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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T170000
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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:20260505T090000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T180000
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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:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
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SUMMARY:Quiet Waters Park Fairy House Festival
DESCRIPTION:June 6 – June 28\, 2026 \nClap if you believe . . . \n Quiet Waters Park and the Friends of Quiet Waters Park Sculpture Committee  are\, by popular demand\, again hosting  this year’s Fairy House Festival! \n Residents of Anne Arundel County create and submit a Fairy House made of materials found in nature to be on display within the woods of Quiet Waters Park.  The response this year has been overwhelming and the submission limit has been reached.  Dozens upon dozens of fairy houses\, each wonderfully unique will be on display along the Holly Pavilion Trail from June 6 through June 28.  Don’t miss this peek at our very own Fairy neighborhood! \n The event is free to all (there is a park admission fee of $8) and donations to the Friends of Quiet Waters Park help to make this event happen.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/quiet-waters-park-fairy-house-festival/
LOCATION:Quiet Waters Park\, 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Children's Activities,Exhibit,Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
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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/2026-06-13/
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:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
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CREATED:20260428T185353Z
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SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
DESCRIPTION:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) \nWritten by Adam Long\, Daniel Singer\, and Jess Winfield \nDirected by Robin Schwartz \nTickets: www.ptcshows.org \nPerformance Dates at Live Arts Studio\, Annapolis Mall: \nFriday June 5- 7:00pm \nSunday June 7- 1:00pm and 4:00pm \nSaturday June 13- 4:00pm and 7:00pm \nSunday June 14- 1:00pm and 4:00pm \nSPECIAL PRESENTATION: Saturday June 6 AT 1:00pm Outdoor “Shakespeare in Severna Park”\, Woods Amphitheatre \nThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is a wildly fast-paced comedy that takes on all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays—plus the sonnets—in a single\, uproarious performance*. Using only a handful of actors and maximum imagination\, the show barrels through the tragedies\, comedies\, and histories with gleeful chaos. Equal parts parody and love letter to Shakespeare\, the play celebrates the Bard by making his works accessible and irresistibly fun for actors and audiences alike. \n*This production includes occasional mature humor\, suggestive language\, and playful irreverence toward classic texts. Viewers should be comfortable with comedic material that may include sexual innuendo\, strong language\, and staged violence/gore. \n  \n$20.00 General Admission Price \nApproximately 2 hours\, exact runtime TBD \n  \nPresenting Our Troupe: \nBrendan Cuddihee \nCrista Drysdale \nAmanda Matousek \nRichard Miller \nJonathan Monroe \nJason Vaughan \npasadenatheatrecompany@gmail.com \n443-274-7743
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Live Arts Studio\, 2002 Annapolis Mall Suite 1700\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Historic,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena Theatre Company":MAILTO:sharon@ptcshows.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T173000
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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/2026-06-13/
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T220000
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SUMMARY:Arts Annapolis 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Arts Annapolis event is a prototype for a future multi-day annual Arts and Cultural event to come in 2028. The testival will serve as a means for artists\, arts organizations\, local governments\, hotels and businesses to work together in developing unique Multi-Art and -Culture performances and venues that celebrate the area’s multitude of arts and cultures. The event will include all formal practices of art\, culture\, music and entertainment. \nSponsorship opportunities are available. We are seeking visual and performing artists\, including street entertainers and buskers as well as arts organizations to help create this future event please apply.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/arts-annapolis-2026/
LOCATION:53 West Street\, 53 West Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Arts District":MAILTO:annapolisartsdistrict@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T163000
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SUMMARY:Queer Annapolis: A Historical Walking Tour of Love\, Resistance\, and Community
DESCRIPTION:Long before the Stonewall Uprising\, and far beyond New York and California\, queer people have lived\, loved\, and shaped American history. From the nation’s earliest days\, LGBTQ+ individuals have been part of Maryland’s story\, even when their lives were pushed into the shadows. This guided walking tour explores over three hundred years of LGBTQ+ history\, pairing familiar landmarks with often-overlooked stories: from a Revolutionary War general to an African American schoolteacher. Join historian Dr. Chris Mielke as we honor those who challenged norms\, built community\, and were brave enough to be themselves. \nThe tour will begin at The People’s Park at 44 Calvert Street and end at the Museum of Historic Annapolis at 99 Main Street. At the conclusion of the tour\, a small reception will be held at the Museum\, featuring light refreshments and an opportunity to continue the conversation. \nPlease wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather\, as the tour is held rain or shine. The tour route is approximately 1.25 miles long and includes elevation changes and uneven walking surfaces. \nAdvance registration required; space is limited. Recommended for ages 13+.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/queer-annapolis-a-historical-walking-tour-of-love-resistance-and-community/
LOCATION:Museum of Historic Annapolis\, 99 Main Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Historic
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