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This Week: Pitted closing reception at Area 405, Iconically Yours opening reception at Connect+Collect, opening reception for Anna Divinagracia at Creative Alliance, Art & Spirituality opening reception at Julio Fine Arts, Towson MFA Thesis exhibition openings for Alexis Irby + Zachary Diaz and open studios, Queer Artists + Archives Symposium at UMBC, John K. Gutierrez Memorial Walk, Doors Open Baltimore, The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade and Festival in Patterson Park, An Evening at the Walters, The Soul Soirée at Center Stage, and Time Out Productions at Submersive Headquarters — PLUS Station North Holiday Market call for vendors and more featured opportunities!

BmoreArt’s Picks presents the best weekly art openings, events, and performances happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas. For a more comprehensive perspective, check the BmoreArt Calendar page, which includes ongoing exhibits and performances, and is updated on a daily basis.

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Pitted: Home at the Heart of an Empire | Closing Reception
Tuesday, October 21 :: 5-9pm
@ Area 405

AREA 405 is thrilled to present Pitted: Home at the Heart of an Empire, reflecting the feeling of impermanence that grasps the Gen Z generation raised online. The show, created by PULP Collective, will be on view from October 10 to November 21, 2025.

A ship of technological innovation has been foaming through the ocean of information. Sailing into the 2000s, its accelerating speed leaves waves peaking higher and shorter in intervals: in “A Long-Term Timeline of Technology,” published by Max Roser on the World Economic Forum, a spiral chart shows centuries between early innovations collapsing into mere decades of transformation in our times. Born aboard this rocking ship, Gen Z is the first to come of age entirely online, where reality refreshes every second. As the vast ocean of information floods into vessels of glowing screens, this generation is swept by tides of unbearable velocity that would easily wash them away, were they not striving to stay grounded on land; a land everchanging amidst the current climate crisis.

 

 

BmoreArt Presents: Iconically Yours | Opening Reception
Tuesday, October 21 :: 6-8pm
@ Connect+Collect Gallery

Join us on Tuesday, October 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the BmoreArt Connect+Collect Gallery for the opening of Iconically Yours, featuring works by: Amy Boone-McCreesh, Ainsley Burrows, Cindy Cheng, Se Jong Cho, Schroeder Cherry, Richard Cleaver, Hoesy Corona, Brandon Donahue-Shipp, J.M Giordano, Gaia, LaToya Hobbs, Kei Ito, Jeffrey Kent, Jackie Milad, E. Brady Robinson, Ernest Shaw, Jordan Tierney, René Treviño, Jessie & Katey.

When given the opportunity, the art of our place and time brings a thoughtful beauty into our homes and captures our shared experience in diverse and surprising ways. It’s not decoration: it sparks conversations, it brightens our minds, it elevates our memories, it reminds us who we are.

In celebration of 10 years of BmoreArt’s print publications, our fall exhibition and benefit auction, Iconically Yours, offers a rare opportunity to purchase works by 20 of our city’s leading artists, a cross-section across stylistic and conceptual barriers. By bidding, you are supporting these artists in addition to BmoreArt as an independent, regional platform for creative communities to share brilliant ideas with new audiences.

 

 

Pandarayuhan: Home is a Memory | Opening Reception
Thursday, October 23 :: 6-8pm
@ Creative Alliance

Pandarayuhan: Home is a Memory is a solo exhibition by Anna Divinagracia that reflects on the complexities of home, identity, and longing through the lens of the Filipino immigrant experience. Rooted in personal history, the exhibition deconstructs familiar symbols and spaces of a house to reconstruct what it means to create a home, especially when shaped by two vastly different places: the Philippines and Baltimore.

The show weaves together lens-based work, sculptural installations, and alternative photographic processes that contrast the two places. Divinagracia builds a visual language shaped by fragmented memory, bureaucracy, and dislocation by using photographs, family archives, and immigration documents as recurring materials embedded and collaged into the surfaces of the work. These documents act as both personal record and visual anchor, representing the quiet, ongoing tension between belonging and uncertainty.

Pandarayuhan, meaning migration or the act of moving away, is not just about departure. It’s about the emotional labor of building something from fragments, and the quiet resistance in claiming space while also tethered elsewhere. The exhibition invites viewers to consider the quiet and often unseen details of immigrant life, the paperwork, the waiting, the adaptation.

 

 

Art & Spirituality | Opening Reception
Thursday, October 23 :: 6-8pm
@ Julio Fine Arts

 

 

Towson University MFA Exhibition: Alexis Irby + Zachary Diaz | Opening Receptions // Open Studios
Thursday, October 23 :: 7-9:30pm
@ TU Holzman MFA Gallery

Come visit the studios of Towson MFA students following the MFA Thesis Exhibition in the Holtzman Gallery, opening at 7 pm! Afterwards, venture through the Center For The Arts on the 2nd and 4th floor!

Participating Artists:
Erin Barry-Dutro
Sue Borchardt
DeVonn Caldwell
Ray Carruthers
Monica Heiser
Heidi Herman
Alexis Irby
Kelly Irvine
Catherine Khamnouane
Heather Liverman
Electra Lowe
Jillian Roper
Annie Tamini

 

 

Queer Artists + Archives Symposium
Friday, October 24 :: 9:30am-5pm
@ UMBC Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery

Long before institutions turned their attention to LGBTQ+ archives, Queer individuals preserved, shared, and celebrated their own personal and community histories. Celebrating Archives month and LGBTQ+ History month, the Queer Artists + Archives Symposium brings together artists, archivists, and historians — as well as those working across disciplines — to reflect upon the evolving role of archives in preserving and sharing the stories and histories of Queer artists. Participants include Rahne Alexander, Alexander D’Agostino, Leslie Cozzi, Kate Drabinski, Ben Egerman, Hunter O’Hanian, Joseph Plaster, James Smalls, and SHAN Wallace.

This symposium is held in honor of Amos Badertscher and in celebration of the recent publication Amos Badertscher: Images and Stories (Phaidon, 2025).

The Queer Artists + Archives Symposium is free and open to the public.

Registration is required. Please complete the registration form by October 20, 2025; requests after this date will be accommodated when possible.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

 

 

The 16th Annual John K. Gutierrez Memorial Walk
Saturday, October 25 :: 10am

The John K. Gutierrez Memorial Walk is an annual event held to commemorate the legacy of John Gutierrez. Friends, family and community members gather once a year for a walk through Druid Hill Park in remembrance of John and to help raise funds for the Gutierrez Memorial Fund. The Gutierrez Memorial Fund is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the arts and community in Maryland. All proceeds support our selected Legacy Project.

This is a Pre-Registered Event. There will be no on-site registration.

Check-in for the Walk at Gutierrez Studios in Clipper Mill at 10am. Enjoy coffee and pastries. The Walk starts after a brief welcome announcement at approximately 11am and the entire loop is just over 5 miles. Bring your friends, family- and your dog too!

 

 

Doors Open Baltimore: Remembering our Past, Reimagining our Future
Saturday, October 25 :: 10am-5pm

Remembering our Past, Reimagining our Future: Doors Open Baltimore is your opportunity to explore some of the city’s most unique spaces! On one day only, Saturday, October 25 from 10am-5pm, enjoy special access to buildings not normally open to the public. Attend free open houses at 40+ buildings that tell the stories of Baltimore’s past, support businesses that strengthen our communities, and spark dialogue about the city’s future. Additionally, guided tours will take place throughout the month. Check the website for more details: doorsopenbaltimore.org.

 

 

Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Dia de Los Muertos Festival 2025
Saturday, October 25 :: 4pm
@ Patterson Park – Pulaski Monument

4pm Festival, 6:30pm Parade Line-up, 7pm Parade
Kids & Family Costume Contest: Registration for kids and families begins at 3:30pm, Contest begins at 4:00pm

With over 20 years of monumental lantern making and spectacle-creating under their belts, the diverse communities of Baltimore come together each year to create The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade and Festival in Patterson Park!

The day begins with a family festival, featuring an adorable kids costume contest, lantern making, pop-up performances, an arts & crafts market, and more. Grab a picnic blanket for your family and friends and enjoy an array of food and treats from local food trucks and enjoy the afternoon.

Once the sun sets, the magic begins. Glowing floats and lanterns parade through the night surrounded by bright and beautiful music. Everyone is welcome to grab a lantern and march with thousands of neighbors, artists, musicians, and performers. Many more line the parade route to watch the delightful Great Baltimore Lantern Parade wind through the night!

Help keep Baltimore Glowing! Your support makes this free community festival happen! Please make a gift today.

 

 

An Evening at the Walters
Saturday, October 25 :: 6pm

Cocktail hour 6 p.m.
Dinner in the galleries 7 p.m.
Party 9 p.m. to midnight

An Evening at the Walters returns October 25, 2025!

Regarded as one of Baltimore’s most exciting arts and culture events, the gala and party is an extraordinary celebration of the cultural leadership and impact of the Walters Art Museum. Gather with over 500 fellow guests—arts supporters, community partners, artists, and Baltimore leaders—for an unforgettable evening of creative cocktails and culinary delights, stories of art and impact, and effervescent entertainment. Whether you join us at the gala to dine in the galleries amidst the splendor of breathtaking works of art from across the world or amp up the energy at the party, all are invited to this party with a purpose.

In this especially vital moment, attending An Evening at the Walters is an investment in the arts and cultural life of Baltimore. Our gala and party enables the museum to enhance outreach programs, expand collections, and advance our region’s creative economy through continued collaboration with local artists and community partners. Through this singular fundraiser, sponsors and individual ticket buyers allow us to uphold the Walters’ commitment to offer free admission for all to the museum, its special exhibitions, and dynamic programming.

Attendees of this highly anticipated annual event belong to a dynamic network whose support sustains the museum as a vibrant, accessible space where visitors can learn, connect, and be inspired by the transformative power of art. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of realizing this essential vision for the Walters.

 

 

The Soul Soiree
Saturday, October 25 :: 6-10pm
@ Baltimore Center Stage

The Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District will present its culminating marquee event of the year, The Soul Soirée – A Night of Music & Poetry, on Saturday, October 25th, from 6pm to 10pm. Join us for this highly anticipated evening set to take place at Maryland’s State Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage, as a part of their Shared Space Initiative. The Soul Soirée is more than an event—it’s a testament to the power of Black creativity and cultural legacy in Baltimore. Guests can expect a night of unforgettable artistry, while also invest in the future of the Black Arts District and the communities it serves. With its blend of artistry, elegance, and purpose, The Soul Soirée will showcase how Baltimore can shine as a hub of Black cultural excellence.

All proceeds will directly support the Black Arts District’s 2026 programming, ensuring another year of transformative arts initiatives, community-centered programming, and creative economic development.

 

 

VALEN-TIME OUT OF MIND: SURVIVAL TO UTOPIA!
Monday, October 27 :: 6:30pm
@ Submersive Headquarters

Following up on our wild Valentine’s day weekend, Time Out Productions is back! Join our esteemed Love Experts in welcoming our Beloved Community, Cuties, Couples, Dear Friends and Chosen Families – this time to our survival shelter where ‘Pink Pony Club’ takes on a new meaning, in our Immersive Community Build for these isolating and spooky, scary times.

Journey with us at former queer dance club turned survival shelter at 3523 Buena Vista Ave. Stay for our EPIC AFTERHANG where connections are made and love can lead where it will.

A a one night community experiment from Time Out!

Accessibility notes: While the building is accessible by those using a wheelchair or restricted in movement, we encourage folks with specific access needs to contact us at info@submersiveproductions.com. We are happy to assist you.

 

 

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Call for Vendors: Station North Holiday Market 2025
deadline October 22

Approximately thirty vendors will be selected for this curated market, with a special focus on vendors affiliated with the Station North Arts District. Outdoor vendors will be housed in our custom pink and green huts, fabricated by Open Works. To encourage broad participation, there is no application fee and no vendor fee required to participate.

 

 

Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art
deadline October 29
posted by The American Council of Learned Societies

ACLS invites applications for Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art, which support graduate students pursuing research on the history of art and visual culture of the United States, including all aspects of Native American art, and who are at any stage of PhD dissertation research or writing. ACLS believes that humanistic scholarship is strengthened by the inclusion of a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We encourage applications from PhD candidates from all degree-granting institutions in the United States.

The program offers seven fellowships for a non-renewable, continuous nine- to twelve-month term to be held between July 2026 and May 2027. The fellowships may be carried out in residence at the fellow’s home institution or any other appropriate site for the research. The fellowships may not be used to defray tuition costs or be held concurrently with any other major fellowship or grant. The entire fellowship term must conclude before the fellow receives the PhD.

The total award of $42,500 includes a stipend and additional funds for travel and research. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Henry Luce Foundation.

ACLS welcomes applications from all eligible doctoral students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other aspect of identity.

 

 

Gutierrez Memorial Fund’s Legacy Grant
deadline October 30

Our annual project-based arts grant calls for proposals from arts organizations and individual artists who are residents of Maryland and whose programs or projects serve Maryland communities. Special consideration is given to projects that build skills, engage community and transform our built environment.

 

 

Call for Entry: UNDER 2500
deadine November 1
posted by Maryland Art Place

Deadline: Saturday, November 1 @ MIDNIGHT | Application
PROSPECTUS 

CALL FOR ENTRY: Have your work purchased by local buyers & collectors, just in time for the holidays! Maryland Art Place (MAP) is seeking artists for UNDER $2500, our upcoming winter benefit exhibition & affordable art sale. The exhibition will include approximately 1-3 works by each selected artist (scale dependent – in the case of smaller works more than 3 pieces may be accepted). Each individual piece must retail for $2,500 or less.

Why UNDER $2500? In the last 2 years inflation has been a huge contributing factor to rising artwork sales prices. Simply put, the cost of goods for artists to create their art is far higher than it used to be. The majority of galleries consider the most important contemporary artwork value segments to be under $5,000–$10,000 according to ARTSY (2023.) It is with that in mind that MAP is presenting UNDER $2500 as affordable.

In our 13th year of the sale, we look forward to showcasing a more diverse and broader range of artworks. Artists are encouraged to submit works retailing in both the UNDER $500 and UNDER $2500 categories to include original works, editioned prints, sculptures and more.

UNDER $2500 is MAP’s winter benefit. Proceeds from the sale of artwork will be split 50/50 between Maryland Art Place and the artist. The event is ticketed ($40) however participating artists are welcomed free of charge.

UNDER $2500 is a hybrid, physical and virtual exhibition event. The physical exhibition opens Friday, November 21  from 6pm-10pm. Artworks may be purchased by patrons and taken off the walls on a first come first served basis that night. All works will be wrapped in brown paper with MAP’s signature holiday bow.

he virtual sale will launch the very next day, Saturday November 22 at 10 am and run through BLACK FRIDAY, November 28, 10pm. The virtual sale will include more artists than the physical sale. *Please note: applications received will be selected for either the virtual sale (featured online) exclusively, or for both the physical (featured in gallery) AND virtual exhibition (featured online). Your acceptance letter will indicate in which capacity your work will be presented.

MAP will maintain gallery hours Saturday, November 22 from Noon-4pm for any remaining physical works that may be left for purchase.

 

 

Artistic Production Grant: Spring 2026 Award Cycle
deadline November 6
posted by VIA Art Fund

VIA Art Fund invites applications for the spring 2026 award cycle of its Artistic Production grant program, which awards funding to individual artists, nonprofit organizations, and institutions to support new artistic commissions that take place outside museum or gallery walls, within the public realm, or in nontraditional exhibition environments. Individual artists or producing organizations seeking production funding must have a confirmed exhibition venue or presenting partner. Artistic production funding ranges from $25,000 to $100,000 per project. Grants are awarded to projects that best exemplify VIA Art’s three core values: artistic production, thought leadership, and public engagement.

 

 

Fellowship for Emerging and Underrepresented Women and Non-Binary Artists
deadline November 7
posted by A.I.R. Gallery

Established in 1993, the A.I.R. Fellowship Program for Emerging and Underrepresented Women and Non-Binary Artists has enabled more than 120 artists to realize their first solo exhibition in New York City with the support of the A.I.R. community. The Fellowship Program annually awards six local emerging artists with their first solo exhibition, professional development programming, curatorial support, and mentorship during a 12-month fellowship that runs September–August.

Intended to support artists in building sustainable and enriching artistic practices, the program provides participants with career-changing, lifelong resources and community in a space that encourages creative risk-taking and intergenerational dialogue. Central to the program are a series of professional development workshops on subjects such as grant writing and exhibition design, close collaboration with an A.I.R. artist mentor, and scheduled studio visits throughout the year, including one with a selection panelist.

Since 2009, A.I.R. has named one yearly A.I.R. Fellowship seat in memory of the artist, activist, writer, and feminist Emma Bee Bernstein (1985–2008). In recognition of Emma’s significant contributions as a young artist, the youngest A.I.R. Fellowship recipient receives the honor of holding the Emma Bee Bernstein Fellowship seat. Since 2024, A.I.R. has annually named one Louise H. McCagg Fellow in honor of artist, philanthropist, feminist, and mother Louise H. McCagg (1936–2020).

The A.I.R. Fellowship Program is made possible by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, as well as the generous support of The Arison Arts Foundation, The Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, The Bernheim Foundation, The Teiger Foundation, Materials for the Arts, and individual donors to the Emma Bee Bernstein Fellowship and Louise H. McCagg Fellowship Funds.

Learn more about our current and past Fellows here.

 

 

Calling Local Artists for the Takoma ARTery 2.0 Art Exhibition
deadline November 9
posted by Takoma Park Arts

Local artists are encouraged to apply for an upcoming exhibition at the Takoma Park Community Center featuring work by new or current members of the Takoma ARTery artists group.

Applicants should submit the online application form with the requested information by the Nov. 9 deadline. It’s free to apply, and there’s more info about our art exhibition program on the City website.

Artists don’t need to be Takoma ARTery members to apply, but artists who are selected for the exhibition should be new or current members of the Takoma ARTery, a local volunteer-run artists group that provides various benefits, including an online artist directory, storefront window displays, social media promotion, and artist events.

ARTery members don’t need to be Takoma Park residents but should have some connection to the city, such as living or working here or in nearby communities. More info is available at takomaartery.com.

 

 

The Hopper Prize
deadline November 11

The Hopper Prize is accepting submissions for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants. For this open call, they have increased awards to $4,500 and will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500, and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call, and all visual media is eligible. This open call provides a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. Additional exposure is available via a 30-artist shortlist, online journal, and Instagram, currently reaching over 150k.

 

 

Call for Solo Exhibitions 2026
deadline November 14
posted by VisArts

VisArts invites artists working in all media to apply for 2026 solo exhibitions in the Gibbs Street Gallery, Common Ground Gallery, and Concourse Gallery. Exhibitions in each of the galleries explore the breadth of contemporary art and feature emerging to mid-career artists. Exhibits reflect a wide range of media and experimental approaches that offer the viewer unexpected interactions with art.