Events

Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 7:00 PM

Merkin Dream III | Fashion Show

Thursday, October 30 |  7 PM to 10 PM 

TICKETS

Maryland Art Place (MAP) in collaboration with Baltimore-based fashion designer Kenn Hall is proud to present Merkin Dream III, a runway show. The first Merkin Dream show was held during the 100th Anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement during the Covid pandemic.The third iteration of Merkin Dream Fashion show will continue to expand on themes such as women’s rights, sex work, body image and dysphoria.

Volume 10: Dismantled explores queer identity and community as an exercise of celebration by bringing together artists from the Bureau of Queer Art and Maryland. Volume 10: Dismantled will serve as the backdrop to the third biennial Merkin Dream Fashion Show. Merkin Dream III  will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 7 PM to 10 PM.

Merkin Dream III will be an exclusive event and limited to only 80 guests due to capacity limitations. Purchase your ticket HERE.  MAP is located at 218 West Saratoga Street between Park and Howard Streets just within theBromo Arts & Entertainment District. 

Friday, November 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM

UNDER $2500 

Prospectus 

Virtual Application

UNDER $2500 Benefit Exhibition and Sale: Friday, November 21 | 6 to 10 p.m.  | Tickets $40

Last Chance (physical):  Saturday, November 22 | 12 to 4 p.m.

To SPONSOR, or DONATE click HERE

Deck the walls by giving the gift of art this holiday season! Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to host its 13th annual UNDER $2500 affordable art sale where artwork is sold on a first-come-first-served basis right off our gallery walls! Newly rebranded as UNDER $2500 - this event promotes the purchase of artwork by artists in the Maryland region. Guests can expect to mingle with other artists, collectors, patrons, and general art enthusiasts at the event. Take your purchases home with you the night of the event. Gift wrapping will be available on-site! 

The opening night sale (physical) will take place Friday, November 21 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (ticketed) and then again on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from Noon - 4 p.m. (free). Saturday is a ‘last chance’ opportunity to snag any artworks that remain on MAP’s walls. Tickets are $40 for opening night and can be purchased at the door or in advance HERE.

MAP will have holiday trees on display. Enjoy a cheerful atmosphere with an open bar, light fare, and some holly jolly tunes.

Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM

UNDER $2500 

Prospectus 

Virtual Application

Virtual Exhibition & Sale:  Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m. – Black Friday, November 28, MIDNIGHT.

The Virtual Exhibition will go LIVE on Saturday, November 22 @ 10 a.m. | REGISTER HERE

Deck the walls by giving the gift of art this holiday season! Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to host its 13th annual UNDER $2500 affordable art sale where artwork is sold on a first-come-first-served basis right off our gallery walls! Newly rebranded as UNDER $2500 - this event promotes the purchase of artwork by artists in the Maryland region. Guests can expect to mingle with other artists, collectors, patrons, and general art enthusiasts at the event. Take your purchases home with you the night of the event. Gift wrapping will be available on-site! 

The virtual ehibition and sale will take placefrom Saturday, November 22 @ 10 a.m. – BLACK FRIDAY, November 28 @  MIDNIGHT  and will be featured online HERE .  Artwork will NOT be available to view online until November 22 @ 10 a.m., be sure to register in advance in the interim! Registration is free.

Virtual Buyers Sales & Pick Up: Sold artworks from the virtual auction need to be delivered by the artist to MAP after the sale closes November 28th. MAP is aiming for all sold work to be on site for Buyer pick up by Tuesday, December 2nd just in time for the holidays. Buyers will be notified once your purchase is secured and onsite at MAP. BUYERS - Please make sure your artwork is at MAP before coming to pick it up. The pickup window will be Dec 2 – Dec 6, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment. All artwork will be wrapped and ready to fulfill its destiny as the perfect holiday gift! Call #410.244.1959 or email Caitlin@mdartplace.org to make sure your work is on site prior to coming to MAP.