This Week: 2nd Annual Baltimore: The City of Accessible Arts (BCAA) at Pratt Central Library, Rapid Lemon’s ‘Variations on Silence,’ Young Blood Revisited opening reception at Maryland Art Place, It’s a Snap opening reception at Impact Hub, Baltimore Jewelry Center’s Summer Cake-Off Fundraiser, ‘Bear Me Into Freedom’ screenings at the Lewis Museum, Galerie Myrtis hosts “Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print” virtual panel, AZIZA PE&CE residency launch at SNF Parkway, opening reception for Brady Fanning + Katherine Pon-Cooper at Baltimore Clayworks, and a 2026 Sondheim exhibition curator tour at The Walters — PLUS Free Fall Baltimore and more featured opportunities!
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Baltimore: The City of Accessible Arts Second Annual Public Convening
Wednesday, July 8 :: 3pm
@ Enoch Pratt FREE Library – Central Branch
Baltimore: The City of Accessible Arts (BCAA) invites you to its second annual public convening at Enoch Pratt Free Library.
Baltimore: The City of Accessible Arts (BCAA) invites you to its second annual public convening at Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Central Library. This year’s convening will unpack How Are We ABLE To ACCESS Art???
This accessible, hybrid gathering builds on the momentum of last year’s convening and brings together artists, cultural organizations, and disability communities to explore how Baltimore can continue growing as a more inclusive and accessible arts city. The convening will feature an artist talk, facilitated dialogue, and opportunities for connection and exchange. All are welcome. Accessibility features include ASL interpretation, live captioning, audio description, visual descriptions, and sensory supports. Families and children are encouraged to attend
If Eventbrite has barriers for you, please register by calling the Pratt at 410-396-5494 or by emailing [email protected].
Variations on Silence – Baltimore’s 22nd annual ten-minute play festival
Thursday, July 9 :: Ongoing through July 26
@ 5426 Harford Road
The winning theme of last year’s audience vote was SILENCE! Join us for a select group of world premiere ten-minute plays by local authors, and vote to pick the theme for the 2027 Variations Project. Janis Hannon directs.
Performed live on stage at Strand Theater, 5426 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214. Tickets are general admission, $25. A special discounted “Industry Night” performance is just $15, on Monday, July 13. There will also be a $10 preview performance on Thursday, July 9.
THE PLAYS:
“The Void’s Had Enough of Your Noise” by Colin Tillery
“Things Unsaid” by Regan Marie Nelson
“Can You Hear Me Now?” by Wendy Matt
“Voicemail” by Gabe Fremuth
“Moving In” by Allison Chen
“Body Language” by Taylor Leigh Lamb
“On Hold” by Douglass E. Smith Jr.
“Save the Monarchs” by Tia Nellie
“Who Cares?” by Alfonso Morales-Escobar
“Dark Matter Department of Community Services” by Deborah Carry-Amland
“Waiting for You” by Mae Philippe-Auguste
“Gus” by Natasha Joyce & Martin Thompson
STARRING:
Alexys Adams
Cat Bustos
Steven Forrester
Jae Jones
Caleb Madison
ReginaGinaG
Variations on Silence is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
Rapid Lemon Productions uses paperless ticketing — patrons’ names will be at will call on the date of the performance. Tickets are non-refundable, but can be exchanged (subject to availability).
Young Blood Revisited: MICA Bicentennial | Opening Reception
Thursday, July 9 :: 6-9pm
@ Maryland Art Place
As part of MICA’s 200th Anniversary, MAP will proudly be presenting new works created by MICA alumni who had previously exhibited in Youngblood. Each year following graduation, Maryland Art Place’s (MAP’s) Executive Leadership and Program Advisory Committee (PAC) curates Young Blood, an annual exhibition of works by recent Baltimore-area Masters of Fine Art graduates.
Since 2008, Young Blood has showcased recent MFA graduates from Baltimore-area institutions, bringing together artists from diverse programs to exhibit work from their thesis projects. The exhibition serves as an important platform for emerging artists, providing visibility, critical engagement, and professional recognition. Over the past 18 years, Young Blood has featured 124 artists from institutions including MICA, UMBC, Towson University, the University of Maryland, and Goucher College. Join us on Thursday, July 9, to celebrate a selection of MICA alumni whose work has been part of this long standing program.
It’s A Snap! Baltimore’s History is American History | Opening Reception
Friday, July 10 :: 5-7pm
@ Impact Hub
Each year, the Baltimore National Heritage Area administers the It’s A Snap! photo contest. In 2025, we solicited responses to the theme “Baltimore’s History is American History” to highlight Baltimore’s contribution to the United States on its 250th anniversary. We are proud to present this year’s winners!
2026 Summer Fundraiser Cake-Off
Friday, July 10 :: 6-8pm
@ Baltimore Jewelry Center
Join us on Friday, July 10, from 6–8 PM as we kick off the Baltimore Jewelry Center’s Summer Fundraiser with a friendly (and delicious) Cake-Off competition.
Bakers from the BJC community will compete, showcasing their creativity, decorating skills, and favorite recipes. Ticket-holding guests will have the chance to sample the entries, cast their votes, and help determine this year’s winner.
Each ticket includes two slices of cake and one vote in the People’s Choice competition. All proceeds directly support the Baltimore Jewelry Center’s exhibitions, educational programs, scholarships, and community initiatives.
Come celebrate the start of our summer fundraising season, connect with the BJC community, and enjoy an evening of cake for a good cause.
Tickets are limited, reserve yours today.
Bear Me Into Freedom: Frederick Douglass and the Struggle for America’s Promise
Saturday, July 11 :: Ongoing through July 20
@ Reginald F. Lewis Museum
As the nation reflects on its 250th anniversary, join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in July for multiple screenings of Bear Me Into Freedom: Frederick Douglass and the Struggle for America’s Promise. Bear Me Into Freedom tells the story of the Civil Rights Leader’s journey from abject poverty and enslavement to becoming a transformational figure whose fiery oratory and compelling words advanced America towards the fulfillment of its founding ideals.
Bear Me Into Freedom portrays the odyssey of Frederick Douglass—his birth and enslavement in Talbot County, Maryland, his life’s work championing abolition, emancipation, and equal rights throughout the United States, and his triumphal return to the place of his birth in the last decades of his life as one of the most consequential figures of the 19th century. His fiery oratory and compelling prose advanced America towards the promises contained in the Declaration of Independence, including the concept that “all men are created equal.”
Bear Me Into Freedom is an hour-long tribute to the life of Frederick Douglass, his experience on the Eastern Shore that gave rise to the most powerful slave narrative in American literature, and his contribution to the transformation of America’s social policy.
This panoramic video installation incorporating leading edge technology invites the viewer to walk beside Frederick Douglass, not as a spectator, but a companion.
Bear Me Into Freedom was developed by the Bear Me Into Freedom Collaborative to support Maryland’s 250 observance.
Bear Me Into Freedom Official Trailer
Seen/Unseen: Contemporary Approaches to Visibility in Print (Virtual Panel)
Saturday, July 11 :: 2pm
@ Galerie Myrtis
Join us for virtual programming for the group exhibition “Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print”!
Galerie Myrtis invites you to a dynamic virtual panel discussion exploring the collaborative power, creative possibilities, and enduring impact of printmaking. Moderated by Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, Founding Director of Galerie Myrtis, the conversation will feature Legacy Print Council (LPC) members reflecting on the collective’s inaugural portfolio, Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print, while examining the broader role of printmaking as a vehicle for cultural preservation, activism, storytelling, and artistic innovation.
Through discussions of process, imagery, and conceptual development, participating artists will share how themes of visibility, presence, identity, memory, and perception inform their individual contributions to the portfolio and their wider artistic practices. Panelists will also offer insight into the creation of portfolio exchanges, the cultivation of a print-based artist collective, and the ways contemporary printmakers continue to shape critical conversations while honoring the rich legacy of the medium. Together, the discussion highlights printmaking’s unique capacity to reveal, document, challenge, and preserve the complexities of the human experience. Featured panelists include Rabéa Ballin, Jamaal Barber, Maurice Evans, Ann Johnson, Grace Kisa, Delita Martin, and Shanna Strauss.
“Seen/Unseen: Contemporary Approaches to Visibility in Print” will take place virtually on Saturday, July 11th, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm (EST). This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required to receive the viewing link for this virtual discussion.
Visit our website for more information on the exhibition: https://galeriemyrtis.net/beyond-the-surface-exploring-visibility-in-print/
LIGHTS. LEGACY. ACTION. The Grand Launch of AZIZA PE&CE’s Residency
Saturday, July 11 :: 6pm
@ SNF Parkway
Join us as we officially introduce AZIZA PE&CE to the Station North community and celebrate our new home at the historic Parkway Theatre.
The evening will feature:
– Pink Carpet & Paparazzi Moments
– Live Entertainment & Music
– A Mini Fashion Experience
– STAGEBREAKERZ Step Performance
– Community Vendors
– Lite Fare & Cocktails
– Special Guests & Community Leaders
Most importantly, we would love for you to experience the space, connect with the community, and celebrate the exciting future ahead for AZIZA PE&CE and the young people we serve. Your presence would mean so much to us as we launch this new chapter where creativity, culture, healing, and opportunity can thrive.
Put on your fashionable best and join us! We hope to see you there.
Fellowship Exhibtions: Brady Fanning + Katherine Pon-Cooper | Opening Reception
Saturday, July 11 :: 4-6pm
@ Baltimore Clayworks
Baltimore Clayworks is pleased to announce two new solo exhibitions celebrating the work of its fellows: ANOMALY by Brady Fanning, 2025-26 Lormina Salter Fellow, and On My Best Behavior by Katherine Pon-Cooper, 2025-26 EMBARC Fellow. Both exhibitions will be on view from July 4 through August 29, 2026, with a public opening reception on Saturday, July 11, from 4:00-6:00 pm. The reception is free and open to the public and offers visitors the opportunity to meet the artists and engage with their work.
Presented annually, Baltimore Clayworks’ fellowship exhibitions provide artists with the opportunity to share the culmination of a year of intensive studio practice, experimentation, and creative development. Together, these exhibitions highlight the breadth of contemporary ceramic practice while exploring themes of identity, transformation, power, and belonging.
Curator Tour: Sondheim Finalists Exhibition
Sunday, July 12 :: 2-2:30pm
@ The Walters Art Museum
Location: Meet at the Upper Charles Street Entrance
Registration Required.
The Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize is an art prize that awards a $30,000 fellowship to assist in furthering the career of a visual artist or visual artist collaborators living and working in the greater Baltimore region, and this year marks the 21st edition of the prestigious prize. Come enjoy a tour of the artworks submitted by this year’s finalists with Lisa Anderson-Zhu, curator of this year’s exhibition.
Featured Opportunities
Vendor Application for Arts in the Park
posted by Towson Arts Collective
Arts in the Park is back—with a new home! While Cromwell Valley Park undergoes exciting improvements, the Towson Arts Collective is bringing this beloved event to the beautiful grounds of the Historic Baltimore County Courthouse for three Thursday evenings of Art. Music. Community.
We’re now accepting applications for juried artists and artisan vendors. Connect with the community, build relationships with collectors, and showcase your original work in the heart of downtown Towson.
Animation Love Affair
deadline July 8
Animation Love Affair is proud to announce that we have two opportunities for our community to submit artwork to be shown!
We are once again hosting the Baltimore Edition of the Transfiguration International Film Festival and curating the Baltimore block, highlighting Baltimore-area filmmakers! We highly encourage queer, BIPOC & women filmmakers to apply!
We are also curating the AREA 405 Sweaty Eyeballs show and invite folks to submit their animation, sculpture, 2D/3D work, illustrations, paintings, performances, etc to apply! We will prioritize proximity to Baltimore in most cases as artists are expected to install their own work.
Both applications will require links to the submitted work (websites, google drive links, Vimeo, YouTube, etc). If you are sharing a google drive link, please ensure that we can open your submission by changing sharing settings to anyone with the link!
Please fill out this form by July 8th to have your work considered for curation!
3TH ANNUAL SUMMER PLEIN AIR SHOW!
deadline July 15
posted by Crystal Moll Gallery
EXHIBITION DATES: AUGUST 7TH – SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2026
Submit up to 5 images. Note how files are to be labeled!
Submit with completed form and curation fee.
Selected works are hand delivered: July 31st 12-4 p.m. or August 1st 12-4 p.m. 248 S Conkling St. Galley C. Baltimore MD 21224
SHIPPED WORK must contain a return label and be delivered by July 31st.
Ship work to: Crystal Moll / 217 Mariners Point Drive, Baltimore MD 21220
PICK UP: SEPTEMBER 26th 1-4 p.m.
Film & Video Open Call Fall 2026
deadline July 15
posted by Rhizome DC and FIlament
Rhizome DC and Filament are accepting submissions for our third Film & Video Open Call. Artists and filmmakers from the DMV region are invited to submit short boundary-pushing, genre-defying, or experimental moving picture works for a screening in September 2026. Works shot or projected on film are encouraged to apply. In addition to digital projection, we will provide film projectors so that artists with Super 8 or 16mm prints have the opportunity to screen their work. We also encourage XR (extended reality) submissions but artists working in XR must bring their own playback devices. The maximum runtime is 20 minutes.
Artists must submit their works by completing the submission form. The deadline to submit a film to the open call is July 15. Artists will be notified of their selection by August 1, and the selected films will be screened on Thursday, September 3.
Rhizome DC is a community-run arts organization, alternative music venue, and DIY screening space founded in 2015. Filament is a new screening initiative building an audience for independent and art films in Washington DC.
Free Fall Baltimore
deadline July 23
posted by Create Baltimore
The Free Fall Baltimore grant program provides funding to individual artists and small arts organizations to produce arts & cultural events throughout Baltimore City during the month of October that are free and open to the public.
Free Fall showcases the importance of accessible arts programming with a month of free concerts, dance and theater performances, festivals, lectures, workshops, exhibitions, artist talks, special events, and more.
Individual artists/creatives can apply for this grant if their event is
Free without contingencies
Open to the public, and
Located in a venue or public space in Baltimore City.
Baltimore area nonprofit arts & cultural organizations with annual operating budgets under $500,000 are also eligible to apply for grant funds to produce a Free Fall event. Organizations can apply for a Free Fall grant here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=50339
Baltimore City-based arts & cultural organizations and event venues/spaces with operating budgets over $500,000 are not eligible to apply for grant funds; however, Create Baltimore provides an opportunity for these entities to participate in Free Fall by promoting their events and incorporating them into the Free Fall calendar.
55th Annual Labor Day Art Show | Call for Entries
deadline August 8
posted by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture invites artists from the DC metro area to submit entries for its 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show—a longstanding tradition that showcases a wide range of local artistic talent and attracts thousands of art enthusiasts to the Park each year.
Submission Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2026 by 11:59 PM EST.
The show will be held in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park from September 5 – 7, 2026, with a public opening reception on September 4.
In past years, this unique exhibition and sale has featured art created by more than 400 artists from the greater Washington, DC area and attracted over 5,000 visitors during its run. The display features a variety of mediums—including sculpture, paintings, works on paper, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, and furniture.
2nd Annual Baltimore Toy Theatre Festival: Act Submission
deadline August 15
posted by Black Cherry Puppet Theatre
This Festival will take place at Current Space, 421 Tyson St, Baltimore, MD 21201 and Le Mondo at 406 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD 21201.
We are looking for
– Acts 5-10 minutes in length (For Cabaret Performances) – All Ages shows welcome!
– Acts 15-20 minutes in length (To share a bill with 2 other acts) – Family/All Ages shows welcome!
– Acts 40-50 minutes in length (Stand-alone performance) – Family/All Ages shows welcome!
Some events will be outdoors.
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