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SUMMARY:She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory
DESCRIPTION:The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum proudly announces its newest exhibition\, She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory–a visionary presentation that examines the 250-year history of the United States of America through a Black Feminist lens. This exhibition brings together a powerful constellation of contemporary Maryland-based and internationally recognized Black women artists whose deeply personal and politically charged works bear witness to the past\, illuminate its impact on the present\, and conjure Afrofuturist visions. \nThrough a diverse range of media—including collage\, painting\, print\, photography\, textile\, installation\, and time-based media—She Speaks acknowledges Black women as active participants in the making of this country rather than passive bystanders\, highlighting artists who operate as historians\, archivists\, and scholars to tell their stories. Presented alongside rarely seen archival materials and family heirlooms\, the exhibition highlights the pivotal role Black women have played in shaping and preserving this nation since the Revolutionary era\, while envisioning liberated futures through cosmic speculation. \nFeatured artists include Elizabeth Catlett\, Alanna Fields\, Dr. Joan M. E. Gaither\, Charlyn Griffith-Oro\, Khaleelah I. L. Harris\, Martha Jackson Jarvis\, Fabiola Jean-Louis\, Jeannine Kayembe-Oro\, Zsudayka Nzinga\, Ada Pinkston\, Beverly Price\, Faith Ringgold\, Noreen Smith\, Darlene R. Taylor\, Jessica Valoris\, Savannah G. M. Wood\, and Alisha B. Wormsley. \nAs the nation collectively commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through coordinated national\, Maryland 250\, and Annapolis 250 initiatives\, this exhibition enters the conversation by expanding how American history is remembered and told. By retracing and reinterpreting these histories through the voices of Black women\, the exhibition challenges audiences to consider whose stories have been preserved\, and whose have yet to be fully recognized. \nShe Speaks is curated by Martina Dodd\, BDTM Curator of Collections and Exhibitions\, with curatorial support from Leslie Rose\, Exhibit Manager. Lending institutions include Academy Art Museum\, Galerie Myrtis\, Howard University Gallery of Art\, Washington\, D.C.\, James E. Lewis Museum of Art\, and Reginald F. Lewis Museum. \nShe Speaks will open to the public with an Opening Reception and Black History Month celebration on Saturday\, February 7\, 2026. The exhibition will remain on view through January 16\, 2027\, with interpretive programming offered throughout the year to further engage with the exhibition’s themes of history\, memory\, resistance\, and Black women’s enduring contributions to the nation’s cultural and civic life.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/she-speaks-black-women-artists-and-the-power-of-historical-memory/
LOCATION:Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum\, 84 Franklin Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum":MAILTO:bannekerdouglassmuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T121619
CREATED:20260302T212828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T143953Z
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SUMMARY:The Human Condition
DESCRIPTION:An Art Exhibition featuring the collaborative works of local artists and members of Families Anonymous; open Mondays 1-6 and on appointment\, starting March 22 through June 7\, 2026\, Arts Lab of South County\, 312 Deale Road\, Tracy’s Landing MD 20779.  (443) 333-9081; info@artslab.org.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/the-human-condition/
LOCATION:Arts Lab of South County\, 312 Deale Road\, Tracys landing\, MD\, 20779
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Lab of South County":MAILTO:info@artslab-sc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T121619
CREATED:20260319T150730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T202118Z
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SUMMARY:Call-For-Artists The Stories of US: Exploring the American Experience and Narratives at BWI Airport
DESCRIPTION:Call-For-Artists The Stories of US: Exploring the American Experience and Narratives\n\nIn honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and in partnership with the Annapolis 250 Commission\, we warmly invite you to participate in a vibrant celebration of our county’s rich tapestry of people\, history\, stories\, and experiences. This exhibition offers a unique platform for artists and creators to express their visual narratives that encapsulate the American Experience in all its diversity. Recognizing that the history of our nation is an ongoing journey\, still unfolding and evolving\, we encourage artists to delve deeply into their personal perspectives as well as the broader community narratives. By doing so\, they will explore the cultural richness and profound connections that unite us\, inviting viewers to reflect on the shared journey of our collective history. Join us as we honor the past while inspiring the future through creativity and storytelling.\n\n\nThis exhibit at BWI Marshall Airport provides an excellent opportunity for local Anne Arundel County artists to showcase their talents to thousands of travelers. Exhibits rotate every four months\, each with a new theme. Located between Concourse C&D in departures (pre-security).
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/call-for-artists-the-stories-of-us-exploring-the-american-experience-and-narratives-at-bwi-airport/
LOCATION:BWI Airport\, 1743 West Nursery Road\, Linthicum Heights\, Maryland\, 21090
CATEGORIES:ACAAC Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Council of Anne Arundel County":MAILTO:info@acaac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T173000
DTSTAMP:20260522T121619
CREATED:20260413T160320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T162138Z
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SUMMARY:All Things Great and Small Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:On view April 11 – May 24\nAn Exhibit about scale and the artist’s voice.\n\n\n\n\nThis show offers a curated view of work expressed in scales\, both big and small. This group show features a variety of styles and mediums for you to enjoy. \nParticipating Artists \nJorge Alberto\, Jill Basham\, Chris Best\, Kathy Daywalt\, Christine Drewyer\, Lois Engberg\, Micheal Godfrey\, Bruce Handford\, Matthew Hillier\, Liz Lescault\, Maria Marino\, Abigail McBride\, Terry Miller\, Barbara Nuss\, Julia Rogers & Paula Waterman
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/all-things-great-and-small-exhibit/
LOCATION:McBride Gallery\, 215 Main Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="McBride Gallery":MAILTO:info@mcbridegallery.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260522T121619
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SUMMARY:Spring Member Show at MFA Circle Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the Spring Member Show\nMaryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all MFA Members residing in any of the states or territories of the US\, Canada\, and Mexico to enter our Spring Member Show 2026. Any original 2D or 3D work will be considered and works selected by the juror will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from April 29 – May 23\, 2026.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/spring-member-show-at-mfa-circle-gallery/
LOCATION:Circle Gallery\, 18 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Federation of Art":MAILTO:info@mdfedart.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T121619
CREATED:20260428T185353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T185353Z
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SUMMARY:"Annapolis May Traditions" - Featured Arist Barbara Miller
DESCRIPTION:Jo Fleming Contemporary Art is delighted to feature realist paintings by local artist: Barbara Miller in “Annapolis May Traditions”.\nGrand scaled realist floral bouquets\, seen from above\, coincide with our historic May Day event. Barbara’s love of flying as well as the anticipated excitement of the Blue Angels are captured in her popular aircraft portrait style on queue for the Naval Academy Commissioning Week celebration. Open for viewing the morning of May Day (May 1st) from 10-5pm. Barbara will paint in the gallery starting at 10:00.\n\nExhibition Dates: May 1 – 31\, 2026\nArtist Reception: May 9\, 5-8pm\, Artist Talk at 6:00
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-may-traditions-featured-arist-barbara-miller/2026-05-01/2/
LOCATION:Jo Fleming Contemporary Art\, 68 Maryland Avenue\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fleming Contemporary Art":MAILTO:jo@jofleming.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000
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SUMMARY:Framing and Finishing: Woodworking in the Colonial Age
DESCRIPTION:Well before America declared its independence in 1776\, a building boom across the colonies meant that architects\, carpenters\, and artisans needed expertise\, materials\, and tools. Tools were specific to the role of carpenter\, joiner\, master\, journeyman\, apprentice\, and the unskilled labor force\, which would have included slave labor. \nThis exhibition represents more than 50 user-made and commercially produced house-building tools utilized by 18th-century woodworkers. Tools for framing a house\, along with those for finishing the interior–floors\, doors\, cornices\, windows\, shutters\, and chair rails-are represented. British and American wood planes\, measuring devices\, knives and saws\, braces\, and other implements are each a piece of art\, each used for a specific purpose. We acknowledge the skill and resourcefulness of these craftsmen and their part in building a new nation.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/framing-and-finishing-woodworking-in-the-colonial-age/
LOCATION:Maryland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T121619
CREATED:20260120T161912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T211212Z
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SUMMARY:The Weight We Carry: Mental Health Awareness Month Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Awareness Month Group Exhibition \nHal Gomer Gallery I May 16-June 14\, 2026 \nReception: May 21\, 2026\, 6-8 pm \nComplimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception. \nAll Ages! \nFree to attend \nHal Gomer Gallery \nThe Weight We Carry explores the complex\, often unseen experiences of mental health through the lens of art. This exhibition features powerful works by artists who confront\, express\, and transform personal and collective struggles into visual narratives. By illuminating the challenges embedded in mental health journeys\, The Weight We Carry invites us to reflect\, foster empathy\, and engage in conversations that reduce stigma and celebrate human strength.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/the-weight-we-carry-mental-health-awareness-month-exhibition/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Arts Center\, 194 Hammonds Lane\, Studio 194\, Brooklyn Park\, MD\, MD\, 21225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Arts Center":MAILTO:info@chesapeakearts.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260522T121619
CREATED:20260518T161713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T162310Z
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SUMMARY:Abjection and Alienation: Video Works by Martha Rosler and Pipilotti Rist
DESCRIPTION:A visceral comparison of two influential works of video art: Blutclip (1993) by Swiss visual artist Pipilotti Rist and Vital Statistics of a Citizen\, Simply Obtained (1977) by American conceptual artist Martha Rosler. \nThis exhibition invites you to compare these two works; to explore how each show the female body as transmogrified by society into a thing both abject and alien. Of equal importance\, we invite you to interrogate the different ways human beings are systematically controlled and dehumanized—not only women\, but also ‘foreigners’ and ‘citizens’. These works dare to ask how a person can feel both alien and native at the same time\, bound or unbound\, home or not-at-home. They challenge the societal forces that create this rending state of being. \nThematic questions we encourage you to consider while viewing these works include: Why do we otherize people? How can an objectified person reclaim feeling human? How can I be whole again? \nThis exhibition is sponsored by Laura Ricciardelli and David Watt. \nHOURS AND ADMISSION: Thursday\, Saturday\, and Sunday\, 10am-6pm; Friday\, 2-7:30pm. Admission is Free. \nACCESSIBILITY AND PARKING: The museum is wheelchair accessible. Free handicap and other parking available in the Edensword Parking Lot (off St. John’s Street between College Avenue and Calvert Street–turn at the yellow house).
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/abjection-and-alienation-video-works-by-martha-rosler-and-pipilotti-rist/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Art Museum\, 60 College Avenue\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T121619
CREATED:20260515T212933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T213736Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Solo Exhibitions with Artists Terra Monique and Rashid Cornish
DESCRIPTION:Join Anne Arundel County and the Arts Council in celebrating artists Terra Monique and Rashid Cornish at their solo exhibitions\, held at the Arundel Center. \n 
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/summer-solo-exhibitions-with-artists-terra-monique-and-rashid-cornish/
LOCATION:Arundel Center\, 44 Calvert Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:ACAAC Exhibit,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Council of Anne Arundel County":MAILTO:info@acaac.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260522T121619
CREATED:20260508T202448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T202448Z
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SUMMARY:Student Auditions Open for A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is Shakespeare at his most playfully chaotic. Four young lovers wander into the woods\, where a group of fairies—who really should not be in charge of anything—decide to intervene in their relationships. Thanks to one well-meaning but unreliable sprite\, everyone ends up briefly in love with the wrong person. Meanwhile\, a troupe of very sincere (and very untalented) actors attempts to stage a play. \nBy morning\, things are mostly sorted out\, dignity is lightly bruised\, and the whole experience feels a bit like a dream no one can quite explain. \nThis interactive\, fun\, outdoor production will be staged at Historic London Town & Gardens in Edgewater\, MD\, produced in partnership with Compass Rose Theater. Students ages 10-18 are encouraged to apply!  
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/student-auditions-open-for-a-midsummer-nights-dream-2/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Historic London Town & Garden\, 839 Londontown Road\, Edgewater\, Maryland\, 21037
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compass Rose Theater":MAILTO:office@compassrosetheater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T121619
CREATED:20251222T145102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T145102Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Kids Club: Pizza\, Art\, Games & Movies (Ages 6-10)
DESCRIPTION:🎉 The Not Slumber Party: The Ultimate Friday Night Kid-Free Escape! 🎉 \nLooking for a fun\, safe\, and hassle-free way to enjoy a date night or mom’s night out? Look no further! The Not Slumber Party is back again this month – the perfect solution for parents who want to enjoy a Friday night out while their kids have a blast with friends. \n✨ Details: \n\n\n\nAges: 6-10 years old\nMax Kids: 12 (so your child gets plenty of attention!)\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included: \n\n\n\n🍕 Pizza\, juice boxes\, and snacks to fuel all the fun\n🎲 A game activity table to keep little hands busy\n🎨 An art station to get those creative juices flowing\n🍿 A cozy movie & wind-down time to end the night just right\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n💧 Water bottle (stay hydrated!)\nFavorite games to share (Optional)\n🧘‍♀️ Yoga mat\, blanket\, or sleeping bag to snuggle up during the movie (Optional)\n\n\n\n✅ Drop them off in their PJs\, and enjoy your night out while we handle the fun!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/friday-night-kids-club-pizza-art-games-movies-ages-6-10/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:ArtFarm Annapolis\, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd.\, Suite 200\, Maryland\, Annapolis
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Classes,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtFarm Studios":MAILTO:info@artfarmannapolis.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T121619
CREATED:20260508T190450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T200236Z
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SUMMARY:Music on the Lawn at Captain Avery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Watch the sunset\, relax with friends and listen to music on our waterfront lawn. Hamburgers\, hot dogs\, snacks\, beer\, wine and soft drinks available for purchase. \nSee our full lineup and purchase tickets here. \nBring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Outside food is permitted but please no outside alcohol.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/music-on-the-lawn-at-captain-avery-museum/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Captain Avery Museum\, 1418 East West Shady Side Road\, Shady Side\, MD\, 20764\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Captain Avery Museum":MAILTO:programs@captainaverymuseum.org
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