This Week: Elena Volkova’s Pride Portraits at Current Space, Vital Beauty opening reception at TU Center for the Arts, Station North Second Friday Art Walk, Bethesda Painting Awards public reception at Gallery B, Objects at Hand opening reception at XOXO Gallery, PR Weekend 2026, Baltimore Clayworks Seconds Sale + Preview Party, Pride Parade, Claiming the Future opening reception at The Crow’s Nest, Alisha B. Wormsley at Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, contemporary printmaking conversation at Galerie Myrtis, and a Juneteenth celebration at The Walters with Black Assets — PLUS your chance to be part of Creative Alliance’s BIG SHOW and more featured opportunities!
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Thursday, June 11 :: 5-9pm
@ Current Space
Tintype Pick Up dates: June 25 – August 1, 2026, at Current Space
Current Space still has a lot of tintypes from the past two year’s events, so please grab yours if you haven’t yet!
Free for LGBTQIA+ individuals – donations to Baltimore Safe Haven (https://donorbox.org/bmoresafehaven) encouraged.
Pride Portraits is a community event at Current Space that invites LGBTQIA+ individuals to collaborate with photographer Elena Volkova and create portraits using the wet plate collodion process.
A tintype (or, wet plate collodion) is a photograph made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal coated with collodion and light-sensitive silver nitrate. Tintypes are one of a kind precious art objects, and are very special; they require labor, mastery, and alchemy! During the sessions, each plate is hand-coated, exposed in camera, and developed instantly, with the process visible to the participants.
Sign up for a session here:
https://forms.gle/sJrUu4mv6G1zLzTk6
Vital Beauty: Narratives Through the American Body | Reception + Gallery Talk
Thursday, June 11 :: 5:30-8:30pm
@ Towson University Center for the Arts
The artists in this exhibition explore what it means to be in or from America, and the ways that this place—the land, its many communities, its history—imprints on the body itself. Through various mediums, the artists weave together stories of resistance and endurance by centering the experiences of Black people. Their works trace narratives of place—stories soaked in violence, vitality, and joy, in erased histories and in fully lived lives—that form the core of the American experience. If love is an intentional act—a commitment to connection to oneself and between the self and others—then these works imagine love as a form of resistance and risk. They explore how the effects of violence imprint on the body, impacting perceptions of time and memory, but their work also points to preservation under dominant rule through love, collective care, and action. To stand inside these narratives is to confront the fragile terrain of “truth” in our contemporary moment. Guest curated by Edmund Savage.
Station North Second Friday Art Walk
Friday, June 12 :: 5-9pm
@ Station North Arts + Entertainment District
On June 12, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., stroll through the Station North Arts District during the Second Friday Art Walk and experience all the creativity the neighborhood has to offer. There are events and activities at Motor House, the Parkway, Mobtown Ballroom, The Club Car, Baltimore Improv Group, and so many more. Use this monthly opportunity to discover something new in Station North.
22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards | Public Reception
Friday, June 12 :: 6pm
@ Gallery B
Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.
Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.
The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
Objects at Hand | Opening Reception
Friday, June 12 :: 6-9pm
@ XOXO Gallery
Ideas and materials meet in the world of objects. Today’s artists and designers challenge habitual thinking about objects and our relationships to them by means of fearless dedication to play, process, and a willingness to let the audience into the conversation.
The result is an array of work that is less concerned with disciplinary boundaries and more invested in possibility. What are the conceptual potentials of craft? How do we identify with making? How do we engage our audiences? The resulting work is dynamic, generative, and generous. A playful and nuanced mediation of materials and ideas, the work shown here asks us to rethink the nature of the constructed world.
Objects at Hand is curated by Elizabeth English.
Participating artists: Sam Acuff / Hellen Ascoli / Maria Barcelo-Tous / Sasha Baskin / Sophia Belkin / Mark Cameron / Chris Combs / Dave Greber / John Herndon / Elliot Keeley / Anastasia Laurenzi / Andy Lowrie / Jude Pullin / Kim Rice / Kirsten Rook / April Wood
Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 14
@ Various Locations
Tola’s Room proudly announces the return of PR Weekend Baltimore, a three-day cultural celebration honoring Puerto Rican identity, storytelling, and Baltimore’s Puerto Rican diaspora. Now in its second year, PR Weekend Baltimore 2026 will take place June 12–14 across multiple venues throughout Baltimore City. This year’s theme centers on Puerto Rican film and visual storytelling, exploring how cinema and community archives preserve memory, reflect identity, and create meaningful cultural exchange.
PR Weekend Baltimore 2026 | Film Screenings
Friday, June 12 – Esta Isla at The SNF Parkway Theatre Purchase tickets
Saturday, June 13 – BmoreBoricuas: A Living Archive of Puerto Ricans in Baltimore at Old Major Purchase tickets
Sunday, June 14 – Stealing Cars at Library 19 Purchase tickets
Annual Pottery Seconds Sale & Preview Party
Friday, June 12 :: 6-8pm
@ Baltimore Clayworks
Baltimore Clayworks is pleased to announce the return of its beloved Annual Pottery Seconds Sale & Preview Party, taking place June 12–14, 2026. This highly anticipated three-day event invites the public to explore and purchase unique, handcrafted ceramic works while directly supporting Baltimore Clayworks’ educational programs, artist residencies, and community partnerships.
Featuring hundreds of ceramic “seconds”—beautifully crafted pieces with slight imperfections—this annual fundraiser offers an accessible way for collectors and newcomers alike to bring home one-of-a-kind artwork at exceptional prices. Every purchase helps sustain Baltimore Clayworks’ mission to provide a welcoming, creative space where all people can experience the joy of clay.
Saturday, June 13 :: 12-3pm
@ Druid Hill Park
Join thousands of community members, allies, organizations, performers, and supporters for the Baltimore Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM as Baltimore Pride takes over the city in a vibrant celebration of visibility, unity, and LGBTQ+ pride. Hosted as part of Baltimore Pride Week, the parade features colorful floats, marching bands, community groups, special guests, entertainers, and high-energy performances that honor the diversity and spirit of Baltimore’s LGBTQ+ community.
Under this year’s theme, “Charm City Homecoming,” the Baltimore Pride Parade continues a decades-long tradition of celebration, advocacy, and community impact. From powerful moments of representation to joyful expressions of culture and pride, the parade serves as one of the signature highlights of Pride Week and leads directly into an unforgettable weekend of festival activities and community celebration throughout Baltimore.
Claiming the Future | Opening Reception & Award Ceremony
Saturday, June 13 :: 1-4pm
@ The Crow’s Nest
Celebrate climate solution themed artworks by over 50 regional students
Featuring over 50 Artworks from students at:
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC
Albemarle High School
Charlottesville High School
Glenelg High School
Johns Hopkins University
Kent County High School
Laurel High School
Marriotts Ridge High School
Morgan State University
Suitland High School
Walter Johnson High school
Wind Dance Farm & Earth Education Center
Western Albemarle High School
Come join us for the award ceremony on June 13th! The gallery will open at 1PM, the award ceremony will begin at 2:30.
Thank you to Youth Climate Institute for partnering with us for this exhibit!
The Temple of Our Survival: Alisha B. Wormsley Installation, Performance & Conversation
Saturday, June 13 :: 1-4pm
@ Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum
As the nation marks 250 years since its founding, we are called to ask: whose survival made this nation possible? Join artist Alisha B. Wormsley for a special activation of The Temple of Our Survival (Children of NAN: A Survival Guide)—a mobile cinematic altar and gathering space dedicated to Black femme survival, care, and reMatriation. Presented in collaboration with artist Tsedaye Makonnen and harpist Megan-Joie Coleman, this immersive event brings together ritual, sound, and collective storytelling as an act of historical reckoning and remembrance.
Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print | In-Person Artist Panel
Friday, June 13 :: 2-4pm
@ Galerie Myrtis
Galerie Myrtis invites you to an engaging panel discussion titled “Beyond the Plate: Conversations on Contemporary Printmaking,” taking place in conjunction with the exhibition Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print.This program will bring together printmakers to discuss a range of printmaking processes, studio practices, and the realities of navigating the contemporary art world as a printmaker.
Moderated by Founding Director of Galerie Myrtis, Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, the conversation will examine technical approaches, collaborative studio culture, professional development, and sustaining a creative practice. “Beyond the Plate” will offer insight into both the craft and career of printmaking today. Whether you are an emerging artist, collector, educator, or print enthusiast, this discussion invites audiences into the layered world of contemporary print practice. Panelists will include Chloe Alexander, Delita Martin, and more to be announced.
“Beyond the Plate: Conversations on Contemporary Printmaking” will take place on Saturday, June 13th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at 2224 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required as seating is limited. Click the link below to register.
Black Musical Expression & Memory: A Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 13 :: 3-4:30pm
@ The Walters Art Museum
Hosted by singer, vocalist, and all around creative force Black Assets, this immersive sonic experience features live musical contributions from Jabari Exum, a multidisciplinary performance artist, drummer, and movement coach for the Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, and Amadou Kouyate, an internationally acclaimed kora and percussion virtuoso. Together, they’ll create a layered embodiment of Black musical expression.
Featured Opportunities
Calling All Visual Artists
Be part of The BIG SHOW
posted by Creative Alliance
The BIG Show is Creative Alliance’s annual salon-style members exhibition. Showcase and sell your work alongside other talented local artists, connect with fellow creatives, and discover another side of Baltimore’s vibrant art scene. Throughout The BIG Show, Creative Alliance will promote the exhibited works, highlight member artists, and facilitate sales.
There’s no age limit on creativity – Art Star ($150) level members or above, all your household members can exhibit and sell their work!
AUDITION CALL! The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
June 15 + 17
posted by Manor Mill Playhouse
Join us for auditions at Oldfields School located at 1500 Glencoe Rd, Sparks MD on the following dates:
1) Monday June 15, from 6 – 9 pm
2) Wednesday June 17, from 6 – 9 pm
* Callbacks will be on Monday June 22, 6 – 9 pm and possibly (if needed) Tuesday June 23, 6 – 9 pm
NOTE: If you are unable to attend these dates, please contact [email protected] to discuss making an alternate arrangement.
Appointment required. To schedule an appointment, please sign up for a time slot.
Once you have secured a spot, you will receive a follow-up confirmation email. Be prepared to stay the full hour.
Rehearsals will commence in August and will be held on 2-3 weeknights and one weekend morning or afternoon at Manor Mill and/or Oldfields School. Please bring all rehearsal conflicts to your audition.
$100 Stipends will be provided to all actors after the show closes.
You must be available for all of tech week and the production weekend.
FJORD 2026 Open Call
deadline June 19
posted by Fjord Gallery
FJORD Gallery is pleased to announce our 2026 Open Call!
Artists are invited to submit their work in consideration for two opportunities:
Group exhibition (August 22 – September 26, 2026)
Solo exhibition (May 8 – June 12, 2027)
Artists working in all media are encouraged to apply. The exhibitions will be curated by FJORD members; there is no specified theme. Artists outside of Philadelphia are welcome to apply, but will be responsible for shipping or delivering their work to and from the gallery.
Archer Hawkins Gallery Open Call 2026
deadline July 1
Archer Hawkins Gallery is now accepting submissions for upcoming programming as we launch our space. This open call is intended as an opportunity to discover new voices for future exhibitions, projects, and collaborations at AHG.
Archer Hawkins Gallery is newly founded, artist-run exhibition space dedicated to launching and advancing the careers of emerging artists whose work is marked by originality, depth, and visual presence. Primarily focused on regional visual artists from a new and complex generation, we embrace an eclectic program that values high-quality craft, emotional resonance, and critical engagement. Rooted in Baltimore’s creative ecosystem, the gallery serves as a site for dialogue, experimentation, and connection.
Call for Entries, Architecture
deadline July 1
posted by SE Center for Photography
Architectural photography: The photographing of buildings and similar structures that are aesthetically pleasing and accurate representations of their subjects.Throughout the history of photography, buildings have been highly valued photographic subjects, mirroring society’s appreciation for architecture and its cultural significance.
As building designs changed and broke with traditional forms, architectural photography also evolved. During the early-to-mid-20th century, architectural photography became more creative as photographers used lines and bold shadows in their compositions, and experimented with other techniques, resulting in architectural photography being viewed as more of an art form.
The SE Center is looking for all forms of architectural imagery, urban or rural, black-and-white and color, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Our juror for Architect is Michael Pannier. Michael Pannier is an award winning professional fine art and commercial photographer now located in Greenville, SC. Previously based in Maryland, Michael has spent 30 years in photography, 45 years in the gallery and art world. Relocating to South Carolina, The SE Center for Photography was born as an exhibition and education venue for fine photography. Through monthly exhibitions, photographers of all skill levels have the opportunity to have their work presented and the workshops, led by industry leaders, cover all aspects of photography and challenge, encourage and inspire. Michael is represented in galleries across the country, a frequent exhibition juror and curator, portfolio reviewer and speaker on the business of fine art photography. When not in South Carolina he can be found leading photographic expeditions in Death Valley and the Eastern Sierra.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s Virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slideshow.
Ballenger Creek Linear Trail Sculpture Pedestal Project
deadline July 9
posted by Frederick Arts Council
Presented by the Frederick Arts Council in partnership with Frederick County. The Frederick Arts Council seeks artists or artist teams to design and fabricate two sculptural pedestals for permanent installation along the Ballenger Creek Linear Trail in Frederick. The pedestals will serve as foundational platforms for future rotating or permanent public artworks and should function as sculptural elements in their own right. Artists are invited to propose concepts that reflect the natural ecology, movement, history, and community character of the Ballenger Creek corridor through the use of durable natural materials. Full Guidelines here.
Vessel, National Juried Exhibition
deadline July 10
posted by Buckham Gallery
For all of recorded human history, we have created vessels in which to hold water, food, collections of objects, or human remains. These vessels often exist to serve functional purposes, while also decorative with scenes of life and humanity. Vessels have been made of wood, stone, clay, glass, metal, and also paper, fiberglass, etc… While the original vessels served functional purposes, we now create non-functional vessels to be admired in form and beauty. Buckham Fine Arts Project welcomes submissions of three dimensional works of vessels, either functional or non-functional, in a wide range of size and materials.
Founded in 1984, Buckham Fine Arts Project | Buckham Gallery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the vision to support and nurture artists, build community and inclusivity, while challenging our audience to engage with contemporary art in new ways. In commitment to our vision to support artists, Buckham Gallery will provide a stipend of $50 to each artist selected for this exhibition to aid in shipping costs. We acknowledge this may not cover all costs associated with the shipment and return of artwork.
The Vessel exhibition will be held September 11 – October 3, 2026 at Buckham Gallery in Flint, MI.
ARTINA 2026: Ripples of Ten Years
deadline July 14
posted by Sandy Spring Museum
This is the tenth edition of ARTINA, an annual outdoor sculpture exhibition at Sandy Spring Museum. Artina 2026,Ripples of Ten Years, celebrates that history while looking forward. Artists are invited to create a living, dynamic landscape — ever-changing with sunlight, weather, and the movement of visitors.
Jeff Chyatte Memorial Award: $500 “Best in Show” selected by the juror.
Artist Honoraria: There is a $150 per artist honorarium.
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