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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624
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SUMMARY:"Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Show your Pride through art! Interested artists and crafters of all ages can submit their paintings\, drawings\, graphic designs\, photography\, collages\, poetry/written word submissions\, and handicrafts (anything that can be hung on the wall!)  to be part of our “Share Your Story With Pride” Art Show. \nArt submissions will be accepted at the Odenton Library\, Maryland City at Russet Library\, and Severna Park Library from Tuesday\, May 26 through Tuesday\, June 23. Please fill out the Submission Form to turn in with your artwork (attached below or available at the art submission branches). A virtual submission can be submitted here. \nThe Art Reception will be on Monday\, June 29\, from 6 pm – 7:30 pm. The art will be displayed in our meeting room until Tuesday\, August 11\, and can be viewed during our Queer Pride Hangout and Gallery Hours. \nDon’t know what to make? Come to one of our tie-in art programs at the Severna Park Library\, Odenton Library\, or Maryland City at  Russett Library. \nSubmissions are open to people of all ages connected to the broad and inclusive umbrella of the LGBTQ+ community. Art can be displayed anonymously or under a pseudonym. \nFor more information\, call the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/share-your-story-with-pride-art-show-submissions/
LOCATION:Odenton Branch AACPL\, 1325 Annapolis Rd\, Odenton\, MD\, 21113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Exhibit,Visual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
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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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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/2026-06-12/
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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SUMMARY:The Bounce! Art Party: Monochrome Edition (Annapolis Arts Week)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Bounce! Art Party to celebrate our local arts scene during Annapolis Arts Week! DJ\, sips\, snacks + interactive art. \n\n\nThe Bounce! Art Party is back! This Annapolis Arts Week tradition has received a full glow-up! Join us for the Monochrome Edition\, a celebration of the arts\, our local artist community\, and Annapolis Arts Week. \nThe concept is simple: dress head-to-toe in your favorite color and fill the gallery in living hues. Show up in bold crimson\, electric cobalt\, sage green — whatever your color\, you become part of the vibe. \nThe Art Party is both a celebration of our local arts scene and a fundraiser supporting Annapolis Arts Week. Expect a dope night filled with color\, interactive art activities\, music by DJ Davomakesbeats\, sips\, snacks and partying with fellow creatives. \nDress code: Pick a hue— come in your favorite color from head to toe! Get creative!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/the-bounce-art-party-monochrome-edition-annapolis-arts-week/
LOCATION:AND Creative\, 1851 McGuckian St\,Suite B\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401\, U.S.
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event
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