Maryland Art Place offers a variety of opportunities to artists throughout the year ranging from exhibition open submissions and general calls for entry. Below is a listing of MAP's current opportunites. Artists and curators wishing to submit a proposal to MAP please complete this FORM.
To keep up to date with MAP's latest calls for entry, please sign up for our e-mail newsletter by emailing Caitlin@mdartplace.org, or like our Facebook page.
Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis.
Hotel Indigo, Baltimore Downtown is a boutique hotel located in Baltimore, MD. MAP has been working closely with the hotel since it opened, selecting and installing the hotel’s permanent artwork collection including works by Jared Ragland, Gary Kachadourian and Christos Palios. Hotel Indigo and MAP share the same vision of supporting working artists in the region, and both look forward to their continued partnership and the rotation of quarterly exhibitions. For more information, visit www.baltimoreindigohotel.com.
General Guidelines & Information
Benefits to the artist: The selected artist(s) will benefit in the following ways:
Increased visibility of artist’s name and artwork through:
To apply, click here. Questions? Email caitlin@mdartplace.org.
Call for Entry: A Contemporary Fine Art Exhibition Celebrating Maryland’s Rich Equestrian Culture & the 150th Anniversary of the Preakness Stakes
Deadline: March 29 @ Midnight
As part of Preakness Festival 150, Maryland Art Place (MAP), in collaboration with The Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland (SECMD), is seeking artwork that highlights all aspects of horse culture in Maryland, including the Preakness Stakes. MAP welcomes a diverse range of submissions, from conceptual and multimedia pieces to sculpture and two-dimensional works. Submissions will be juried by MAP’s exhibition staff alongside representatives from MAP’s Program Advisory Committee.
Exhibition Timeline:
*The Opening Reception will coincide with the annual Bromo District Art Walk, which attracts thousands of visitors, maximizing the exhibition's impact and visibility.
Awards
To Apply:
About Preakness Festival 150
Preakness Festival 150 is a week-long celebration leading up to the iconic Preakness Stakes, blending world-class horse racing with cultural experiences, live entertainment, community events, and economic opportunities. The festival aims to drive tourism, showcase Maryland’s equestrian heritage, fuel business growth, and invest in communities. Preakness Festival 150 is produced by The Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and an affiliated foundation of the Maryland Sports Commission, a division of the Maryland Stadium Authority.
About Maryland Art Place (MAP)
Maryland Art Place (MAP) inspires, supports, and encourages artistic expression through innovative programming, exhibitions, and educational opportunities while recognizing the powerful impact of art on the community. Since 1981, MAP has been a critical resource for contemporary art in the Mid-Atlantic—nurturing new ideas and engaging the public.
MAP is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). Founded in 1967, MSAC champions creative expression, diverse programming, equitable access, lifelong learning, and the arts as a celebrated contributor to Maryland’s quality of life.
Questions? Contact: Caitlin@mdartplace.org
KIDOOO: Calling all Elementary, Middle School, and High School level artists!
KIDOOO INSTALL DAY:
Saturday, April 5 | 12 pm to 4 pm
OOO EVENT & SILENT AUCTION: TICKETS ($25)
Friday, April 11 | 6 pm - 10 pm
AFTER PARTY: TICKETS ($10)
Friday, April 11 | 10 pm to 1 am
MAP is happy to continue KIDOOO, a youth version of Out of Order! KIDOOO was created as an opportunity for young artists to exhibit their work in a major arts venue, expanding MAP’s services to students in elementary, middle, and high school level arts classes.
The opening of KIDOOO will take place in tandem with MAP's annual Out of Order event on April 11th, 2025.
Any artist is welcome to hang one original work of art on the first-come, first-served installation day of KIDOOO. The open installation day for KIDOOO will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2024 from 12 pm - 4 pm. To participate in the exhibition, artists must be ages five-sixteen.
No need to sign up in advance, just come by MAP's 5th floor Gallery @ 218 West Saratoga Street in the Bromo Arts and Entertainment District!
Submission Requirements:
All work must come framed and ready to hang. (size requirement is 24" x 24" or less)
Only one submission per artist
Registration is free
All works must be priced to sell and will be silently auctioned Friday, April 11th , 2024 from 6 - 10 pm
Please document your work prior to arrival. This image will be used for virtual bidding purposes and submitted with your loan agreement.
All forms will be virtual. You will receive the link to complete the loan agreement when you arrive. There will be volunteers and staff on-site to assist you.
Visit MAP's exhibition page for more information or read the full prospectus online. This year all bidding will be entirely virtual. Loan agreements can be filled out on-site when you deliver your work. Please bring your phone to complete the loan form virtually. We will have staff and volunteers on-site to assist you with this process. Email Caitlin, MAP's Exhibition Manager with any OOO inquiries, Caitlin@mdartplace.org.
OUT OF ORDER INSTALL:
Saturday, April 5 | 7 am to Midnight
KIDOOO INSTALL DAY:
Saturday, April 5 | 12 to 4 pm
OOO EVENT & SILENT AUCTION: TICKETS ($45)
Friday, April 11 | 6 pm - 10 pm
AFTER PARTY: TICKETS ($10)
Friday, April 11 | 10 pm to 1 am
Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to announce Out of Order (OOO), MAP’s Annual Spring Benefit Exhibition & Silent Auction, on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 6 o'clock in the evening. This year marks the 28th year of OOO. The auction will be both a virtual and physical exhibition and will be held in the MAP building located at 218 West Saratoga Street, just within the Bromo Arts District. OOO is a highly celebrated exhibition-event, and a ‘one-night-only’ opportunity for patrons and collectors to acquire contemporary art at unbelievably low silent auction prices.
MAP is happy to continue KIDOOO, a youth version of Out of Order. KIDOOO was created as an opportunity for young artists to exhibit their work in a major arts venue, extending MAP's services to students in elementary, middle, and high school level art classes.
This year’s theme for OOO is Barbarella: Queen of the Galaxy, based on the 1968 science fiction film. Artwork Does not need to be on theme to be entered - but it is encouraged. Attendees of the event can expect light fare, open bar, DJ t, ‘drag queens in theme’ and more. And let’s not forget KIDOOO, our signature (free!) kids Out Of Order for children ages 5-16.
Come dressed to impress and join the celebration in support of local & regional artists. Tickets are $45 presale and $50 at the door. Tickets include light tastings and an open bar. All tickets also include free entry to KIDOOO, MAP's accompanying youth-driven OOO exhibition to be held on the 5th floor of the MAP building the very same evening. Parents/guardians of KIDOOO may attend at a discounted price of $25 presale and $30 at the door. To purchase tickets visit THIS LINK
Submission Requirements and Install:
Any artist is welcome to hang one original work of art on a first-come, first-served basis. Installation will take place Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 7am-midnight. We will have donuts and coffee for the early birds. No need to sign up in advance, just come by MAP's first- floor gallery space @ 218 West Saratoga Street in the Bromo Arts District! You must be able to install your own work on April 5th to participate in the exhibition.
Questions? Join a virtual Artist Information Workshop on Saturday, March 29 at 2 PM via Zoom. Details on our website. LINK TO SEMINAR
Email Caitlin, MAP's Exhibition Manager with any OOO inquiries, Caitlin@mdartplace.org.
About Out of Order:
By covering the walls from floor to ceiling, Out of Order provides a salon-style display space for hundreds of artists to hang their work wherever they please. OOO plays host to a variety of artists and professionals practicing in the visual arts and is a great opportunity for students and emerging artists to get their feet wet in Baltimore’s creative sector.
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Maryland Art Place (MAP) inspires, supports, and encourages artistic expression through innovative programming, exhibitions, and educational opportunities while recognizing the powerful impact art can have on our community. MAP creates a dynamic environment for artists of our time to engage the public by nurturing and promoting new ideas. MAP has served as a critical resource for contemporary art in the Mid-Atlantic since 1981.
