This Week: John Edmonds lecture at MICA, DC Native American Heritage Day at National Museum of the American Indian, Bazaart at AVAM, Body and Soul Holiday Sale at Motor House, Mill Centre Holiday Open Studios, Submersive Productions You are Here Gala at Creative Alliance, and Deceived opens at Everyman Theatre — PLUS BNHA is accepting submissions for the 2025 It’s A Snap! Photo Contest, and more featured opportunities!
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John Edmonds Artist Talk: Welcoming the AY2026 Stuart B. Cooper Endowed Chair in Photography
John Edmonds is an American artist and photographer who explores themes of identity, community, desire, and belonging. He earned his MFA in Photography from Yale University and his BFA in Photography from the Corcoran School of Art & Design.
DC Native American Heritage Day
Friday, November 28 :: 11:30am – 4:00 pm
@ National Museum of the American Indian
Featuring Hoop Dancer Joseph Secody
Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC to mark Native American Heritage Day, observed on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day each year. It is an opportunity for all to learn about the history and present of Native American people; their traditions and languages; and their rich cultural legacy.
Friday, November 28 :: 12-5pm
Saturday, November 29 :: 10am-5pm
@ American Visionary Art Museum
AVAM’s annual holiday marketplace of original creations by 50 regional artists and craftspeople.
With works ranging from painting to sculpture to jewelry to handmade clothing and accessories, BAZAART has become a Baltimore tradition attracting hoards of holiday shoppers each year to AVAM for this one-of-a-kind show!
Body and Soul Holiday Sale
Saturday, November 29 :: 12-5pm
@ Motor House
YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS ARE BACK
THE NEXT BODY AND SOUL HOLIDAY SALE
JEWELRY, ARTWEAR/CLOTHING, ORNAMENTS, BEADS, VISUAL ART
NOVEMBER 29, 2025
NOON TO 5PM
MOTORHOUSE
120 W. NORTH AV.
CASH PREFERRED
STREET PARKING/PAY LOT BEHIND BUILDING
Mill Centre Holiday Open Studios
Saturday, November 29 :: 12-5pm
@ The Mill Centre
Join us for the annual Holiday Open Studios at the historic Mill Centre in Hampden on Saturday, November 29, from 12 to 5 PM! Explore 15 or more unique artist studiosshowcasing one-of-a-kind gifts, including jewelry, fiber art, original paintings, sculpture, and more. Conveniently located just six blocks south of The Avenue at the intersection of Darby Street and Mill Road, our venue offers ample free parking. Don’t miss this opportunity to shop small and support local artists this holiday season! For more information, visit www.Millcentreartists.com (http://www.millcentreartists.com/)
Sunday, November 30 :: 6:30pm
@ Creative Alliance
Join us as we celebrate “Submersive Productions: A Decade of Mapping New Worlds” with an unforgettable evening of art, performance, and community.
The You Are Here Gala is the jewel of Submersive’s 10th anniversary exhibition at Creative Alliance—an immersive retrospective honoring a decade of groundbreaking, site-specific art created in some of Baltimore’s most iconic spaces, including The Pratt House, The Peale Center, The War Memorial, The Peabody Library, and the National Aquarium.
Come together with artists, collaborators, and audience members from across Submersive’s history for a night filled with:
Games, fun, art vendors, and old friends—creative partners who helped shape a decade of immersive art
Live performances featuring familiar faces and favorite characters from past productions
A live auction with exclusive items and experiences—many inspired by Submersive’s most beloved shows
DJs, dancing, and celebration deep into the night
A final chance to explore the exhibition before it closes
The Gala is also Submersive’s biggest fundraiser of the year, supporting the next generation of immersive art and collaboration in Baltimore. Ticket levels are tiered to reflect the fundraising nature of the event—your contribution helps ensure Submersive can continue to map new worlds for years to come.
We invite you to dress creatively. We suggest: Create an outfit inspired by your favorite Submersive show OR the world you want to see. You may even win a prize!
The Creative Alliance is fully accessible. Instructions for how to access the 2nd floor exhibit will be included in your purchase confirmation email.
Deceived
Sunday, November 30 | Ongoing through January 4
@ Everyman Theatre
Bella is seeing and hearing things that aren’t there. Her loving husband is concerned. Is she losing her mind, or is there something more insidious at play? In this gripping new adaptation of the famous psychological thriller Gaslight, we find a young woman desperately trying to unravel a dangerous mystery while a web of manipulation and lies forces her to doubt the relationships around her – and her own sanity! Filled with suspense and surprise, Deceived is the perfect addition to Everyman’s annual lineup of holiday mysteries. If you’ve ever wondered where the term “gaslight” came from before it was named Merriam-Webster’s word of the year in 2022, you’ve got to see this play.
Featured Opportunities
2026 Regional Juried Show
deadline December 1
posted by Hill Center Galleries
ELIGIBILITY: Open only to artists residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Original hanging work, in any medium, will be considered.
ENTRY FEE: $45 for up to 5 pieces; $10 for each additional piece. Payment through PayPal (which accepts all major credit cards).
GUIDELINES: Artwork must be delivered ready to hang using the Hill Center cable-and-hook system. Details will be provided to selected artists. No size restrictions apply, as 14’ ceilings in some gallery space can accommodate large pieces. Juror requests a short artist statement and a description of each piece. Submitted artwork must be from 2023-2025, not earlier. All artwork must be available for sale.
PRIZES: Three cash prizes will be made. First place $1000; Second Place $750, Third Place $500. Plus, Honorable Mention Certificates.
ENTRIES: Entries must be made online at https://www.hillcenterdc.org/call-for-entries-hill-center-galleries-2026-regional-juried-exhibition/ or by visiting HillCenterDC.org/Galleries. Instructions are posted on the website.
JUDGING: The Exhibition will be juried by Claude L. Elliott, Independent Curator, Oral Historian, and Advocate for artists in the DMV. All artists will be notified of the Juror’s decisions on/about Friday, December 5, 2025.
DELIVERY/PICKUP: Artwork selected for the exhibition must be delivered to Hill Center on Sunday, January 11, 2025 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Opening Reception with Juror, Wednesday January 28, 2026 6:30pm-8:30 pm.
SALES: Artists selected for the exhibition will be asked to sign the Hill Center Galleries Consignment Agreement. Hill Center Galleries shall sell artwork at the sales price submitted in the on-line entry, plus applicable DC sales tax, and remit proceeds to the artist, retaining a 30% sales commission. No price changes will be allowed after the call deadline.
QUESTIONS? Email [email protected]
Small Plates Choreography Festival
deadline December 1
CALL FOR DANCE MAKERS
Applications are open for Small Plates Choreography Festival, a series of two curated dance performances to be presented on March 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. and March 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at The Fredgren Studio Theatre, 3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
Programming Small Plates invites applications from dance makers across all genres based in the U.S. We are particularly interested in distinctive, impactful dance works that respond to reflect the eclectic and diverse culture of the Northern Virginia region.
Dance works of any dance genre up to 10 minutes in length will be considered for inclusion in one of two performances. Large group pieces are acceptable, and student-choreographed work will be considered.
We will not be presenting work with video projection elements. If your submission has a video in it, please let us know how you are planning to present the work without the video.
Accepted applicants are expected to perform the piece with which they applied with the same or similar cast and number of performers.
Call for Entries | Critical Ground: Art and Environmental Justice
deadline December 1
posted by Washington Sculptors Group and Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
Critical Ground: Art and Environmental Justice is to be an exhibition of works that confront the pressing
intersections of environmental harm and social inequality. In listening to the natural world, we are called to reflect on the imbalances in our human systems—and to consider how equity, justice, and care
must shape the ways we live together. Artists are invited to submit works that engage with the realities of climate crisis, land use, pollution, displacement, resource extraction, and other urgent issues, especially as they intersect with questions of justice and equity. Works may use traditional media or sustainable and experimental materials to reflect on both local and global concerns. Glen Echo Park is a historic site known for its connection to nature, public engagement, and accessible arts programming. Since 1891, the park has played a significant role in the cultural and social history of the region. Find more on this history here. Where feasible, outdoor works will be included to create visual and thematic dialogue with the natural surroundings of Glen Echo Park.
Critical Ground affirms the role of artists in shaping public understanding and response to environmental justice. Through this exhibition, Washington Sculptures Group (WSG) aims to create an
inclusive and thought-provoking experience for audiences of all ages — one that invites reflection, fosters empathy, and encourages creative action toward a more just and sustainable world.
Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation Grant Program
deadline December 30
Call for Proposals: Two $50,000 grants and three $8,000 grants available to visual artists.
The Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation is proud to announce its inaugural grant program. This initiative celebrates Bobby’s vision while looking forward — supporting artists whose practices expand empathy, nurture connection, and respond to the ecological and social challenges of our time.
We invite proposals from visual artists working across media and approaches whose work embodies this spirit.
IT’S A SNAP! 2025
deadline December 31
posted by Baltimore National Heritage Area
The Baltimore Heritage Area is seeking submissions to its 2025 It’s A Snap! Photo Contest, with the theme “Baltimore’s History is American History.”
We are looking for photos that capture Baltimore’s legacy in the greater story of the United States. This could range from images that represent Baltimore’s role in the Civil Rights Movement to the culture that is being created each day by Baltimoreans. We invite photographers to explore this theme in their own way. The contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers over the age of 16.
The grand prize winner will receive $500, the first place winner will receive $400, the second place winner will receive $300 and honorable mentions will receive $50 each. All of the winners will be celebrated at a public exhibition in Baltimore in 2026.
You can find all of the contest details here: bit.ly/itsasnap2025. There is no fee to submit.
Open Call: Curatorial Residency
deadline December 31
posted by Vox Populi
Vox Populi is accepting applications for our Curatorial Residency, part of the citywide Collective Futures festival and Vox’s project An Endless Meeting: Collective Process, Artistic Labor, and the Politics of Working Together. We invite a curatorial pair, two artists/curators from a DIY space, artist-run initiative, or collective located at least 50 miles outside of Philadelphia to participate in a one-month residency in August–September 2026.
The selected curators will collaborate with Vox members and Philadelphia-based DIY collectives to co-develop an exhibition opening October 2026. This residency provides housing, stipends, production support, and opportunities for dialogue with Philadelphia’s rich artist-run ecosystem. Please note we expect curators to connect with Philadelphia collectives during their residency and to include Philadelphia-based artists within the final exhibition. We will facilitate these relationships based on your curatorial interests.
We seek artists/curators who are committed to collective authorship, experimental methodologies, and exploring the politics of working together. Proposals should reflect an interest in cross-regional exchange and an openness to collaboration across differences.
