe Coleman
3:30 p.m. — Reception

Admission is free.

 

 

Jerrell Gibbs, Repetition, 2025, Oil on canvas, 40 x 22", Image courtesy of the artist and Galerie Myrtis

Breaking Barriers: Ballet, Representation, and the Future of Black Youth in the Arts
Saturday, May 3 :: 2-6pm
@ Galerie Myrtis

Galerie Myrtis invites you to an inspiring conversation with artist Jerrell Gibbs, choreographer Sharayna Christmas, and curator Dr. Myrtis Bedolla as they explore the intersections of ballet, art, and Black representation. This discussion, held in conjunction with Gibbs’ exhibition Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, will examine the historical barriers within the world of ballet and the urgent need to create space for Black dancers and artists.

Gibbs will share insights into his latest body of work, which challenges the exclusionary ideals of ballet by celebrating Black dancers through his paintings. Christmas—an activist, multi-disciplinary dancer, filmmaker, and educator—will draw from her 25-year career in dance, including her early training at the Dance Theatre of Harlem and performances at the 1996 Olympic Games, to discuss the legacy of ballet’s racial and physical biases. As a cultural worker and founder of Muse 360, an intergenerational nonprofit that engages in the development of the next iterations of creativity through civic engagement, allied artistic training and black diasporic study abroad exchanges.

Moderated by Dr. Bedolla, the discussion will address how ballet—and the arts as a whole—can move toward greater inclusivity and equity. Together, Gibbs and Christmas will examine the power of visual art and dance to challenge systemic prejudices, reclaim narratives, and inspire change.

This engaging conversation will conclude with an audience Q&A, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the panelists about the past, present, and future of Black excellence in the arts.

The panel will take place on Saturday, May 3rd at Galerie Myrtis, 2224 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218. Seating is limited for this free program. Registration required to attend.

 

 

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Summer 2025 Residency + Solo Exhibition
deadline April 30
posted by Blah Blah Gallery

Blah Blah Gallery is accepting applications for our Summer 2025 Residency + Solo Exhibition. This opportunity is open to emerging and mid-career women and non-binary artists working in any medium. Artists will be provided a dedicated studio space for the month of July and present a solo exhibition in August 2025 at Blah Blah Gallery.

During the residency period the selected artist will meet with guest artists and curators from Philadelphia for studio visits and receive feedback on their work. Artists are invited to create a new body of work or continue an existing body of work that they would like to present in a solo exhibition at the conclusion of the residency. This opportunity will provide an artist with the time and space to make work and connect with the Philadelphia arts community, and conclude with a solo show at Philadelphia’s only commercial gallery dedicated to women and non-binary artists.

If you have further questions please email [email protected]

 

 

Call for Submissions: Portraits of the Most Known
deadline May 18
posted by Stamp Gallery UMD

Portraits of the Most Known is an interrogation of the human experience and an exercise in visual literacy. “Portraits of the unknown” have been an artistic phenomenon for centuries and have long been defined as works of art that appear to depict specific people, but in which the subject has no confirmed identity. This exhibition seeks to present interpretations of “portraits of the unknown” for the purpose of fostering a discussion of what it means to identify and, more importantly, understand a subject. Selected works will be displayed alongside archival materials depicting unknown subjects of the past, which will present ideas of close looking and critical analysis and encourage application of these ideas to the other pieces throughout the gallery. The Stamp Gallery seeks contemporary artwork which offers a perspective on “portraits of the unknown” that will prompt conversation around identification and connection within the human experience, and invite explorations of intimate understandings of the unidentified. All media will be considered for this exhibition. Portraits of the Most Known is a student-curated exhibition. Previous student-curated exhibitions can be seen at stamp.umd.edu/gallery

Artists may submit multiple artworks. Please submit one form per artwork here by May 18, 2025.

Accepted artists will be responsible for delivering their artwork to the Stamp Gallery (Adele H. Stamp Student Union, 3972 Campus Drive College Park, MD 20742) between May 27 and May 31, and for retrieving their artwork after the exhibition closes. The exhibition will be open from June 16 to August 15 2025, and the opening reception will take place on June 16th, 2025, from 6-8pm.

Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Notification for Acceptances: Friday, May 22, 2025
Exhibition Dates: June 16 – August 15, 2025
Exhibition Opening Reception: June 16
Artwork Drop off: May 27 – May 31, 2025

 

 

Graduate Exhibition 2025 Open Call
deadline May 25
posted by Baltimore Jewelry Center

This exhibition will feature the work of emerging jewelers and metalsmiths as they complete their formal education while also acting as an archive and spotlight for the work being created by recent graduates. The goal of this annual exhibition is to highlight the work that is being produced by graduating jewelers and metalsmiths using an open and inclusive framework, with the desire to capture the depth and breadth of what is currently being created in the field.

Participants may submit their completed works via this application to be considered for an exhibition that will be hosted by the Baltimore Jewelry Center from August 15 – September 26, 2025. The deadline for the exhibition application is 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 26th 2025. The application has a fee of $25.

Qualifications for Application:
Applicants must have graduated during the academic year Fall 2024/Spring 2025 with a BFA, MFA, or Certificate.

Artists must submit work made between 2023 and 2025 that can exist on the body or that is small sculpture (no larger than 12” in any dimension)

 

 

American Craft Made Baltimore Application
deadline May 30
posted by American Craft Council

American Craft Made Baltimore is the largest juried craft show on the East Coast of the United States, with more than 380 artists presenting their work alongside activities, demonstrations, talks, and hands-on experiences. Now in its 49th year, this immersive and interactive annual event held in the Baltimore Convention Center attracts an audience of more than 10,000 craft enthusiasts.

Participation is open to artists and makers from across the country who create work that reflects the diversity of contemporary craft. Apply now to participate in this opportunity to share your story and sell your work to ACC’s audience of craft enthusiasts and supporters.

American Craft Made is produced by the American Craft Council, one of the country’s leading non-profit organizations committed to supporting craft and its makers. ACC is a member-based nonprofit located in Minneapolis, MN. In addition to hosting large-scale craft events like Baltimore Craft Made, and offering ongoing educational programs and events for artists and makers, ACC publishes American Craft, one of the country’s leading magazines on the handcrafted.

 

 

The Maryland Film Fest | Call for Submissions
deadline May 31

The Maryland Film Fest is now accepting submissions for our 26th Annual Festival Celebration, November 5-9, 2025. We are seeking excellent moving image work from Baltimore, from Maryland, and from all over the world, in short, feature-length, and interactive formats.

Repeatedly named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals In the World” by MovieMaker Magazine, we’re thrilled to be back in 2025! Get ready to screen your film live at the historic Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway Theatre and other select locations in Baltimore, Maryland.

Join hundreds of fellow filmmakers – including alums like Barry Jenkins, Greta Gerwig, Kathryn Bigelow, Stanley Nelson, Josephine Decker, Terence Nance and more – in a unique, accessible, competition-free atmosphere created solely for the love and enjoyment of film.

 

 

Vendor applications are open
deadline May 31
posted by AFRAM Festival

Applications are open for food and merchandising vendors for the 2025 AFRAM festival. This celebration of African American life, music, and culture is on June 21 and 22, 2025, at Druid Hill Park. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2025.

 

 

Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence
deadline May 31
posted by Oak Spring Garden Foundation

The Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence is awarded annually to one outstanding, early-career artist who is developing new works that address plants, gardens, or landscapes in the broad sense. This award is open to visual artists, literary artists, dancers, and musicians. The award includes a $10,000 individual grant and requires a 2 – 5 week stay at Oak Spring. While at OSGF, the Fellow will be able to meet with staff, explore our 700-acre landscape and our efforts in sustainable land management, and visit our rare book library that holds over 19,000 objects, including many examples of botanical art.

OSGF intends to award the Fellowship to an exceptional artist whose works show remarkable promise to contribute to a deeper understanding of the natural world, and humankind’s place in it. The Fellow will be scheduled to visit when there are other Interdisciplinary Residents or Fellows on-site. This scheduling will allow the Fellow to join in communal meals, and optional activities and field trips with other artists, ecologists, researchers, or scholars working on projects related to OSGF’s mission. Beyond time devoted to their projects, a Fellow’s typical day at Oak Spring might include a walk to enjoy the landscape or birds; an appointment to visit the Oak Spring Library; and/or a morning spent volunteering at the BCCF or in the formal garden. These optional activities provide Fellows time to learn from, and interact with our staff. None of these activities are required, and we understand that some Fellows might want to spend most of their time in their writing or working independently. We support and enable Fellows to use their time as they best see fit.

At the culmination of their stay, we encourage, but don’t require, Fellows to give a 20 – 30 minute presentation with time for questions, to Oak Spring staff and any other Fellows, Residents, or program participants who might be on site.

 

 

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