Arts Council of Anne Arundel County

First Exposure
2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ArtFarm Annapolis, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 200, Maryland, Annapolis
Have a digital camera you don’t know how to use? 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.
Notes

You will receive an email 1 week before class starts with additional information.

Class Requirements

A 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 of the point and shoots do not 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.

Virtual Workshop from the MD Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES"
2026-02-05 14:00 - 15:30 | MD
REGIONAL HUMANITIES NETWORKS CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
February 5, 2026 2:00 – 3:30 PM
This session will cover what copyright, trademark, and patent is (and isn’t), how and when protection begins, what rights you hold, and how to register your work. It will also explain how to respond when someone uses your work without permission, including recent changes in copyright law. Whether you’re new to the topic or seeking a refresher, you’ll leave with practical tools to protect your work.
Christia Ravenell is the Staff Attorney at Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, where she provides legal assistance to clients, develops legal resource guides and professional development workshops, supports volunteer attorneys, and participates in advocacy and stakeholder initiatives.
Free- Via Zoom
To register, use this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tQbnpfKCRCulj-PDLHdP9g#/registration
Or contact: rforloney@mdhumanities.org

Creative Circle - Monthly Meetup (Fall 2025)
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | ArtFarm Annapolis, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 200, Maryland, Annapolis
Class Experience
Take 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.
Play 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.
The goal of this monthly gathering is to build friendships and community through art, discussion, making and experimenting.
On 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:

A juicy prompt you can sink your teeth into.
A surprise art material to give you limitations (this helps with creativity!)
A multi-level approach to help you enter into something new or find depth to something old.

Topics for Fall Semester: You also have the option to bring your own projects and stay accountable to investing in your art.
September 4 (Thursday) – Mystery Box
October 2 (Thursday) – Circular Weaving
November 6 (Thursday) – Chalk Pastel Murals
December 4 (Thursday) – Artist Trading Cards & Potluck Party
This class provides:

Access to a variety of art supplies at the studio for you to experiment with.
Ideas and feedback from other creatives.
Help working through a hang up, including the white page.

All arts are welcome, but please no oil or spray paints.

Registration for Theater Classes Now Open - All Ages
2026-02-06, 2026-02-07, 2026-02-13 | Compass Rose Theater at Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Third Floor, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
All classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A. or Master’s degree in theater (and/or music) who have teaching experience and work in the professional theater world. To enroll in the best acting classes (for adults, teens, and kids) in Annapolis, sign up today! We’re the only professional theater in Annapolis, MD, where young actors get an opportunity to be taught by and act alongside seasoned, professional actors.

'Holes' by Louis Sachar at Children's Theatre of Annapolis
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Holes
by Louis Sachar

Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnats. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys’ detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the warden makes the boys “build character” by spending all day, every day, digging holes: five feet wide and five feet deep. It doesn’t take long for Stanley to realize there’s more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment–and redemption.

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission
Performance: February 6-22, 2026

Fridays @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays @ 11:00 a.m.* & 4:00 p.m.
Sundays @ 2:00 p.m.

* No 11:00 a.m. performance on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

** SPECIAL EVENTS **

Relaxed Performance: 11:00 a.m.; Saturday, February 14, 2026
ASL Interpreted Performance: 4:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 14, 2026

For details regarding these special events, please click here to visit our Accessibility web page.

TICKETS: $18 (Youth ages 0-12, Seniors ages 60+, Active Military) / $20 (ages 13-59)
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

Rent at Compass Rose Theater
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Anne Arundel Community College – Humanities Hall, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, Maryland, 21012
RENT
By Jonathan Larson
This Tony Award– and Pulitzer Prize–winning rock musical, directed by Stephen Emery, with musical direction by Paige Rammelkamp, brings energy, grit, and hope as it follows a group of young artists in New York’s East Village.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sundays at 2
Humanities Building (Black Box Theater, Room 112)
Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012

COMPASS ROSE THEATER AND AACC JOIN FORCES FOR “RENT”
2026-02-06 19:30 - 2026-03-08 21:30 | Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, Maryland
COMPASS ROSE THEATER AND AACC JOIN FORCES FOR “RENT”
Unique Initiative Offers Students a Professional Theater Experience
Compass Rose Theater, a critically acclaimed professional theater and educational nonprofit in Annapolis, and Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) are producing the Tony Award-winning musical Rent by Jonathan Larson, Feb. 6 – March 8, 2026. The unique project reflects Compass Rose’s educational mission and its commitment to providing students with opportunities to work alongside professionals, both on stage and behind the scenes. AACC students were invited to assist with lighting, sound, costuming, ushering, and set building, and an opportunity to experience a professional audition to practice their acting and auditioning skills. A live 4-piece band will provide the musical backdrop to the award-winning show celebrating its 25th anniversary.
AACC’s Dean of Liberal Arts, Alicia Morse, says, “We are thrilled to begin 2026 with this new collaboration between AACC’s Theater Department and Compass Rose Theater. This provides an exceptional opportunity for AACC students to gain hands-on experience working alongside professional artists in a full-scale production of Rent. It strengthens our connection with the community by bringing powerful, live theater to local audiences. Thank you to AACC’s Theater Department Chair, Professor Sean Urbantke, and Executive Director of Compass Rose Theater, Barbara Webber, for bringing this vision to reality.”
The cast includes: DeMario Adams-Holiday (Tom Collins). Ryan Alexander (Roger Davis),
Alexandra Baca (Maureen Johnson), J.C. Bost (Ensemble), Olivia Cholewczyski (Ensemble),
Sydney Forrester Wilson (Ensemble), Christian Gonzalez (Angel Duman Schunard), Cameren Evans (Joanne Jefferson), Willie Hadnot, Jr. (Benny Coffin III), Azaria Oglesby (Mimi Marquez), Otega Okurume (Ensemble), Sam Slottow (Mark Cohen), Tyler M. White (Ensemble).
The artistic team includes Producer Barbara Webber, Director Stephen Emery, Musical Director Paige Rammelkamp, Set Designer Sean Urbantke, Lighting Designer Kerry Brandon, Choreographer/Intimacy Coordinator Elda Trombley, Costume Designer Ilana Mongilio, Stage Manager Amanda Matousek, AACC student Props Designer Kendra Reese, and AACC Alum Sound Designer Steph Condon.
“It’s been 30 years since Rent premiered Off-Broadway at the New York Theater Workshop and went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Musical, “says Barbara Webber, Executive Director of Compass Rose Theater. ”This production takes a modern look at the musical, with a live band, and a young, professional team that includes 3 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees (Sam Slottow, Azaria Olglesby, and Paige Rammelkamp) and a contestant from John Legend’s Team on NBC’s “The Voice” (Demario Adams-Holiday).”
Rent performances run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30-9:30 pm; and Sundays at 2 – 4 pm, Feb. 6 – March 8, in the Humanities Little Theater at AACC, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012.
Since its founding in 2011, Compass Rose Theater has produced more than 50 professional shows and earned eight Helen Hayes Award nominations and multiple Helen Hayes Award recommendations. Known for its powerful storytelling and commitment to education, Compass Rose serves students of all ages from across the DMV region.
TICKETS: Tickets are $10—$55, available until showtime while supplies last. Reduced prices are offered for students, seniors, military/veterans, and groups of 12 or more. Purchase tickets at www.compassrosetheater.org, through InstantSeats, or by calling 410-980-6662. Doors open 20 minutes before the show, with open seating. Free parking, Lot B.
Photos below are more available, by request. Reach out to barbara@compassrosetheater.org
Publicity Photos (credit: Joshua Hubbell for Compass Rose Theater)
Link to additional Images (available 2/9/2026)

The Compass Rose Theater’s Cast of “Rent” at Anne Arundel Community College, Feb. 6 – March 8, 2026
Back Row (L-R) Christian Gonzalez, Cameren Evans
Middle Row: Willie Hadnot, Jr., Azaria Oglesby, Ryan Alexander, DeMario Adams-Holiday
Front Row: Tyler M. White, J.C. Bost, Olivia Cholewczyski, Sam Slottow, Alexandra Baca
(Missing: Sydney Forrester Wilson, Otega Okurume)

Black History Month at the Museum of Historic Annapolis
2026-02-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Historic Annapolis, 99 Main Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
elebrate Black History Month at the Museum of Historic Annapolis!
Drop in on Saturday, February 7 for special family activities to commemorate the rich cultural heritage of the African Americans who have helped shape the nation.

Take our NEW tour, Race and Rights Guided Tour of the Museum, offered at 11 am and 2 pm (pre-registration required; space is limited. Registration for the tour includes museum admission.)

This 50-minute guided tour explores the powerful impact of African American community leaders on Annapolis’s history. Discover their roles in shaping local life, landmark court cases, and pivotal civil rights legislation. Please note, pre-registration for the tour is required.

Meet an Athlete and Author: Racine Smith Williams (11 am – 3 pm)

Meet Racine Smith Williams, the first Black gymnast to win the Maryland State All-Around title at age 15 and the first Black woman to compete all four years for the University of Nebraska! See Racine’s medals, plaques, and personal memorabilia as she shares her evolution from athlete to author, advocate, and women’s artistic gymnastic judge. Racine will share how her experiences shaped her voice and her mission to encourage young people to embrace who they are, and about her children’s book, Upside Down Is Right Side Up, a heartwarming story that celebrates friendship, responsibility, diversity, forgiveness, and accepting others.

Meet a Living Historian: Marita Carroll (12 pm – 2 pm)

Step back in time and meet a living historian portraying Marita Carroll, a Black Civil Rights activist who took part in the Annapolis lunch counter sit ins in the early 1960s, helping make meaningful change across the city and beyond.

Meet a Living Historian: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (11 am – 3 pm)

Step back to 1963 and meet a living historian portraying Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hear Dr. King reflect on his Letter from a Birmingham Jail, explaining why waiting for justice was not an option and how civil disobedience became a moral duty in the fight against segregation.

Create a special craft inspired by local Black history and culture.
Go on a Museum Scavenger Hunt through the museum and learn about local Black history.
Take a reading break in the Anne Arundel County Library Book Nook, featuring a specially curated collection of children’s books celebrating African American history and heritage.

Drop-in anytime during program hours. See schedule of events for specific activities.
Advanced registration recommended, but not required, except for the Race and Rights Guided Tour. All other activities are included with Museum admission.
Cost: $7 General Admission (8+); FREE for Children 7 and under, HA Members, and SNAP/WIC through the Museums for All program
MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION (does not include guided tour)

Yoga in the Gallery
2026-02-08 09:30 - 10:30 | ArtFarm Annapolis, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 200, Maryland, Annapolis
AND Relax… Yoga Series Sundays | 9:30 AM | AND Creative Gallery
Come as you are, leave inspired — AND Relax is your monthly gallery-inspired yoga series designed to move your body, spark your creativity, and recharge your mind. Each Sunday session blends mindful vinyasa, playful flows, and meditative stretches in the beautiful space of AND Creative Gallery, surrounded by art that inspires movement and imagination.
Once a month (last Sunday of each month), we turn up the volume on creativity with our themed flows:

AND Bend Ova – Afrobeat-inspired flow: let rhythm guide your body and loosen your edges.
AND Drop It Low – Hip-Hop / R&B flow: grounded, bold, and full of attitude.
AND Twist & Shout – Rock ‘n’ Roll yoga: energizing, dynamic, and full of power.
AND Stretch – R&B Slow It Down: deep stretch, meditative, and restorative.
AND Pop & (un)Lock – Pop music + movement yoga: playful, upbeat, and fun.
AND Chill Out – Lo-fi / Chill Hop restorative yoga: slow, restorative, and fully zen.

Whether you’re here for sweat, stretch, or stillness, AND Relax invites you to move at your own pace, explore your creativity, and connect with a community’s curious and playful minds.

AUDITIONS- Seeking Teen/Adult Performers for PTC's "The True Stories of the So-Called Big Bad Wolves"
2026-02-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity United Methodist Church, 952 Patuxent Rd, Odenton, MD, 21113, United States
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT- Seeking Teen/Adult Performers

The True Stories of the So-Called Big Bad WolvesWritten by Richard GremelDirected by Jonathan Monroe

Performance Dates:Saturday, April 11, shows at 10am & 11amSunday, April 12, shows at 3pm & 4pm

AUDITIONSLocation: Trinity United Methodist Church- 952 Patuxent Rd, Odenton, MD 21113Sunday, February 8, 1-3pmMonday, February 9, 7-9pmTentative audition date if needed due to weather closures-Tuesday, February 10, 7-9pmCallbacks: As needed only.

AUDITION INFORMATIONCheck-in on audition day will be held 15 minutes before the listed start time. Auditions start promptly at the listed time. If you must arrive later than the audition start, please advise in advance by email: pasadenatheatrecompany@gmail.com.For efficiency, please download and complete the “Actor Audition Form” in the Auditions section of our website: www.ptcshows.org. Please bring it to auditions along with your resume or list of experiences, and a recent headshot or photo. If you do not have a photo, one will be taken at sign-in. Audition forms will also be available in the audition room. Please arrive early if you do not have a form filled out in advance.

ABOUT THE SHOWThe True Stories of the Big Bad Wolves is a high-energy, family-friendly children’s show with playful storytelling and bold characters. Performers should enjoy physical comedy and engaging young audiences.

AUDITION INFORMATIONAuditions will consist of a prepared 1-2 minute modern comedic monologue.Please bring:A completed audition form1-2 minute comedic monologueHeadshot or recent photo attached to audition formProvide a list of conflicts beginning on February 8 and through March 22. Conflicts cannot be accommodated after the schedule is finalized.

CASTING NOTESCasting performers ages 14+All roles are open and unpaidPTC encourages actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, ages, abilities, and backgrounds to participate.

SHOW SYNOPSISWhat if the big bad wolves weren’t really that “bad”? Little Red Riding Hood, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and the Three Little Pigs got it all wrong… now the wolves are on strike, ready to tell their side of the story in a silly, laugh-out-loud adventure. Join us for a playful twist on these classic tales—full of fun, surprises, and you’ll be howling with laughter along the way!

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNJack Wolfe, P.I. – The Wolf from Little Red Riding HoodHarriet Howls – The Wolf from The Boy Who Cried WolfB.B. Wolfington – The Wolf from the Three Little PigsRed Riding HoodGrannyThe WoodsmanTimmy – The Boy Who Cried WolfTimmy’s FatherTimmy’s MotherPinky Pig – Built their house of bricksHammy Pig – Built their house of sticksPenelope Pig – built their house of straw(Doubling possible – Red/Mother/Penelope, Granny/Father/Pinky, Woodsman/Timmy/Hammy)

Watercolor for Beginners (3 week)
2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:30 | ArtFarm Annapolis, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 200, Maryland, Annapolis
Completely new to watercolor or want to brush up on your brushwork? Whether you have painted with watercolor before or are a complete novice, you can feel comfortable and accomplished each week with this watercolor class.
Our teaching artists will demonstrate and integrate a variety of techniques into each week’s lesson. With a new subject each week, feel free to bring an inspiration reference photo (either printed out or on your phone) or we can provide some excellent references.
Challenge yourself and get creative with some traditional brushwork and techniques, color blending, and composition in this multi-week class.
All materials are provided, but if you have your own paints or brushes you want to use, feel free to bring them along with you!
Beginner Watercolor Class – 3 weeks (Lindsday) – February 2, 9, 16 (6-8:30 p.m.)
Beginner Watercolor Class – 3 weeks (Cat) – April 6, 13, 20 (6-8:30 p.m.)
Beginner Watercolor Class – 3 week (Em) – October 5, 12, 19 (6-8:30 p.m.)

Podcasting 101 (adults)
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:30 | ArtFarm Annapolis, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 200, Maryland, Annapolis
Step into the host chair of your very own podcast!
Our 4-week Podcasting Class is designed to introduce you to the essentials of podcast creation. Led by John Wist, co-host and producer of his own podcast, this hands-on course will guide you through every step of the process—from developing your concept and honing your storytelling skills to mastering interview techniques, gear setup, audio engineering, and video production.
By the end of the class, you’ll produce a polished episode of your own podcast while collaborating and exchanging ideas with fellow participants. Whether you’re looking to launch a personal project or refine your content creation skills, this class will give you the tools and confidence to hit record and share your voice with the world!
Note: our podcast studio is available to rent after your class, so you can jump right into recording your own podcast in the same space you learned how to do it! To find out more: https://www.andcreativestudio.com/podcast-studio

Intermediate Watercolor Workshop (4 weeks)
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:30 | ArtFarm Studios, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Have you taken our Beginner Watercolor Workshop or are ready to build on your current skills?
Learn new techniques, and collaborate with other watercolorists in a studio environment.
ArtFarm instructor and painter, Cat Dolch, will lead the class in developing techniques, including sketching and composition, adding value, depth, and texture, traditional brushwork and techniques, color blending, and more.
All materials are provided, but if you have your own brushes and paints that you like to use, feel free to bring them along!

Watercolor for Beginners (4 week)
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:30 | ArtFarm Studios, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Completely new to watercolor or want to brush up on your brushwork? Whether you have painted with watercolor before or are a complete novice, you can feel comfortable and accomplished each week with this watercolor class.
ArtFarm instructor and painter, Cat Dolch, will demonstrate and integrate a variety of techniques into each week’s lesson. With a new subject each week, feel free to bring an inspiration reference photo (either printed out or on your phone) or we can provide some excellent references.
Challenge yourself and get creative with some traditional brushwork and techniques, color blending, and composition in this multi-week class.
All materials provided, but if you have your own paints or brushes you want to use, feel free to bring them along with you!

Virtual Lecture – “To Feel the Happiness of Liberty”: Celebrating “Making” and 250 Years of African American Material Culture
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
The Founding Fathers’ cries for liberty from tyranny and oppression resonated with African Americans and were embraced by Black craftspeople, both free and enslaved. This talk highlights the profound contributions of African American material culture in the enduring pursuit of freedom. It serves as the culmination of the DAR Museum’s 2025 exhibition and the accompanying catalogue, “Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence.”
In his lecture, Dr. Torren Gatson examines how the ideology of “making” fueled the success of African American craftspeople while simultaneously shaping and reframing the very foundations of American identity.
The Historic Annapolis Virtual Lecture Series is offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. If you enjoy this program, we hope you will consider becoming a member or making a donation today to support Historic Annapolis and our mission to connect all people with our shared history.
Can’t watch live? All lectures will be recorded. Please register and you’ll receive the link to watch the recording after the event.
Advance registration required; registration closes on half-hour prior to lecture.

World Artists Experiences 18th Annual International Film Festival
2026-02-10 19:00 - 2026-03-10 22:00 | MD
18th Annual International Film Festival February 10 – March 10, 2026
World Artists Experiences sponsors the film in partnership with respective embassies, international organizations, institutions, and, periodically, with individual filmmakers.
The festival recognizes the importance of bridging people and cultures worldwide.
Guide for Attending the Virtual Film Festival
In order to attend the 2024 Bridges to the World International Film Festival, attendees will need to follow the Zoom link below and provide a valid name and email address to attend. Zoom Webinars require both a valid name and e-mail address for security purposes.
ZOOM LINK
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2q36RzzzQ7eDtZouDSMQ6A If prompted, the webinar ID is 812 2349 2063, and the password is bridges.
World Artists Experiences Webinar
TOPIC
2024 Bridges to the World International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION
At 7 pm, guests will be invited into the Zoom Webinar room, where we will kick off the screenings with an introduction to that evening’s film. After the introduction, we will post the film’s screening URL in the chat box of the Zoom Webinar Platform. Guests will then follow that link to screen the film on their own computers. After the film has completed its runtime, guests are invited to return to the Webinar room to participate in a Q&A via the chat feature, if they would like to. We will hold brief closing statements and thank you’s at the conclusion of the evening.
February 10, 2026, 7 pm — Egypt
February 17, 20265, 7 pm — Estonia
February 24, 2026, 7 pm — India
March 3, 2026, 7 pm — Canada
March 10, 2026, 7 pm — USA
Time shows in Eastern Standard Time (U.S. and Canada)
Each Tuesday night, the film festival screening will use the same link listed above and begin promptly at 7 pm.
At 7 pm, guests will be invited into the Zoom Webinar room, where we will hold a pre-screening introduction.
Each film will be introduced by a diplomat, scholar, actor, and/or producer. The audience will then screen the film through the chat box. Following the screening, questions and answers will be addressed by the presenters. This program guide will direct you through the details for attending virtually and provide information on each film at www.worldartists.org.
The link to register for the film is in the technical section of the Film Festival Guide webinars: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2q36RzzzQ7eDtZouDSMQ6A Webinar ID: 812 2349 2063; Passcode: [REDACTED]

New Volunteer Open House
2026-02-11 12:00 - 18:00 | William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join Historic Annapolis for a Volunteer Open House! Meet current Historic Annapolis volunteers and staff, explore roles that match your interests and skills, and discover how you can make a real impact in your own community.
More than 100 volunteers contribute over 9,000 hours each year to support our historic sites and mission. From museum docents and garden helpers to event support and public programs, HA relies on dedicated volunteers.
Our volunteers are the heart of HA—their enthusiasm and commitment strengthen our connection to visitors and to Annapolis itself. If you’re passionate about history, gardening, or lifelong learning, we have meaningful opportunities for you.
With the growth of the Museum of Historic Annapolis and expanded tours and field trips, we’re excited to welcome new volunteers to help us serve our community. Volunteers are needed in a variety of positions: Paca House Docents, Garden Volunteers, Education Program Volunteers, and Special Event Volunteers. Come to learn more!
Registration not required. There is no cost to attend.

Gallery Reception for Brooklyn Park Middle School APEX Arts Exhibition
2026-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Lane, Studio 194, Brooklyn Park, MD, MD, 21225, United States
The Apex Arts Magnet program at Brooklyn Park Middle School brings student creativity to life, showcasing a vibrant array of artwork that reflects imagination, skill, and artistic growth. Alongside its counterpart program at Bates Middle School, it highlights the power of immersive arts instruction, guided by talented teachers and professional artists, cultivating not only artistic excellence but also collaboration, community connection, and a lasting love for the arts.
This exhibit is on view in our Patricia Barland Gallery from January 22-February 17, 2026.

Reception for andamio | scaffold exhibition at the AACC Cade Gallery
2026-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | AACC, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD, 21012, United States
andamio | scaffold Reception
Dates: Wednesday, February 4 – Thursday, March 5, 2026
Opening Reception: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:00-7:00pm
Panel Discussion with the artists: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 5:00-6:00pm
Join us for the Cade Gallery’s spring exhibition, andamio | scaffold, which brings together the work of Maria Luz Bravo, Gerardo Camargo, and Wilfredo Valladares Lara, three artists whose personal histories and collective memory are bound to migration, labor, and the evolving landscapes of identity. Their work—using photography, sculptural forms, and reclaimed materials—reveals how movement across borders and cultures shapes not only individual lives, but whole communities. Using the scaffold as a metaphor for holding weight during times of change and as a frame for transformation, the exhibition speaks to cities, materials, and bodies as traces of ancestral journeys, social struggle, and creative resilience. Together, the works map histories of displacement, hope, memory, and belonging across generations and continents. andamio | scaffold invites viewers to see beyond surfaces—into the labor, memory, and enduring spirit that reconstructs identity and builds new foundations of belonging.

Maria Luz Bravo’s (b. 1975, Mexico) photographs examine the intersections of space, politics, and social resilience. With a background in architecture, her practice explores the urban and architectural landscape as a lens to reveal broader social phenomena, with a focus on cities in conflict, contested political boundaries, and the resilience of communities navigating instability. In keeping with this focus, her recent series, titled “Debris,” captures the detritus—scraps of clothing, utensils, bags, and other necessities—abandoned by immigrants making the perilous passage to the United States. Rejecting a longer view that might situate these discarded objects in a specific location or landscape, Bravo instead turns her camera to the ground where her body is a corporeal reminder that this contested terrain was not always empty, nor was it silent.

Gerardo Camargo, born in Mexico City, explores the use of techniques and discarded materials traditionally used in building construction. In so doing, his work combines abstraction with the aesthetics of American architecture. Rather than making use of pristine materials, Camargo embraces the marks, cuts, scratches, fingerprints, and other evidence of utility and manipulation to speak to the past life and energy—the hidden effects of labor—evident in these objects. In so doing, Camargo creates alternative narratives that foreground the acts carried by bodies in motion, bodies engaged in labor, so often erased in architecture and our built environment. For example, American Landscape combines a paint spattered wooden ladder with carved mountainous form as an evocative reminder of the human toil and labor behind nearly every aspect of the urban landscape.
Artist, educator, and curator, Wilfredo Valladares, originally from Honduras, has built a practice that bridges cultures, histories, and lived experiences. His work has long sought to elevate the voices and cultural narratives of Latinx and Caribbean artists through public cross-cultural initiatives. In his interdisciplinary work, he has consistently brought together unusual materials with themes around memory and migration to create compelling new forms that speak to both personal and broader cultural narratives. In his recent series, created specifically for andamio | scaffold, Valladares uses recycled materials, found objects, and mixed media to examine migration, labor, and political displacement. As in Gerardo Camargo’s work, the materials make visible histories of use, wear, and endurance, reflecting the physical and emotional realities of crossing borders, working in unfamiliar spaces, and living with and in uncertainty. In works like Cruzando Sueños, Valladares draws on a complex interweaving of abstract and representational forms, with layered, often ambiguous meanings that speak to personal and collective narratives shaped by border crossings, deportation, and systems of power. Making use of such disused and overlooked items as water jugs and bullet-ridden street signs, these objects are reframed “as active witnesses to human labor, resilience, and survival.”
Image Credits:
Maria Luz Bravo, Untitled, from the series “Debris,” 2023.
Archival pigment print on cotton rag, 16 x 20 in.
Gerardo Camargo, American Landscape, 2025.
Discarded wooden ladders, carved discarded construction wood,
dimensions variable, approximately 12 x 12 x 4 ft.
Gerardo Camargo, La de la Falda de Serpientes, 2025.
Discarded sandpaper from local construction sites, marble stones, tape roofing felt, and discarded wood, 80 x 45 x 15 in.

Sketch Night 2026
2026-02-12 06:30 - 20:30 | ArtFarm Annapolis, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 200, Maryland, Annapolis
Teens and Adults Welcome!
Live 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.
BYO 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.
Sketch 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.
New Monthly Schedule for 2026:

Second Thursdays – Themed costume sessions with creative concepts (Jan-December)
Fourth Thursdays – Dedicated nude figure drawing (January, March, May, September)

2026 Themes to Inspire You:
From “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!

Sanborn Map Workshop
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:00 | William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Do you LOVE maps, buildings, and history? So do we!
Historians, preservationists, and planners often turn to the a resource that was never meant to have such lasting value: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. Created from the 1850s through the 1950s to support fire insurance underwriting, these detailed maps have become indispensable for tracing changes to buildings and understanding how cities and towns evolved over time.
Rachel Robinson, HA’s Vice President of Preservation, will provide an introduction and lead a hands-on tutorial on using Sanborn maps. Rachel will guide you through the seven map sets available for Annapolis (1885–1921), explain how to interpret the symbols and color codes with the Sanborn key, and show you how to explore maps from other communities across the country.
We invite you to come enjoy hot cocoa and cookies as you dive into this pre–Valentine’s Day workshop!
Advance registration required.

Christopher B Fowler and Peter T West at Paul’s Café Reception
2026-02-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Pauls Homewood Cafe in Annapolis, 919 West St, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join us at Paul’s Homewood Cafe in Annapolis to celebrate the exhibition of artwork by Christopher B. Fowler and Peter T. West. Bring your friends, enjoy refreshments, and help us celebrate their incredible work.
