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This Week: Aliana Grace Bailey and Brandon Donahue-Shipp artist talk at Connect + Collect, curatorial talk and closing reception for Earl Jones at Baltimore Jewelry Center, Station North Second Friday Art Walk, Zoë Charlton and Sheri Parks, Ph.D. in conversation at Waller Gallery, mural workshop with Jaz Erenberg at BMA Lexington Market, Laure Drogoul installation at Crow’s Nest, When Roots Run Deep opening reception at Baltimore Unity Hall, and reflections on the 80 years after the US dropped nuclear bombs on Japan at SNF Parkway — PLUS apply for the Bresler Residency at VisArts and more featured opportunities!

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Aliana Grace Bailey and Brandon J. Donahue-Shipp | BmoreArt C+C Artist Talk 
Wednesday, August 6 :: 6-8pm
@ BmoreArt Connect + Collect

Join us on Wednesday, August 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the BmoreArt Connect+Collect Gallery for a conversation between artists Aliana Grace Bailey and Brandon Donahue-Shipp, moderated by Jenné Afiya Matthews, a Baltimore-grown culture worker, artist, and founding member of the BALTI GURLS collective. With over a decade of experience supporting Black-led creative spaces and storytelling platforms, Jenné brings a spirit of care, curiosity, and insight to this dialogue.

Together, the artists will reflect on themes explored in Close Enough: bold softness, intimacy, and creating work that allows people to feel seen and yet protected. Bailey’s practice centers healing, rest, and joy through deeply personal weavings, hand-dyed locs, and collages grounded in care for herself and other Black women. Donahue-Shipp paints on T-shirts using airbrush and oil to transform everyday materials into portraits of Black life that are vibrant, tender, and unbothered. The conversation will explore how both artists use intentional processes to hold space for memory, legacy, and emotional clarity.

 

 

Waxcast: Creations by Earl Jones | Curatorial Talk
Thursday, August 7 :: 7-8pm // Closing Reception + YouthWorks Summer Sale Friday, August 8 :: 5-9pm
@ Baltimore Jewelry Center

Join us at the Baltimore Jewelry Center for an exclusive in person event featuring an informal curatorial talk with co-curators Allison Gulick and Elliot Keeley. Explore the exhibition and ask questions about the project’s genesis and implementation. Don’t miss this opportunity. Reserve your spot now!

The exhibition features Jones’ jewelry, sculpture, and wall hangings, as well as images and ephemera from his multifaceted life creating an intimate portrait of an unassuming genius. The exhibition highlights three major facets of his career: his early sculptural pieces, the development of his casting business and specialized casting machine, in addition to the evolution of his practice as a jeweler. Well-known for his culturally specific aesthetic and his remarkable heat patinas, the exhibition showcases work from every period of Earl’s career and reflects his obsessive commitment to craftsmanship and quality. From simple copper rings to intricate castings, his dedication to perfecting his craft is ever present. Through the exhibition, viewers will gain insight into the remarkable depth and breadth of Earl’s career, as well as his contributions to the broader arts ecosystem — particularly his support for and involvement in spaces for Black creatives.

 

 

Station North Second Friday Art Walk – August
Friday, August 8 :: 5-9pm
@ Station North Arts + Entertainment District

Experience something fresh and inspiring every month at Station North’s Second Friday Art Walk—art, community, and surprises await!

This series of monthly self-guided tours of all the art and culture that Station North (near Baltimore’s Penn Station) has to offer is a grassroots, artist-led effort organized by community members and stakeholders. Spanning the neighborhoods of Charles North, Greenmount West, and Barclay, Station North is a diverse collection of artist live-work spaces, studios, galleries, rowhomes, and businesses, all just steps away from Penn Station and several higher learning and cultural institutions in the heart of Baltimore.

See below for venue list (coming soon)! Join us every Second Friday of the month for MONTHLY Art Walks in the neighborhood.

Check out the map for venues and create your own self-guided tour! Map will continue to be updated: https://shorturl.at/fuCV6 Printed maps available at some venues. Follow @stationnorth on Instagram for updates and map pdf!

 

 

Exploring the Sacred Dark Feminine in Station North
Friday, August 8 :: 6-8pm
@ Waller Gallery

Join us for an evening of conversation, reflection, and cultural insight as scholar Sheri Parks, Ph.D., and local artist Zoë Charlton come together to explore the presence—and power—of the Sacred Dark Feminine in Baltimore’s Station North Arts District, channeled through Charlton’s Inviting Light piece, Third Watch.

This intimate discussion will center on Charlton’s Inviting Light installation, Third Watch—a series of three glowing sculptural figures inspired by African art traditions and installed high above the North Avenue Market. Together, Dr. Parks and Charlton will consider how these maternal, protective forms reimagine surveillance and safety, invoking an ancient archetype: the Sacred Dark Feminine, the fierce and nurturing mother found in myth, culture, and community.

Dr. Parks, author of Fierce Angels: Living with a Legacy from the Sacred Dark Feminine to the Strong Black Woman, will draw connections between this archetype and the roles played by Black women throughout history and in contemporary society. Charlton will speak to how her artistic practice—especially Third Watch—channels this lineage to offer care, presence, and healing in public space.

About the Speakers:

Sheri Parks, Ph.D. is a cultural critic, community strategist, and professor emerita known for her work on public aesthetics and Black feminist thought.

Zoë Charlton is a nationally exhibited artist whose work explores the entanglements between people, place, and identity. Her Inviting Light installation, Third Watch, offers a new visual language of care and safety in urban Baltimore.

 

 

Connected in Every Direction: The Community Cube Project
Saturday, August 9 :: 1-3pm
@ BMA Lexington Market

Come and collaboratively create a six-sided mini mural with fellow art enthusiasts and public artist Jaz Erenberg. In this interactive workshop, your custom design will connect visually to another, and so-on, forming a web of color, movement, and meaning. Illustrate your story and discover what pieces we share.

@jaz_erenberg and @baltimoremuseumofart

 

 

“From Waist to Waste: Rot and Fashion” with Laure Drogoul
Saturday, August 9 :: 3:30-5pm
@ Crow’s Nest

Originally installed as part of the group exhibit “The Speed of Fashion,” take this chance to enter inside Laure Drogoul’s installation before it comes down after August 17th.

Visual and Performing Artist Laure Drogoul will share her research on the interplay between cultural identity and clothing, with consideration on how our identities are expressed through rituals that are connected to domesticity and fashion. “In from Waist to Waste: Fashion and Rot,” participants will be invited to investigate the textiles they are wearing, and will be guided by Laure Drogoul to learn how long their clothes will decompose in relation to how long their human body might last.

The audience will also be invited to participate in a funeral for a minke stole.

 

 

When Roots Run Deep | Opening Reception
Saturday, August 9 :: 6-10pm
@ Baltimore Unity Hall

I’m excited to present “When Roots Run Deep” an immersive artist showcase and art exhibition designed to celebrate the intimate stories of local QTBIPOC artists centered on themes of rebirth, growth and transformation. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for the community to delve into the power of storytelling through vibrant visual and literary arts.

From August 9th to August 28th, 2025, Baltimore Unity Hall will transform into a sanctuary of creativity and connection. Attendees will not only engage with remarkable artworks but will also experience a rich sensory environment enhanced by ambient sounds, music, spoken word, and delectable food.

We are excited to kick off this exhibition with a bang. Come celebrate with us as we unveil a collection that honors personal truths, empowerment and rebirth. This is a special occasion that you won’t want to miss. Get ready for a night filled with art, music, love and culture.

Don’t forget to join us at the Artist Talk on 8/24 and Closng Reception on 8/28!

Special Thanks to Our Partners and Sponsors:

Thank you MSAC! To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org.

Thank you B.A.D.! To discover more about the Black Arts District and how they impact the Baltimore Black Art Scene, visit blackartsdistrict.org

Thank you Onyx Marketplace Collective! To discover more about their organization visit here.

Thank you SYS! To discover more about their organization visit here.

Thank you Baltimore Unity Hall! To learn more and/or donate to their organization visit here.

 

 

80 Years Later: The Atomic Bomb, Maryland and Nuclear Abolition
Sunday, August 10 :: 1-3pm
@ SNF Parkway

80 years ago, on August 6th and August 9th, 1945, the US government dropped the first and only nuclear weapons ever used in warfare on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

This teach-in will remember these events through a series of short films featuring:

Marylanders who had a direct part in the bombing and aftermath
An interview with one of the most famous hibakusha (survivors)
An animated depiction of what nuclear war would mean in 2025
Local and worldwide efforts to prevent nuclear war and achieve nuclear abolition

Panelists include:

• Leslie Sussan, author of “Choosing Life” about her father who filmed victims of the bombings which were confiscated as described in Atomic Cover-up, a film we will see;
• Kei Ito, a MICA graduate whose art is informed by his relationship with his grandfather, a Hiroshima survivor and a leader of Nihon Hidankyo, the Nobel Peace Prize recipient in 2024;
• Linda Pentz Gunter, cofounder of Beyond Nuclear, journalist, and author of the forthcoming book No to Nuclear: Why Nuclear Power Destroys Lives, Derails Climate Progress and Provokes War.

This will be followed by questions from the audience.

Free; Registration required.

Sponsors include: Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility; Prevent Nuclear War Maryland; Asian Arts and Culture Center – Towson University; Pax Christi Baltimore; Baltimore Chapter of World Beyond War; Maryland Peace Action; and Working Group on War and Militarism (under Baltimore Yearly Meeting, Quakers).

 

 

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a FAIR
deadline August 15
posted by Caitlin Gill (Caidy Lynn)

a FAIR, aims to explore our complicated and often hypocritical relationship with animals through semiotic theory, geographic and emotional dissonance and the taxonomy. [State] fair culture is a phenomenon in which urban, suburban and rural communities “reconnect” with nature – this dichotomy is inherently fascinating as it often results in an unacknowledged tension between the emotionally objectified animal versus the commodified animal.

a FAIR invites artists who are investigating these nuanced and often contradictory human/animal interactions. Animal as allegory, animal as critique, animal as myth, – let’s unpack the pervasive exploitation and celebration of all things animal.

 

 

BLK ASS HOMECOMING Vendor Call
deadline August 20
posted by BLK ASS FLEA MKT

On Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., get ready for the BLK ASS HOMECOMING at The Garage at R. House. This curated market will feature 30–40 of the dopest BLK-owned brands, makers, and creatives under one roof. All vendor categories are welcome, excluding food & beverage due to venue restrictions.

 

 

She Carries the Sky: A Showcase of Contemporary Women Artists
deadline August 31
posted by Visionary Art Collective

She Carries the Sky is a virtual exhibition and print catalog dedicated to highlighting the dynamic talents of contemporary women artists from around the world. Juried by a distinguished juried panel of art world professionals including Ekaterina Popova, Alicia Puig, Marina Press Granger, and Liza Zhurkovskaya, we aim to create a vibrant and inclusive show that honors and amplifies the voices of women artists.

Eligibility: Women artists of all backgrounds, disciplines, and experience levels are invited to submit their work for consideration. Must be 18+ to submit.

We accept all 2D & 3D mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, digital, prints, fiber art, collage, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, and installation art. We do not accept film or video at this time.

 

 

Maryland and the American Revolution at 250: Call for Papers
deadline September 1
posted by Maryland Center for History and Culture

Maryland Historical Magazine welcomes submissions that explore both the familiar and the unexpected in Maryland’s history—and everything in between. The issue will amplify the voices, experiences, and histories of Marylanders who steered and shaped the American Revolution and its legacies. Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• Maryland’s multifaceted pasts, including but not limited to the histories of enslavement and suffrage, foodways, family, medicine, music, religion, and science and technology;
• Experiences of those who have called Maryland home—from military heroes to everyday people—and their contributions to civic life, democracy, and community engagement;
• Ongoing legacies of the American Revolution and other definitive moments in local, state, and • Interpretations of MCHC’s collections or of the institutional history of the MCHC library or museum (strongly encouraged).

With this special issue, the MdHM joins state and national celebrations to explore the defining moments when Marylanders determined, challenged, and reimagined the meaning of freedom.

Following the American Association for State and Local History’s Field Guide for commemorating 2026, the MdHM invites submissions that explore the intersections of American revolutions and Maryland history. This special issue aligns with the Maryland 250 Commission’s vision of an inclusive commemoration that celebrates and reflects on the exceptional people, places, and events in state history.

 

 

After Dark // Transformed
deadline September 3
posted by Maryland Federation of Art

There are currently two open calls for Maryland Federation of Art’s (MFA) Circle Gallery. After Dark is a captivating art exhibition that delves into the quiet, mysterious, and evocative world that emerges when the sun goes down through a curated collection of paintings, photographs, installations, and mixed media works. The deadline for submissions is August 27, 2025. Transformed is a thought-provoking art exhibition that explores the beauty and potential of repurposed materials, showcasing the ingenuity of artists who breathe new life into the discarded and forgotten, through a series of sculptural works, installations, and mixed media pieces. The deadline is September 3, 2025.

 

 

Call for 2026 Bresler Resident Artists + Montgomery College Collaborative AiR
deadline September 5
posted by VisArts

In honor of patrons Fleur and Charles Bresler, VisArts invites applications and proposals from local, national, and international artists for a four-month residency at our studios in Rockville, Maryland.

The Bresler Residency provides three dynamic individual artists or collaborative artist groups the gift of time, space, and financial support, along with a unique opportunity to create a new body of work, evolve an existing body of work, or develop a project in a stimulating, supportive environment.

· The Bresler Residency encourages interaction, dialogue, experimentation, and exploration with the VisArts artist community and the local community.

Bresler Residents present their work in solo exhibitions at VisArts. VisArts provides studio space free of charge, and provides a $2,000 stipend (paid over 4 months).

The Bresler Residency cannot provide housing.

 

 

Call for Submissions: 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art
deadline September 7
posted by Gibbes Museum

The Gibbes Museum and Society 1858’s Prize for Contemporary Southern Art is awarded to an artist whose work contributes to a new understanding of art in the South. Presented annually, the Prize recognizes the highest level of artistic achievement and welcomes applications from artist working across any media. Artists who reside, work in, or are from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia are encouraged and eligible to apply. Previous winners have subsequently received awards from the Joan Mitchell Fellowship, the Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, and the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant. Additionally, winning artists’ work has been received into the permanent collections of The National Gallery of Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Gibbes Museum of Art.

The extraordinary multi-disciplinary artist, Demond Melancon, was the recipient of the 2024 Prize, receiving a cash award of $10,000 and whose work will be on display at the Gibbes for a full year, beginning February 2025.

In addition to the monetary award, artwork will be chosen by the Gibbes Curatorial Team, in collaboration with the artist, for display in the Mary Jackson Modern and Contemporary Galleries for the duration of the year following the winner’s announcement. Applications are accepted exclusively through this website.

 

 

Princeton Arts Fellowship
deadline September 9

Princeton Arts Fellowships, funded in part by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, David E. Kelley Society of Fellows in the Arts, and the Maurice R. Greenberg Scholarship Fund, will be awarded to artists whose achievements have been recognized as demonstrating extraordinary promise in any area of artistic practice and teaching. Applicants should be early career visual artists, filmmakers, poets, novelists, playwrights, designers, directors and performance artists—this list is not meant to be exhaustive—who would find it beneficial to spend two years teaching and working in an artistically vibrant university community.

The Hodder Fellowship
deadline September 9
posted by Princeton University

The Hodder Fellowship will be given to artists and writers of exceptional promise to pursue independent projects at Princeton University during the academic year. Potential Hodder Fellows are composers, choreographers, performance artists, visual artists, writers, translators, or other kinds of artists or humanists who have “much more than ordinary intellectual and literary gifts”; they are selected more “for promise than for performance.” Given the strength of the applicant pool, most successful Fellows have published a first book or have similar achievements in their own fields; the Hodder is designed to provide Fellows with the “studious leisure” to undertake significant new work.