This Week: Opening reception for Ken Friedman at m/ (Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Art Museum), opening reception for Beth Yashnyk at Julio Fine Arts, panel discussion with Myrtis Bedolla at Aspen Institute, opening reception for Julia Kim Smith at Waller Gallery, curator’s talk for Dara Lorenzo’s Rosenberg Gallery exhibition, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations around the city including: The Walters, St. David’s Church, AVAM, the Lewis Museum, and Symphony Hall — PLUS apply for the 2026 Baker Artist Awards and more featured opportunities!
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Ken Friedman: 92 Events | Opening Reception
Wednesday, January 14 :: 6-7:30pm
@ /m (Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Art Museum, St. John’s College Annapolis)
Ken Friedman: 92 Events presents instruction-based artworks spanning six decades by Sweden-based, American-born Fluxus artist Ken Friedman. Visitors are invited to realize the artworks in their minds or, better yet, in real life.
The exhibition also includes contributions from Austin Sposato (with Chip Noland & Jeremy Olsen), David and Tara Gladden, Eric Leshinsky, Leslie Rose, Robert Haywood, Robert W. Madden, Roderick Mincher, Ruben Dobbs (filmed by Alison Harbaugh), Sammy Young, Tom Levine, and Wilfredo Valladares.
Admission is free
Exhibition on view January 15–April 5, 2026
Can You Give Me a Hand? A Solo Exhibition by Beth Yashnyk | Opening Reception with Remarks
Thursday, January 15 :: 5-7pm
@ Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Exhibition on view: January 12 – February 13, 2026
The Julio Fine Arts Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition introducing our newest Visual & Performing Arts faculty member to the community! Beth Yashnyk joined the Department of Visual and Performing Arts in the fall of 2025 as an Assistant Professor of Studio Art. Inspired by media and pop culture, her work utilizes drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and animation to create surreal narratives and environments. Since arriving at Loyola, Yashnyk’s research has centered around the creation of mechanical movement and automata to create interactive artworks that challenge the traditional gallery setting.
In this exhibition, Yashnyk explores the notion of touch through physically, socially, and digitally constructed elements. The work examines the tensions between individuality and collective existence, inviting viewers to reflect on how identities are built, projected, and distorted. Touch is an essential element of the work, represented through hands, mouths, and varied textures and materials. Using wood, plexiglass, silicone, paint, and animation, Yashnyk layers together unexpected images and materials. Through these processes, she studies the many ways in which touch can elicit feelings of pleasure, play, discomfort, and connection.
Art Diplomacy and the Politics of Return
Thursday, January 15 :: 5:15pm
@ Aspen Institute (DC)
How New Laws Are Shaping the Future and Ethics of Cultural Heritage
Join the Aspen Institute and Shook, Hardy, Bacon LLP for a lively and thought-provoking public conversation about how artworks and cultural objects move—or return—across borders. With new international legislation emerging in the U.K., E.U., and beyond, this discussion will explore how museums, governments, and communities are navigating big questions about history, access, and cultural identity.
Featuring
Dr. Chase F. Robinson,Director, Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
Channah Norman,Co-Chair, Art Law Practice, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Myrtis Bedolla,Founder, Galerie Myrtis
Moderated by
Prof. Mark Vlasic, Adjunct Professor of Law & Public Policy, Georgetown; Founder, Madison Law & Strategy Group; fmr advisor to the Director-General of UNESCO; Executive Producer, BLOOD & TREASURE for CBS and Prime
Transit: Julia Kim Smith | Opening Reception
Friday, January 16 :: 6-9pm
@ Waller Gallery
Julia Kim Smith’s first solo exhibition gathers fifteen years of multidisciplinary work addressing racism, sexism, and representation through video, photography, text, and installation. The daughter of Korean refugees, Smith interrogates truth and meaning in an internet-saturated world. Transit features provocative works including embroidered patches declaring birthright citizenship, concrete poetry exploring Asian American identity, and installations confronting everyday acts of discrimination. Previously exhibited internationally from Beijing to Brooklyn, this collection offers a powerful meditation on immigration, identity, and belonging.
Dara Lorenzo: IF UR LOST | Curator’s Talk
Saturday, January 17 :: 2-3pm
@ Rosenberg Gallery, Goucher College
The Goucher Art Galleries is proud to present IF UR LOST, a solo exhibition by Baltimore-based artist Dara Lorenzo, on view in the Rosenberg Gallery from November 13, 2025 through January 31, 2026.
Through her layered, experimental printmaking practice, Lorenzo explores the fragile terrain of memory, self-discovery, and human connection. Combining photogravure, monotype, and chine-collé techniques, she weaves together personal photographic archives, handwritten diaries, and fragments of her book collection to create works that blur the line between image and text, presence and absence, memory and forgetting.
IF UR LOST continues Lorenzo’s investigation into how deeply private reflections—self-doubt, anxiety, longing, embarrassment—become shared experiences through art. Her process-driven works embrace vulnerability, exposing the fragments of inner dialogue and lived memory that shape how we navigate the world. In this exhibition, silence collides with laughter, fear with bravery, solitude with communion: an echo of what it means to exist among others in the city, in ritual, and in fleeting, fragile moments of human connection.
MLK Jr. Day Celebration by Unique Robinson
Saturday, January 17 :: 3-4:30pm
@ The Walters Art Museum
Location: Graham Auditorium
Registration required.
“Why should there be hunger and privation in any land, in any city, at any table, when man has the resources and the scientific know‐how to provide all mankind with the basic necessities of life?…There is no deficit in human resources, the deficit is in human will.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words and vision remain applicable to the current moment we are navigating. This celebration is a reminder of the deeply transformative society that King called forth, and how voices of artists have always been a guiding force for change. Come witness the powerful, soul-stirring performances from some of Baltimore’s most incredible voices. This year’s program is curated by Unique Robinson and features:
- Ray Winder, multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer/songwriter
- Lady Brion, Maryland Poet Laureate and founder of The Black Arts District
- Davon Fleming, singer/songwriter, semi-finalist on The Voice
Recital and Evensong for the Feast of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sunday, January 18 :: 4:30pm
@ St. David’s Church
Join the Choir of St. David’s on Sunday, January 18 for the annual Recital and Evensong for the Feast of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event begins at 4:30 pm with a recital by mezzo-soprano Taylor Hillary Boykins, including music of Margaret Bonds, Xavier Montsalvatge, and Kathryn Bostic, with the Service of Evensong following at 5:00 pm.
The event is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 4:00 pm. A suggested donation of $10-$20 directly benefits the musicians and the music series. The event will also be livestreamed via Facebook and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@stdavidsbaltimore.
Online donations may be made via PayPal by visiting bit.ly/stdavidsmusicdonation, and you may sign up to receive music series e-mails via bit.ly/StDavidsMusicNews.
St. David’s Church is located at 4700 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, with accessible parking and entrances available on Roland Avenue.
Monday, January 19 :: 10am-5pm
@ American Visionary Museum
Join in a free celebration honoring one of history’s greatest visionaries, Martin Luther King Jr. AVAM is open and free from 10:00AM-5:00PM!
10AM – noon Peace Birds Art Workshop JRVC 3rd floor
11AM – noon Divine Anointing Choir Performs JRVC 1st floor
Noon – 1PM A City Dream Reading and Interactive Workshop with Author B. Sharise Moore JRVC 3rd floor
“Sometimes, a neighborhood feels forgotten.
But in the vibrant imagination of one young girl, there are dreams of a different city.
In her dreams, her city is a fantastic place.
And together with her neighbors, she can make it better.
More beautiful.
Safe.”
Let’s Dream and Build Community!
King Day | The Children Shall Lead
Monday, January 19 :: 11am-5pm
@ Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Monday, January 19 | 11 am – 5 pm | Museum Admission | Kids Free
Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum to celebrate King Day 2026 through the eyes of youth activists from the Civil Rights Movement to present day social movements. Program activities will include provoking conversations, film screenings, musical performances and a host of family fun filled activities.
These programs are inspired by Kid Zone, the museum’s newest interactive permanent exhibit solely dedicated to children and families.
Symphony In The City: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Concert
Monday, January 19 :: 7pm
@ Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy with a free Symphony in the City concert led by Music Director Jonathon Heyward on January 19, 2026, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
– Featured Opportunities –
Mary E. Nyburg Fund for Artist Development
deadline January 15
posted by Baltimore Clayworks
The Mary E. Nyburg Fund for Artist Development is an endowment fund begun in 2007 by friends and family of Mary Nyburg. Mary was a respected potter nationally, a crafts advocate, a board member of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, a life-long supporter of Baltimore Clayworks, where she was at one time a Resident Artist. Following Mary’s death in April 2006, a fund was created in her honor to award a stipend each year to allow a period of devoted study that would deepen an artist’s work in clay and also strengthen the Baltimore Clayworks community. The stipend, awarded to one artist annually, helps support travel, study, and/or work in a community outside of Baltimore. Once completed, the artist is required to conduct a presentation or workshop to share their experience with the Baltimore Clayworks community.
AWARD AMOUNT $2,500
Request for Qualifications – B Side Mural Project
deadline January 16
posted by Visit Baltimore and Create Baltimore
Visit Baltimore and Create Baltimore (formerly known as BOPA) are requesting qualifications from Baltimore-based artists and artist teams to design and install an outdoor public mural scheduled for completion in April 2026.
This project is a part of Visit Baltimore’s B-Side campaign. Inspired by the “B-Side” of an album, which is known to have the deeper, undiscovered tracks of an album, this campaign invites people to do the same with Baltimore: to turn over the surface-level narrative and listen to what’s been overlooked.
Create Baltimore will collaborate with Visit Baltimore and community stakeholders to identify a location for the mural. Three finalists will be selected based on their qualifications and work samples provided. The selected finalists will each receive a $500 stipend to create a proposed mural design. One design will be chosen for installation.
A commission of $10,000 will be paid in full to the selected artist(s) to realize their proposed concept. A separate budget of $5,500 has been allocated for all materials, including equipment rentals if needed.
2026 {Re}HAPPENING Call for Proposals
deadline January 21
posted by Black Mountain College Museum
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center announces an opportunity for artists to participate in the 2026 {Re}HAPPENING on Saturday, April 25th at Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain, NC, the former Lake Eden campus of Black Mountain College.
We invite artists to propose projects that reflect the innovative spirit of Black Mountain College. Artists are encouraged to take risks and demonstrate elements of process, experimentation, and collaboration. Projects can be durational or scheduled and can be sited indoors or outdoors.
2026 E/Intern Community Partner
deadline January 25
posted by BCAN
The Ratcliffe Center for Creative Entrepreneurship at MICA is excited to announce that we are looking for up to 10 Baltimore-based creative ventures to serve as intern host sites during Summer 2026 as part of our Internship Fellowship in Creative Entrepreneurship (E/Intern) program. If approved as an E/Intern Community Partner, your internship opportunity will be promoted to MICA students, and you will be able to interview and hire a MICA intern. The selected intern will be awarded $3,000 over the summer term to offset unpaid or underpaid opportunities.
Apply to march in the 2026 Black History Month parade
deadline January 26
posted by The Mayor’s Office
Be part of Baltimore’s Black History Month Parade! Celebrate culture, pride, and community – apply today!
Parade date: Monday, February 16, 2026
12:00 PM Step off
Martin Luther King Jr Blvd & Eutaw Street
Application Deadline: January 26, 2026, 5:00 PM. Please note that while we welcome all applications, submission does not guarantee placement in the parade. Candidates campaigning for office are not permitted to participate in the parade. Entries should not promote political, social, or other advocacy themes.
2026 Baker Artist Awards
deadline January 30
posted by GBCA
The Baker Artist Portfolios is a free, online portfolio website open to artists working in all disciplines who live or work in Baltimore City or one of its five surrounding counties — Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, and Howard County.
Artists with portfolios are also eligible for one of the Baker Artist Awards, totaling $90,000 in monetary prizes annually.
The Baker Artist Portfolios and the Baker Artist Awards were established by the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund and are a program of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance.
Call for Entries, The Woman’s Gaze
deadline February 1
posted by SE Center for Photography
The history of photography has a long tradition of representing women as subjects but has less to say about women as artists. Today, the roles of women in photography are both behind the camera and in front of it. Who understands women better than women? The female perspective offers an important view of the many facets of womanhood and women’s role in society. This exhibition seeks women photographers who explore and celebrate the myriad ways that they render female-identifying subjects.
ICE OUT OF BALTIMORE Fundraiser Art Exhibit
deadline February 9
posted by Baltimore Artists Against Apartheid
As nationwide opposition grows against violent ICE raids and deportations – and as the Trump administration responds with military force to silence protests – we’re calling on artists and designers to create work that speaks to this urgent moment.
From Palestine to Mexico, all the walls have got to go! As Baltimore Artists Against Apartheid, we know the fight for a Free Palestine is deeply connected to the struggle against violence toward immigrant communities here in the U.S. As artists, we have a responsibility to speak out against the brutality of this administration and the racist system driving deportations at home and genocide abroad.
People across the country are refusing to be silent as ICE terrorizes our communities. This art call invites artists of Baltimore to submit artwork that uplifts the fight for immigrant rights and demands: ICE OUT OF BALTIMORE!
We are accepting submissions of artworks of all mediums for the ICE Out of Baltimore fundraiser art exhibit, which will be at Waller Gallery for a month-long exhibition featuring the visual art submissions and poetry. The exhibition starts on March 6th and will include a reception on March 13th. In the lead-up, there will also be a pop-up event at Making Space Baltimore on Saturday, February 21st, with performances and workshops.
2026 Capital Art Book Fair
deadline February 10
posted by East City Art
Event Details
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29, 2026
Location: Eastern Market’s North Hall | Capitol Hill | Washington, DC
Application Guidelines
To be considered for participation, please complete this application form
Important Details Before Applying:
• Participation Fee: $375 (if accepted).
•Table Assignment: Each accepted applicant will be assigned one (1) of 40 available tables.
• Scope: Do not apply to vend jewelry, ceramics, paintings, soap, or other crafts. If unsure about your eligibility, email us at [email protected] before applying.
• Shipping: We cannot receive or store shipments for exhibitors.
• Venue Rules: Nothing may be taped, hooked, or hung on walls.You may bring a hanging system no wider than 72 inches (6 feet).
• Provided Items: One (1) six-foot table and two (2) folding chairs (no tablecloths or accessories included).
• Joint Applications: Groups may apply together, but a single primary contact must be listed and will be responsible for payment and communication.
• Variations or Exceptions: None granted
• Vehicle Loading/Unloading: Strict 15-minute unloading windows will be assigned. Carting materials by foot is recommended.
• Vacating the Venue: Tables must be cleared by 4:30 PM on Sunday, and all vendors must vacate by 4:59 PM.
SNF Parkway Artist Residencies
deadline February 13
posted by SNF Parkway Theatre
The SNF Parkway Theatre invites Baltimore-area performing artists to apply for the inaugural SNF Parkway Artist Residencies, a pilot program designed to support artist career development while strengthening the Parkway’s capacity for presenting live performance. With support from the Mellon Foundation, three live arts projects will be supported and presented in the Parkway’s historic theater and public spaces in 2026.
Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show 2026
deadline February 16
posted by Columbia Festival of the Arts’ LakeFest
Columbia Festival of the Arts’ LakeFest event is returning to the Columbia Lakefront June 12-14, 2026, for a spectacular celebration. Included in this not-to-be-missed free outdoor weekend is our Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show along with the live performances from national, regional and local artists on the LakeStage, interactive children’s activities, food trucks and fun for the entire family!
Columbia Festival of the Arts’ LakeFest event is returning to the Columbia Lakefront June 12-14, 2026, for a spectacular celebration. Included in this not-to-be-missed free outdoor weekend is our Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show along with the live performances from national, regional and local artists on the LakeStage, interactive children’s activities, food trucks and fun for the entire family!
Our juried, Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show is currently seeking artisans with original work, representing a breadth of media including functional and wearable art to participate in this June 12-14, 2026, free outdoor weekend in Columbia, Maryland. DON’T MISS this opportunity to showcase your original artwork. Deadline to submit your entry is Monday, February 16, 2026.
If you’d like to learn more about the Columbia Festival of the Arts, visit our website at columbiafestival.org.
