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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Paint Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Now in our 26th year\, Paint Annapolis brings over 110 artists for a week of painting out on the streets of our beautiful historic city. Paint Annapolis\, hosted by MFA is a unique painting event that brings thousands of artists and art lovers to Annapolis the first week of June\, and puts international professional visual artists from the US\, Canada\, and Europe in the streets of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. \nAs the premier plein air painting event for this historic sailing town\, Paint Annapolis is the backbone of Annapolis Arts Month – a month-long celebration of visual and performing arts.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/paint-annapolis/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Federation of Art":MAILTO:info@mdfedart.com
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SUMMARY:Creative Circle - Monthly Meetup (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Class Experience \nTake some time to yourself to use your hands\, create and socialize with like-minded creatives. No experience necessary – just the willingness to get out of the house\, open your mind and have some fun. \nPlay in art and creativity is so important\, this is a great way to spend at least one evening a month tapping into that part of your brain and maybe even leaving with a new skill\, art piece or new friend. \nThe goal of this monthly gathering is to build friendships and community through art\, discussion\, making and experimenting. \nOn hand at each meetup will be Kate Thomas\, a creative coach and playful artist. (www.katetheartcoach.com).  Kate will open each meetup with an optional: \n\n\n\nA juicy prompt you can sink your teeth into.\nA surprise art material to give you limitations (this helps with creativity!)\nA multi-level approach to help you enter into something new or find depth to something old.\n\n\n\nTopics for Fall Semester: You also have the option to bring your own projects and stay accountable to investing in your art. \nSeptember 4 (Thursday) – Mystery Box \nOctober 2 (Thursday) – Circular Weaving \nNovember 6 (Thursday) – Chalk Pastel Murals \nDecember 4 (Thursday) – Artist Trading Cards & Potluck Party \nThis class provides: \n\n\n\nAccess to a variety of art supplies at the studio for you to experiment with.\nIdeas and feedback from other creatives.\nHelp working through a hang up\, including the white page.\n\n\n\nAll arts are welcome\, but please no oil or spray paints.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/creative-circle-monthly-meetup-fall-2025/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:ArtFarm Annapolis\, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd.\, Suite 200\, Maryland\, Annapolis
CATEGORIES:Classes,Visual
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