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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;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260625T162301Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Nina De Angelo Artists Without Limits Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:2026 Nina De Angelo Artists without Limits\n\nFeaturing differently abled Anne Arundel County artists\n\n\nReception on July 29\, 2026\,  5-7 PM at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library\n\n\nJuly 28 – August 28\, 2026\, at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library\n\n\nSeptember 1-30\, 2026\, at the Arundel Center
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/2026-nina-de-angelo-artists-without-limits-exhibition/
LOCATION:Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library\, 1410 West St.\, Annapolis\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:ACAAC Exhibit,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Aging & Disabilities":MAILTO:agmart11@aacounty.org.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20260708T145957Z
CREATED:20260625T173305Z
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SUMMARY:Muddy Creek Artists Guild Exhibition at BWI
DESCRIPTION:On display at the BWI Airport\, Gateway Gallery… \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/muddy-creek-artists-guild-exhibition-at-bwi/
LOCATION:BWI Airport\, 1743 West Nursery Road\, Linthicum Heights\, Maryland\, 21090
CATEGORIES:ACAAC Exhibit,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muddy Creek Artist Guild":MAILTO:janwillemvandervossen@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260813T182324Z
CREATED:20260813T182324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T182324Z
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SUMMARY:Community of Creators
DESCRIPTION:Apex Arts Staff Exhibit \nWorks from Apex teachers\, teaching artists\, production staff and administration. \nGallery @ Studio 39\n291 Locust Ave\nAnnapolis\, MD 21401 \nOn view August 17-September 28th. \nFree and open to the public.\n\nGallery Hours: \nM-Th 9am-5pm\nF 9am-3pm\nor by appointment\n410-208-1501
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/community-of-creators/
LOCATION:Studio 39\, 39 Locust ave\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T143921Z
CREATED:20260819T143921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T143921Z
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SUMMARY:Art Doll Class
DESCRIPTION:In this 4-session class you will create a one-of-a-kind art doll using simple hand-sewing and mixed-media techniques
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/art-doll-class/
LOCATION:Arts Lab of South County\, 312 Deale Road\, Tracys landing\, MD\, 20779
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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:20260910T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20251222T144751Z
CREATED:20251222T144751Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Night 2026
DESCRIPTION:Teens and Adults Welcome! \nLive figure drawing meets killer playlist. A unique life drawing experience featuring models ranging from burlesque performers to professional life models\, in both costume and nude. \nBYO supplies. We do have drawing boards\, easels\, and basic drawing supplies available if you need them. Feel free to bring a snack or a drink to enjoy during the session. \nSketch Nights always start with some short warmups\, then 5-10 minute sessions\, and end with 20-minute drawing sessions as the model moves through a variety of poses. \nNew Monthly Schedule for 2026: \n\n\n\nSecond Thursdays – Themed costume sessions with creative concepts (Jan-December)\nFourth Thursdays – Dedicated nude figure drawing (January\, March\, May\, September)\n\n\n\n  \n2026 Themes to Inspire You: \nFrom “Winter Luxe” fur coats and vintage ski wear in January to “Steampunk” adventures in November\, we’ve curated twelve unique themes\, including Valentine’s Romance\, Navy Nautical\, Afrofuturism\, Gothic Halloween\, and Holiday Elegance. Each month brings a fresh visual story to sketch!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/sketch-night-2026/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:ArtFarm Annapolis\, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd.\, Suite 200\, Maryland\, Annapolis
CATEGORIES:Classes,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtFarm Studios":MAILTO:info@artfarmannapolis.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T153628Z
CREATED:20260831T153628Z
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS "Siren Songs: Ghost Stories of the Chesapeake"
DESCRIPTION:Siren Theatre Collective is seeking volunteer performers for our autumnal staged reading\, “Siren’s Song: Ghost Stories of the Chesapeake.” Join us for an evening of haunting tales\, local legends\, and mysterious stories inspired by the rich folklore of the Chesapeake region. \nwww.sirentheatrecollective.org/volunteers/auditions\nStories compiled and staged by Robin Schwartz. \nVirtual Auditions!\nAudition deadline: Sunday\, September 20 at 12:00 PM (noon) \nTo audition\, please email the following to sirentheatrecollective@gmail.com by Sept 20:\n1. A one-minute audition video featuring a dramatic poem or monologue of your choice (does not need to be memorized\, please choose a piece that showcases your ability to tell an eerie or haunting story).\n2. A headshot\n3. Acting resume\n4. Scheduling conflicts through October 30 \nPerformances\nThursday\, October 29 & Friday\, October 30\n7:00 PM\nWoods Outdoor Amphitheatre\n611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd\nSeverna Park\, MD 21146 \nThis production will require approximately 2–4 rehearsals total\, scheduled after casting is complete. Rehearsals will take place at either Parris Underground in Severna Park or Woods Amphitheatre. \nAll performers must be available for both performances on October 29 and 30 as well as dress rehearsal on October 28th.\nNo prior theatre experience is required! We welcome storytellers of all backgrounds who are excited to help bring the legends\, mysteries\, and ghost stories of the Chesapeake to life. \nCome tell us a story… if you dare. 👻
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/auditions-siren-songs-ghost-stories-of-the-chesapeake/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church\, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd\, Severna Park\, Maryland\, 21146
CATEGORIES:Historic,Performance,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Siren Theatre Collective":MAILTO:sirentheatrecollective@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T174543Z
CREATED:20260831T174117Z
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SUMMARY:Every Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? People\, Places\, and Passing Moments
DESCRIPTION:LONGTIME CAPITAL GAZETTE PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL W. GILLESPIE PRESENTS\nEvery Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? \nExhibition of street portraits\, cosmic images and photographs capturing people\, places and passing moments opens Sept. 10 at Chesapeake Arts Center \nPhotography doesn’t end when Paul W. Gillespie’s workday does.\nFor more than three decades\, Gillespie has worked as a newspaper photojournalist\, photographing\nassignments throughout Anne Arundel County and beyond. But photography has never been limited to his\nwork. For years\, he has continued to photograph simply because it is how he experiences the world—from\nthe moon overhead to the people and passing moments he encounters on the street.\nThat personal work is at the heart of his new solo exhibition\, Every Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? People\,\nPlaces\, and Passing Moments\, opening Sept. 10 at the Patricia Barland Gallery at Chesapeake Arts Center.\nThe exhibition runs Sept. 10 through Nov. 8\, 2026\, with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10.\nThe exhibition brings together Gillespie’s street portraits and work made primarily over the past several\nyears\, along with photographs of musicians\, places and fleeting moments that caught his attention. It also\nincludes photographs of the moon\, a subject dear to his heart. A selection of images from his Journalists\nMatter: Faces of the Capital Gazette project connects the exhibition to an important chapter of his life while\nkeeping the focus on the broader range of work he has made away from his newspaper assignments.\n“Photography doesn’t end when my workday does\,” Gillespie said. “I’ve been doing this for so long that it’s\nreally more a way of life than a job. I see someone or something that makes me stop. If it’s a person\, I want\nto meet them\, learn about them and\, hopefully\, capture something of their story in my photographs so I can\nshare it with others. My hope is that by sharing those stories\, we might become a little more understanding\nand empathetic toward one another.”\nGillespie’s approach remains rooted in the idea of photography as capturing a moment that existed in front\nof his camera. His photographs are\, above all\, records of moments he encountered and chose to preserve.\nAt the center of much of his work are the people he meets and the stories they carry\, with each photograph\nan attempt to convey something of who they are and what makes them worth seeing.\nThat approach is particularly evident in Gillespie’s street portraits\, many of which began with encounters\nthat developed into relationships over time. Rather than simply documenting a face\, he looks for a\nphotograph that can give viewers a glimpse of the person behind it.\nThe exhibition’s title reflects Gillespie’s belief that photographs can carry stories beyond the moment in\nwhich they were made. Sometimes the story is found in the circumstances surrounding the photograph.\nSometimes it is in the person looking back at the camera. And sometimes it is simply the moment itself.\nAfter three decades spent photographing assignments for newspapers\, Every Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t\nIt? offers Gillespie the opportunity to show viewers what he photographs when nobody is assigning the\nstory.\nGillespie is also available for an artist talk or panel discussion in connection with the exhibition. \nEXHIBITION INFORMATION\nEvery Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? People\, Places\, and Passing Moments\nPaul W. Gillespie\nPatricia Barland Gallery\nChesapeake Arts Center\nSept. 10–Nov. 8\, 2026\nOpening Reception:\nThursday\, Sept. 10\, 2026\n6–8 p.m.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/every-picture-tells-a-story-dont-it-people-places-and-passing-moments/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Arts Center\, 194 Hammonds Lane\, Studio 194\, Brooklyn Park\, MD\, MD\, 21225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Arts Center":MAILTO:info@chesapeakearts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T173000
DTSTAMP:20260714T172612Z
CREATED:20260714T172612Z
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SUMMARY:BTM Pre- Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 9/10/26-12/14/26\, 4:30-5:30pm\, Room 301\, Price $238.05 (TFA26BTM10) \nIn this class\, students ages 5-6 begin learning basic ballet steps\, vocabulary\, and etiquette while still welcoming creativity\, building flexibility\, and focusing on movement and self-expression. Special emphasis is placed upon placement\, alignment and increased motor skills.\nThe attire for all children’s classes\, except where otherwise noted\, is as follows: Girls: Black leotard\, pink or skin-tone tights\, and corresponding pink or skin-tone ballet slippers. No jewelry. Hair should be neatly pulled back off of the face and neck. Boys: White t-shirt\, black tights\, and white or black ballet slippers.\nBallet Theatre of Maryland offers classes in two Annapolis locations. Go to www.balletmaryland.org for a complete list. \nNo class: 10/15 and 11/26\nConservatory Principal: Emily Carey\nFor more information on class content\, or the Ballet Theatre of Maryland Program\, please email btmschool@balletmaryland.org\, or call 410-224-5644.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/btm-pre-ballet-2/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T172612Z
CREATED:20260714T172612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T172612Z
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SUMMARY:BTM Classical Ballet 2
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 9/10/26-12/17/26\, 5:30-7:00pm\, Room 301\, Price $284.63 (TFA26BTM11) \nThis level is for ages 8-11+ and students should register for both BTM Classical Ballet 2 classes so that they are taking classes twice weekly. This class is the beginning of formalized classical ballet training. Class focuses include learning the sequence of working at the barre\, a continuation of learning steps in the center\, and stretching exercises. Musicality\, coordination\, and movement dynamics are concentrated on to help the dancer create a strong foundation for dance.\nThe attire for all classes\, except where otherwise noted\, is as follows: Girls: Black leotard\, pink or skin-tone tights\, and corresponding pink or skin-tone ballet slippers. No jewelry. Hair should be neatly pulled back off of the face and neck. Boys: White t-shirt\, black tights\, and white or black ballet slippers.\nBallet Theatre of Maryland offers classes in two Annapolis locations. Go to www.balletmaryland.org for a complete list. \nNo class: 10/15 and 11/26\nConservatory Principal: Emily Carey\nFor more information on class content\, or the Ballet Theatre of Maryland Program\, please email btmschool@balletmaryland.org\, or call 410-224-5644.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/btm-classical-ballet-2-2/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T182253Z
CREATED:20260804T182253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T182253Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Reception with Artist Paul W. Gillespie
DESCRIPTION:Every Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? People\, Places\, and Passing Moments. \nA solo exhibition by Paul W. Gillespie \nReception: September 10\, 2026 6-8 pm \nComplimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception. \nAll Ages! \nFree to attend \nPatricia Barland Gallery
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/gallery-reception-with-artist-paul-w-gillespie/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Arts Center\, 194 Hammonds Lane\, Studio 194\, Brooklyn Park\, MD\, MD\, 21225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Arts Center":MAILTO:info@chesapeakearts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T174228Z
CREATED:20260831T174228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T174228Z
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SUMMARY:Every Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? People\, Places\, and Passing Moments
DESCRIPTION:LONGTIME CAPITAL GAZETTE PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL W. GILLESPIE PRESENTS\nEvery Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? \nExhibition of street portraits\, cosmic images and photographs capturing people\, places and passing moments opens Sept. 10 at Chesapeake Arts Center \nPhotography doesn’t end when Paul W. Gillespie’s workday does.\nFor more than three decades\, Gillespie has worked as a newspaper photojournalist\, photographing\nassignments throughout Anne Arundel County and beyond. But photography has never been limited to his\nwork. For years\, he has continued to photograph simply because it is how he experiences the world—from\nthe moon overhead to the people and passing moments he encounters on the street.\nThat personal work is at the heart of his new solo exhibition\, Every Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? People\,\nPlaces\, and Passing Moments\, opening Sept. 10 at the Patricia Barland Gallery at Chesapeake Arts Center.\nThe exhibition runs Sept. 10 through Nov. 8\, 2026\, with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10.\nThe exhibition brings together Gillespie’s street portraits and work made primarily over the past several\nyears\, along with photographs of musicians\, places and fleeting moments that caught his attention. It also\nincludes photographs of the moon\, a subject dear to his heart. A selection of images from his Journalists\nMatter: Faces of the Capital Gazette project connects the exhibition to an important chapter of his life while\nkeeping the focus on the broader range of work he has made away from his newspaper assignments.\n“Photography doesn’t end when my workday does\,” Gillespie said. “I’ve been doing this for so long that it’s\nreally more a way of life than a job. I see someone or something that makes me stop. If it’s a person\, I want\nto meet them\, learn about them and\, hopefully\, capture something of their story in my photographs so I can\nshare it with others. My hope is that by sharing those stories\, we might become a little more understanding\nand empathetic toward one another.”\nGillespie’s approach remains rooted in the idea of photography as capturing a moment that existed in front\nof his camera. His photographs are\, above all\, records of moments he encountered and chose to preserve.\nAt the center of much of his work are the people he meets and the stories they carry\, with each photograph\nan attempt to convey something of who they are and what makes them worth seeing.\nThat approach is particularly evident in Gillespie’s street portraits\, many of which began with encounters\nthat developed into relationships over time. Rather than simply documenting a face\, he looks for a\nphotograph that can give viewers a glimpse of the person behind it.\nThe exhibition’s title reflects Gillespie’s belief that photographs can carry stories beyond the moment in\nwhich they were made. Sometimes the story is found in the circumstances surrounding the photograph.\nSometimes it is in the person looking back at the camera. And sometimes it is simply the moment itself.\nAfter three decades spent photographing assignments for newspapers\, Every Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t\nIt? offers Gillespie the opportunity to show viewers what he photographs when nobody is assigning the\nstory.\nGillespie is also available for an artist talk or panel discussion in connection with the exhibition. \nEXHIBITION INFORMATION\nEvery Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? People\, Places\, and Passing Moments\nPaul W. Gillespie\nPatricia Barland Gallery\nChesapeake Arts Center\nSept. 10–Nov. 8\, 2026\nOpening Reception:\nThursday\, Sept. 10\, 2026\n6–8 p.m.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/every-picture-tells-a-story-dont-it-people-places-and-passing-moments-2/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Arts Center\, 194 Hammonds Lane\, Studio 194\, Brooklyn Park\, MD\, MD\, 21225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260707T154532Z
CREATED:20260624T183241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T154532Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Circle - Monthly Meetup (Sept. 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Find your monthly creative adventure with like-minded creators in our monthly Creative Circle.\n\nDrop in or join us for all 5! \n\nAug. 13\nSept. 10\nOct. 1\nNov. 5\nDec. 10\n\nClass Experience\nEach session\, participants will uncover a new medium and creative challenge. No two are alike! \nCreative Kate\, art coach (www.katetheartcoach.com)\, will be your guide. Kate will open each meetup with an optional: \n\n\n\nWarm-up exercise to let go of the week\nSurprise art material to jump start your creativity\nJuicy prompt you can sink your teeth into\nIdeas for how to extend your art-making at home\nA mult-step approach that allows you to choose your level of guidance\n\n\n\nIn previous months\, we’ve done things like mystery boxes\, black and white (ink and salt and pepper)\, bedazzled resin futuristic jewelry\, circular weaving\, tiny clay food\, and much more. \nAre you ready to build friendships and community through art\, discussion\, making\, and experimentation? No experience necessary – just the willingness to get out of the house\, open your mind\, and have some fun. \nThis semester\, we’ll play with pop-up art\, iron-on wall fabric\, mosaics\, upcycling\, and take-home prompts to continue arting at home. Each class is a unique medium and has a prompt to get your creativity flowing. \nHear what participants said last semester: \n“I consider this ‘art therapy.’ It lets me step away from my life for a bit and be creative.” \n“Kate is the best – a calm\, kind teacher who guides when needed and also supports each student’s ideas and goals.” \n“Thanks for being low-pressure but encouraging.” \nYou also have the option to bring your own projects and stay accountable to investing in your art. This 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-sept-2026/
LOCATION:ArtFarm Annapolis\, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd.\, Suite 200\, Maryland\, Annapolis
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:First Exposure: Photography Foundations (4-weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Have a digital camera but don’t know how to use it? Want to brush up on your photography skills? Join photographer Kaitlyn McQuaid for “First Exposure\,” a 4-week digital photography workshop covering the foundations of photography. This workshop will run for 2 hours each week\, and we’ll cover one element of photography in-depth\, including Aperture\, ISO\, Shutter Speed\, Lighting\, and Composition. We’ll practice with in-class\, hands-on exercises\, and tips for capturing moments on your own outside of class. \n\nNOTES\n\nYou will receive an email 1 week before class starts with additional information. \n\n\n\nClass Requirements\n\n\n\n\nA digital DSLR camera is strongly recommended\, but if you only have a sophisticated point-and-shoot\, we are happy to have you as well. Just be mindful that some point-and-shoots don’t always let you adjust as many settings. With this in mind\, please check in with us if you have something different so our Instructor can see what kind of digital camera you have before the workshop starts.\n\n\n\n\n\nOther Things To Know\n\n\n\nCancellation\n\n\nDue to the small size of our classes and the planning required\, we are not able to issue refunds for missed classes. For classes with a waitlist\, if we can fill your spot\, we are happy to issue a refund.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/first-exposure-photography-foundations-4-weeks/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:ArtFarm Studios\, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:BTM Int/Adv Teen/Adult Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 9/10/26-12/17/26\, 7:00-8:30pm\, Room 301\, Price $284.63 (TFA26BTM12) \nThis class is for adults and teens ages 16+ and includes barre\, center\, and stretching exercises for adult/teen students with previous training. Prerequisite: three or more years of previous training or by permission of instructor to enroll.\nThe attire for this class is as follows: Women: leotards\, tights\, skirts\, warm-up pants. Hair should be pulled neatly off the face so it does not inhibit movement. Men: T- shirt\, jazz pants\, sweats or tights. Ballet shoes are required for both men and women.\nBallet Theatre of Maryland offers classes in two Annapolis locations. Go to www.balletmaryland.org for a complete list. \nNo class: 10/15 and 11/26\nConservatory Principal: Emily Carey\nFor more information on class content\, or the Ballet Theatre of Maryland Program\, please email btmschool@balletmaryland.org\, or call 410-224-5644.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/btm-int-adv-teen-adult-ballet/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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