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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
DTSTAMP:20260506T152939Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="AACPL":MAILTO:programming@aacpl.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260522T123202Z
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
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SUMMARY:Fairy Workshops at Quiet Waters Park Paint the Fairy Houses & Create Flower Fairy Crowns
DESCRIPTION:June 6 – June 28\, 2026 \nClap if you believe . . . \nQuiet Waters Park and the Friends of Quiet Waters Park Sculpture Committee are\, by popular demand\, again hosting this year’s Fairy House Festival! \nDozens upon dozens of Fairy Houses\, each wonderfully unique\, will be on display along the Holly Pavilion Trail from June 6 through June 28. They are the sublime creations of Ann Arundel County residents and made of materials found in nature. Don’t miss this peek at our very own Fairy neighborhood and\, for the first time\, the chance to join the Fairies by making art! \nJune 13 events will include a class to make flower fairy crowns (11AM- noon) and a  “Paint the Fairy Houses” art opportunity (1-3PM).  Take some fairy magic home! Supplies will be provided\, and the events require registration.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/paint-the-fairy-houses-workshop-at-quiet-waters-park/
LOCATION:Quiet Waters Park\, 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Children's Activities,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
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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:20260613T130000
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SUMMARY:The Temple of Our Survival: Alisha B. Wormsley Installation\, Performance & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:As the nation marks 250 years since its founding\, we are called to ask: whose survival made this nation possible? Join artist Alisha B. Wormsley for a special activation of The Temple of Our Survival (Children of NAN: A Survival Guide)—a mobile cinematic altar and gathering space dedicated to Black femme survival\, care\, and reMatriation. Presented in collaboration with artist Tsedaye Makonnen and harpist Megan-Joie Coleman\, this immersive event brings together ritual\, sound\, and collective storytelling as an act of historical reckoning and remembrance. \nThe program will feature a live ritual performance honoring Black femme survival\, including a guided group dreaming meditation and opportunities for audience members to participate by reading their own survival stories alongside those of historical Black femmes from Maryland and beyond — centering voices that the official record of nationhood too often left out. \nThe event will conclude with a panel conversation on the project and the ongoing practices of Black femme survival\, moderated by curator Martina Dodd\, exploring what it means to commemorate 250 years through the lens of those who were never meant to survive it — and did.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/the-temple-of-our-survival-alisha-b-wormsley-installation-performance-conversation/
LOCATION:Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum\, 84 Franklin Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Lecture/Discussion,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum":MAILTO:bannekerdouglassmuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T153000
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SUMMARY:Write by the Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join us for friendly and relaxed writing workshops led by Sandra Olivetti Martin\, publisher of New Bay Books and founding editor of the Bay Weekly\, and Julie Wakeman-Linn\, writer\, editor\, teacher. Individual assistance provided. Open to writers of all ages.  Pre-registration is preferred. \nSee workshop themes and register here. \nCaptain Avery Museum members: Free   Non-members: $10
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/write-by-the-bay/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Captain Avery Museum\, 1418 East West Shady Side Road\, Shady Side\, MD\, 20764\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Captain Avery Museum":MAILTO:programs@captainaverymuseum.org
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
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SUMMARY:Painting by the Pier
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Art Month at Captain Avery Museum on Saturday evenings in June! Join us for a relaxed outdoor sip-and-paint experience perfect for all skill levels. Participants are invited to experiment with watercolor to create a piece of artwork with guidance from instructor Gillian Conner. We will explore subjects such as still life with natural objects\, landscapes\, or painting from reference photos.  Registration fee includes materials\, drinks\, and light refreshments.  This event is intended for participants 21+. \nDates: June 13\, June 20\, June 26 \nTime: 4:30-6:00PM \nRegistration fee per session: $25/ members\, $30 non-members \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/painting-by-the-pier/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Captain Avery Museum\, 1418 East West Shady Side Road\, Shady Side\, MD\, 20764\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T145412Z
CREATED:20260513T145412Z
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SUMMARY:We Are the Queerdos\, Mister! A Burlesque Tribute to Queer Icons
DESCRIPTION:Tippitywitchet Productions is celebrating Pride with a tribute to queer icons! On Saturday\, June 13 join us at ArtFarm for the gayest burlesque and variety you’ll ever see in Annapolis.  \nQueerdos taking the stage include: Evie Vixen\, The Goetic Prince\, London St. Juniper\, Mary Muse\, Orion St. Michael\, Rivie Wiles\, and Wren O’Pauls! \nDoors are at 7pm at ArtFarm\, Annapolis for bar sales and vendor shopping. The show starts at 8! \n\nTICKETS\nVIP+ First Row: $40 \nVIP Second Row: $30 \nGA Advance: $20 \nGA Door: $25 \nVirtual Livestream: $10 \n \nAll Tippitywitchet Productions burlesque shows are for audiences 21+. Audience members must show a valid ID at the door.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/we-are-the-queerdos-mister-a-burlesque-tribute-to-queer-icons/
LOCATION:ArtFarm Annapolis\, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd.\, Suite 200\, Maryland\, Annapolis
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Performance
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