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Call for Artists: Seeking artists of all disciplines for the Maryland Arts Directory Triennial!

PRESS RELEASE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2023

Call for Artists:

Seeking artists of all disciplines for the Maryland Arts Directory Triennial!

Deadline: Saturday, April 15, 2023

In celebration of the growing talent and diverse array of artists across the state, the Maryland Art Place (MAP) – in collaboration with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) – is seeking artists for the 3rd Maryland State Artist Directory Triennial exhibition (2023). 

Maintained by MAP, the Maryland Arts Directory originated as a regional resource conceived by MSAC. MAP has remained the responsible partner for the care of this critical resource for over 25 years. The Maryland Arts Directory is a free online platform that showcases the high-caliber, diverse, and relevant work of Maryland’s artists and arts organizations and promotes the vitality of Maryland’s arts communities.

Collectively MSAC and MAP aim to present a comprehensive survey of Maryland artists for the Triennial exhibition to be presented in the MAP gallery beginning Thursday, May 11 and closing Saturday, June 24, 2023. We are seeking visual/media, literary, and performing artists for this year’s exhibition roster. 

2023 Jurors To Be Announced

Past Jurors include: 

  • Gamynne Guillotte (2016): Chief Education Officer at The Baltimore Museum of Art
  • Dr. J. Susan Isaacs (2019, Visual Art Juror): Professor, Art History, Curator of the Dept of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education Galleries at Towson University
  • Jeremy Stern (2019, Visual Art Juror): Former Exhibitions and Program Manager at the Creative Alliance, Baltimore
  • Laure Drogoul (2019, Performance Art Juror): Interdisciplinary artist, Founder 14 Karat Cabaret, Co-organizer Transmodern Festival, Professor-Maryland Institute College of Art
  • Ada Pinkston (2019, Performance Art Juror): Mixed Media Artist, Community Artist, Conceptual Artist, Arts Education Lecturer, Towson
  • Hoesy Corona (2019, Performance Art Juror): Independent Curator & Multi-disciplinary artist

Eligibility: 

  • Artists must be Maryland residents. 
  • Artists must have a personal or professional MSAC Arts Directory profile page on msac.org/directory. To create a profile click here. Applications without a link to a directory profile will not be considered.
  • Artists must update their directory profile to include an updated bio, artist statement, and at least five artworks or samples based on their discipline area.
  • Artists must practice in one of the following disciplines: visual/media, literary, and/or performing artists.
  • No organizations may apply.
  • Artist duos and groups are eligible to apply. The MSAC profile listed in the application should include all artwork for review. There is space in the application to include the duo or group name and any supporting applicants. 
  • IAA awardees and Roster Artists are eligible to apply. 

How to Apply: 

  • To create or update your MSAC profile, log in to the Arts Directory by clicking the button below. (Please note it takes between 2 to 3 business days to see your changes reflected on your profile.)
  • After updating your profile, click on the Apply Here button below and complete the Google Form application. (Please update your profile in advance of submitting your application materials.) 
  • Please indicate if you’re applying to be considered for visual/media, literary, and/or performing artists by selecting one of the three options included on the application.
  • You may apply for more than one of the categories but you must complete an application for each category if you wish to apply for more than one. Please update both artwork sections (film/video, audio, visual arts, etc.) on your MSAC profile for consideration for each category. *Each category is juried separately* 

There is NO fee to apply 

Create or update your Arts Directory profile here

Apply here

 

Deadline: Saturday, April 15, 2023

For questions or to request a different format of the application, please contact Caitlin@mdartplace.org or call 443.889.0869.

Triennial Timeline: 

Call for Artists Released: March 17

Deadline to submit application: Saturday, April 15

Jurors Review applications: April 16 - April 23

Notification of acceptance to Artists: Week of April 24

Artist Drop Off: April 25 - May 6

Installation: May 8 -  May 11

Exhibition Opens: May 11

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 11, 6pm

Exhibition Closes: Saturday, June 24

 

QUESTIONS/INFORMATION:

443.889.0869 or email Caitlin@mdartplace.org

www.mdartplace.org | 410.244.1959 | 2019-2020 Annual Report

 

KIDOOO Calling all Elementary, Middle School, and High School level artists!

PRESS RELEASE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2023

KIDOOO Calling all Elementary, Middle School, and High School level artists!

KIDOOO INSTALL & ART WORKSHOP:

Sunday,  April 9  | 12 pm  to 4 pm

OOO EVENT & SILENT AUCTION:

Friday, April 21 | 6 pm - 10 pm

Maryland Art Place (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 21, 2023.

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 Sunday, April 9, 2023, from 12 pm - 4 pm. To participate in the exhibition, artists must be aged five-sixteen. MAP will host an art-making workshop on the day of installation so participating artists can come to hang out and stay to create! All craft materials will be provided! 

No need to sign up in advance, just come by MAP's 3rd-floor Gallery @ 218 West Saratoga Street in the Bromo Tower 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 21, 2023, 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, at Caitlin@mdartplace.org.

QUESTIONS/INFORMATION:
 
443.889.0869 or email Caitlin@mdartplace.org
 

MARYLAND ART PLACE (MAP) ANNOUNCES ITS 26TH OUT OF ORDER SPRING BENEFIT AND SILENT AUCTION EXHIBITION.

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2023

Contact: caitlin@mdartplace.org

p) 410.244.1959 email) caitlin@mdartplace.org

MARYLAND ART PLACE (MAP) ANNOUNCES ITS 26TH OUT OF ORDER SPRING BENEFIT AND SILENT AUCTION EXHIBITION.

OUT OF ORDER INSTALL DAY: 

Saturday, April 8  | 7 am to Midnight

KIDOOO INSTALL & ART WORKSHOP: 

Sunday, April 9  | 12 pm  to 4 pm

OOO ARTIST INFORMATION WORKSHOP: 

Friday, April 7 @ 1pm 

OOO & KIDOOO EVENT & SILENT AUCTION: 

Friday, April 21 | 6 pm - 10 pm | TICKETS

AFTER PARTY: Friday, April 21 | 10 pm to 1 am | TICKETS

PROSPECTUS

March 14, 2023: Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to announce Out of Order (OOO),  MAP’s  Annual Spring Benefit Exhibition & Silent Auction, on Friday, April 21, 2022, at 6 o'clock in the evening. This year marks the 26th 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 for children ages 5 to seventeen. MAP will host an art-making workshop on the day of install so participating artists can come to hang and stay to create! All craft materials will be provided! 

This year’s theme for OOO is Carnivàle, a nod to the 2003 HBO series that fictitiously followed the lives of carnival workers during the Dust Bowl. The origins of the “Carnival” proper are varied, though it is often thought of as a celebration of rebirth in nature. This spring we will do just that! Attendees of the event can expect entertainment by DJ Aran Keating of Ridiculous Entertainment, tarot card readings, face painting, ‘drag queens in theme’, and an after-party in the basement from 10 pm to 1 am.

Come dressed to impress and join the celebration in support of local & regional artists. Tickets are $40 on presale and $45 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 2nd 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. Arrow Parking will be providing free parking for OOO guests at the Arrow Lot across the street from Maryland Art Place on Saratoga Street. To purchase tickets visit: https://OutOfOrder2023.givesmart.com

Submission Requirements and Install:

Any artist is welcome to hang one original work of art on a first-come, first-served basis. The installation will take place Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 7 am-midnight. We will have donuts and coffee for the early birds and pizza and Karaoke in the basement from 9 pm to 11 pm for the late installers.  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 8th to participate in the exhibition.

OOO is a self-install exhibition. MAP has some installation materials (drills, screws, nails), but we recommend bringing additional installation materials due to supply and demand.  All works must be for sale and will be silently auctioned on the evening of April 21.  Proceeds will mutually benefit MAP and the artist, all sales will be split 50/50. 

  •  All work must come framed and ready to hang.  (size requirement is 40" x 40" or less)
  •  Artists must install their own work on Artist Install day, Saturday, April 8 between the hours of 7 am and midnight
  •  NO Application fee to exhibit!
  •  Only ONE submission per artist
  • Please document your work prior to arrival. This image will be used for virtual bidding purposes and submitted with your loan agreement.
  • The work you include in Out of Order must be for sale. The proceeds from the silent auction are split 50/50 between the artist and MAP. All works will be virtually silent auctioned Friday, April 21, 2022, from 6 -10 pm

 

 Participating artists receive free admission to OOO!

Questions? Come to the Artist Information Workshop on Friday, April 7 at 1 pm. Maryland Art Place is located at 218 West Saratoga Street between Park and Howard streets. On-street and garage parking is available.

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, at 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.

QUESTIONS/INFORMATION:

443.889.0869 or email Caitlin@mdartplace.org

www.mdartplace.org | 410.244.1959 | 2019-2020 Annual Report

Introducing Maryland Art Place (MAP’s) 2023 Membership Drive

PRESS RELEASE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2023

Introducing Maryland Art Place (MAP’s) 2023 Membership Drive

Not a MAP member!?? Now’s your opportunity!

Purchase a MAP membership between now and April 20th and get a FREE ticket to Out of Order,  MAP’s annual silent auction & benefit exhibition, + 20% general admission to the 2nd Annual Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair!

Out of Order will be held Friday, April 21st from 6 pm -10 pm with an after party from 10 pm - 1 am with special guest, Eze Jackson and stand-up comedy by the Port!

The Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair will take place Friday, March 31 – Sunday, April 2. The Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair showcases the latest contemporary art in prints from over twenty galleries, dealers, and print publishers from across the U.S. The Fair takes place at the Baltimore Innovation Center, 1100 Wicomico Street, in Baltimore’s Pigtown neighborhood.

By Purchasing your MAP membership between now and Thursday, March 30th you will enjoy the full benefits of this year’s membership drive to include the Baltimore Print Fair! Purchase before April 20, and you get free admission to Out of Order!

More about Out of Order (OOO)? This year marks the 26th 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. 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.

This year’s theme this year is Carnivàle! Attendees of the event can expect light fare, an open bar, entertainment by DJ Aran Keating of Ridiculous Entertainment, tarot card readings, face painting, ‘drag queens in theme’, and more. And let’s not forget KIDOOO, our signature (free!) kids Out of Order for children ages 5-17. 

Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair Dates & Times:

Friday, March 31st noon – 7 pm

Saturday, April 1st 11 am - 6 pm

Sunday, April 2nd 11 am - 6 pm

 

QUESTIONS/INFORMATION:

443.889.0869 or email Caitlin@mdartplace.org

www.mdartplace.org | 410.244.1959 | 2019-2020 Annual Report

BALTIMORE FINE ART PRINT FAIR

 

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March, 8 2023

BALTIMORE FINE ART PRINT FAIR

VIP Preview Party ($85): 

Thursday, March 30, 6 – 9 pm

General Admission ($15): 

Friday, March 31 |  12–7 pm

Saturday, April 1, 11 am–6 pm & Sunday, April 2, 11 am–6 pm

Maryland Art Place (MAP) is pleased to announce it will be this year’s Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair (BFAPF) Cultural Partner.  BFAPF 2022 (its inaugural year) was a tremendous success and is returning March 30–April 2, 2023. After its triumphant debut, the fair returns with nineteen exhibitors offering the latest contemporary art in print. Galleries, dealers, and print publishers from across the United States will present fine art prints, portfolios, and artist books from both established and emerging artists. Patrons may browse, converse, and shop for their latest acquisition.

MAP was incorporated on January 30th, 1981 to educate the general public in the area of contemporary, visual art produced by Maryland artists through exhibitions and performances; serving as an information center for Maryland artists and coordinating activities of other art-oriented institutions and organizations in Maryland. “The Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair is such an incredible event for the city! MAP is so proud to partner with BFAPF this year and happy to support an event that brings artists from around the nation to Baltimore and the Maryland region. The fair is a new, unique, positive asset Baltimore should cherish.” Amy Cavanaugh, Executive Director, Maryland Art Place

MAP directly supports 400-600 individual artists through exhibition opportunities, art sales, affordable rent, fiscal agency, internship opportunities, and more. MAP’s building is a beacon for the arts in downtown Baltimore city, not far from this year’s print fair, located at 218 West Saratoga Street within the Bromo Arts & Entertainment District.

MAP is also the managing partner of the Maryland State Artist Directory & Resource Bulletin on behalf of the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). MAP has remained the responsible partner for the care of this critical resource for over 25 years. The Maryland Arts Directory is a free online platform that showcases the high-caliber, diverse, and relevant work of Maryland’s artists and arts organizations and promotes the vitality of Maryland’s arts communities.

Tickets for the Preview Party and show days are on sale now at baltimoreprintfair.com. Members of Maryland Art Place receive 20% off general admission tickets! If you are a current MAP member, you will receive the coupon code in your inbox. Not a MAP member? Become one today by visiting https://www.mdartplace.org/get-involved/memberships

VIP Preview Party ($85): 

Thursday, March 30, 6 – 9 pm

General Admission ($15): 

Friday, March 31, 12–7 pm - Saturday, April 1, 11 am–6 pm & Sunday, April 2, 11 am–6 pm

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. mdartplace.org.

About MSAC: Founded in 1967, The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) is an agency of the State of Maryland's Department of Commerce that plays an essential role, ensuring every person has access to the transformative power of the arts. MSAC advances the arts in our state by providing leadership that champions creative expression, diverse programming, equitable access, lifelong learning, and the arts as a celebrated contributor to the quality of life for all the people of Maryland

 

QUESTIONS/INFORMATION:

443.889.0869 or email Caitlin@mdartplace.org

www.mdartplace.org | 410.244.1959 | 2019-2020 Annual Report

 

MARYLAND ART PLACE (MAP), CULTURAL PARTNER AT THE 2023 BALTIMORE3 FINE ART PRINT FAIR (BFAPF)

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2023

Contact: amy@mdartplace.org

p) 410.244.1959 email) amy@mdartplace.org

MARYLAND ART PLACE (MAP), CULTURAL PARTNER AT THE 2023 BALTIMORE3 FINE ART PRINT FAIR (BFAPF)

March 2, 2023: Maryland Art Place (MAP) is pleased to announce it will be this year’s Baltimore3 Fine Art Print Fair (BFAPF) Cultural Partner.  BFAPF 2022 (its inaugural year) was a tremendous success and is returning March 30–April 2, 2023. After it’s triumphant debut, the fair returns with nineteen exhibitors offering the latest contemporary art in prints. Galleries, dealers, and print publishers from across the United States will present fine art prints, portfolios and artist books from both established and emerging artists. Patrons may browse, converse, and shop for their latest acquisition.

MAP incorporated on January 30th, 1981 to educate the general public in the area of contemporary, visual art produced by Maryland artists through exhibitions and performances; serving as an information center for Maryland artists and coordinating activities of other art-oriented institutions and organizations in Maryland. “The Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair is such an incredible event for the city! MAP is so proud to partner with BFAPF this year and happy to support an event that brings artists from around the nation to Baltimore and the Maryland region. The fair is a new, unique, positive asset Baltimore should cherish.” Amy Cavanaugh, Executive Director, Maryland Art Place

MAP directly supports 400-600 individual artists through exhibition opportunities, art sales, affordable rent, fiscal agency, internship opportunities and more. MAP’s building is a beacon for the arts in downtown Baltimore city, not far from this year’s print fair, located at 218 West Saratoga Street within the Bromo Arts & Entertainment District.

MAP is also the managing partner of the Maryland State Artist Directory & Resource Bulletin on behalf of the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). MAP has remained the responsible partner for the care of this critical resource for over 25 years. The Maryland Arts Directory is a free online platform that showcases the high-caliber, diverse, and relevant work of Maryland’s artists and arts organizations and promotes the vitality of Maryland’s arts communities.

Tickets for the Preview Party and show days are on sale now at baltimoreprintfair.com. Members of Maryland Art Place receive 20% off general admission tickets! If you are a current MAP member, you will receive the coupon code in your inbox. Not a MAP member? Become one today by visiting https://www.mdartplace.org/get-involved/memberships

VIP Preview Party ($85): Thursday, March 30, 6 – 9pm

General Admission ($15): Friday, March 31, 12–7pm - Saturday, April 1, 11am–6pm & Sunday, April 2, 11am–6pm

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. mdartplace.org.

About MSAC: Founded in 1967, The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) is an agency of the State of Maryland's Department of Commerce that plays an essential role, ensuring every person has access to the transformative power of the arts. MSAC advances the arts in our state by providing leadership that champions creative expression, diverse programming, equitable access, lifelong learning, and the arts as a celebrated contributor to the quality of life for all the people of Maryland

Zeke’s Coffee: America’s Favorite Pastime

PRESS RELASE 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE: March 31, 2023 
 
Zeke’s Coffee:
America’s Favorite Pastime
 
On View:
Friday, March 31 - June 26, 2023 
 
Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 15 | 12 pm to 2 pm
 
Zekes’ Coffee Shop and Maryland Art Place (MAP) are pleased to present America’s Favorite Pastime, an exhibition featuring artworks related to baseball.  Baseball has played a major role throughout American history. We’re excited to STRIKKKEEE first with this catchy theme. Let’s root, root, root for the ball team and all the participating artists who knocked this show out of the park thanks to all our baseball art enthusiasts! Join us for the opening reception held at Zeke’s Coffee located at 4719 Harford Road on Saturday, April 15 between 12 pm and 2 pm. 
 
ABOUT ZEKE’s: In 205 Thomas Rhodes sold his first pound of coffee at the Baltimore Farmers Market. One year later he opened a retail space on Harford Road in Lauraville, and further expanded his operations to a fully functioning café just down the street at 4719 Harford Road in 2017. www.zekescoffee.com
 

Kevin Hailey: THE LIT HYPHAE TRADE

PRESS RELEASE 

FOR IMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16th, 2023

Kevin Hailey: THE  LIT HYPHAE TRADE

On View: 

January, 12 - April 13, 2023

Reception:

February 16 2023 | 6 to 8 pm

Hotel Indigo | 24 West Franklin Street | Free & Open to the Public

Maryland Art Place in partnership with Hotel Indigo Baltimore is pleased to present "THE LIT HYPHAE TRADE”, a solo exhibition by Baltimore-based artist, Kevin Hailey.  The exhibition is on view at Hotel Indigo Baltimore, located at 24 West Franklin St. from January 12 to April 13. A public reception will take place, Thursday, February 16 from 6 to 8 pm

About:

The Lit Hyphae Trade is a series of paintings concerning the movements and dynamics of mycelium.  Hyphae are the branches in mycelium; a fungal network that is found everywhere from our guts to the deep woods. Mycelium acts as a communication for trade of nutrients and sustainer of life. The hyphae forms have proven to be an inspiring subject in my painting both in form and concept. The assumed chaos of the structure of mycelium under a microscope displays an eerily similar gesture to my paint strokes. I have unconsciously adapted this technique within the single dimensional paintings in this show. I have also begun to believe in cosmic mycelium further depicted in the paintings with rich cerebral-like color galaxies.

It is known that mycelium has adapted a unique “barter system” for nutrients with which the various plants and organisms are communicating, thus posing mycelium itself as language. Mycelium as a language never displays a one-sided front. This approach to communication and bartering allows the plants the nutrients needed through a holistic and balanced behavioral model. I believe this possible Lingua Franca, established for the underground fungal world, could provide an example of how humans may achieve a more symbiotic and connected relationship with other earthly organisms, and ultimately ourselves.

Kevin Hailey is a Baltimore-based artist, born in Colorado by way of the San Francisco Bay Area. He has exhibited in LA, San Francisco, Denver, Portland, Berlin, Brooklyn, and now Baltimore. 

 

QUESTIONS/INFORMATION:

443.889.0869 or email Caitlin@mdartplace.org

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Zoë Charlton: Smokey Hallow

PRESS RELEASE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16th, 2023

Zoë Charlton: Smokey Hallow

On View:

Thursday, January 26th - Saturday, March 18, 2023

Maryland Art Place (MAP) is pleased to present Smokey Hallow, a solo exhibition by Baltimore artist Zoë Charlton that includes projected video, sculptures, and the prints that inspired Charlton's new body of artwork. Smokey Hallow is a homage to the former African-American community called Smokey Hollow which was founded in the 1890s in Tallahassee, Florida, the artist’s hometown. Communities like Smokey Hollow were hallow – sacred and communal Black spaces of care– that were (and still are) necessary as people built lives of autonomy, compromise, and solidarity. The video animates a 60” statue of a pregnant woman attributed to the Bangwa in Cameroon. In the projection, the statue journeys across birthing Black communities and landscapes behind her and consuming natural resources in her path.

Bio

Zoë Charlton makes large-scale figure drawings, primarily of women adorned with culturally loaded objects and covered in dense collaged landscapes. Charlton received her MFA degree from the University of Texas at Austin and participated in residencies, including Artpace Residency (TX), McColl Center for Art + Innovation (NC), Ucross Foundation (WY), the Skowhegan School of Painting (ME), and the Patterson Residency at the Creative Alliance (MD). Her work has been included in national and international exhibitions including The Delaware Contemporary (DE), the Harvey B. Gantt Center (NC), Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (AR), Studio Museum of Harlem (NY), Contemporary Art Museum (TX), the Zacheta National Gallery of Art (Poland), and Haas & Fischer Gallery (Switzerland).  

She is a recipient of a Pollock-Krasner grant (2012) and a Rubys grant (2014). Museum collections include The Phillips Collection (DC), Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (AR), Birmingham Museum of Art (AL), and Studio Museum in Harlem (NY). She is a co-founder of Kindred Creative Residence + Agro-ForesT, based in Fletcher, VT.  Kindred CRAFT is a BIPOC LGBTQIA+ led, inclusive collective of farmers, artists, educators, and activists committed to teaching sustainable living through regenerative agriculture, community outreach, and arts education. Charlton is a tenured, Full Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in The School of Art at George Mason University.

QUESTIONS/INFORMATION:

443.889.0869 or email Caitlin@mdartplace.org

www.mdartplace.org | 410.204.1959 | 2019-2020 Annual Report

The Breakfast Special: Cartoons & Cereal

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2023

The Breakfast Special: Cartoons & Cereal

On View:

Friday, January 20 - Wednesday, March 29

Opening Reception:

Saturday, January 21 | 10 am to 12 pm 

Located at: 

Zeke’s Coffee @ 4719 Harford Road

It's Breakfast Time! Zekes’ Coffee Shop and Maryland Art Place (MAP) are pleased to present The Breakfast Special: Cartoons & Cereal exhibition. We’re bringing back the nostalgia of childhood breakfast with a cartoon and cereal-themed exhibit! Do you recall spending your mornings perusing the back of a cereal box, or beating your siblings to that special prize hiding inside, all while you skimmed that week’s installment of your favorite cartoon? The Breakfast Special exhibition aims to celebrate just that!  

The reception will be held at Zeke’s Coffee located at 4719 Harford Road on Saturday, January 21 between 10 am and 12 pm. Zeke’s has house-made pop tarts and mini cereal boxes to fulfill your breakfast needs. This reception is breakfast-themed, and jammies are encouraged! 

ABOUT ZEKE’s: In 2005 Thomas Rhodes sold his first pound of coffee at the Baltimore Farmers Market. One year later he opened a retail space on Harford Road in Lauraville, and further expanded his operations to a fully functioning café just down the street at 4719 Harford Road in 2017. www.zekescoffee.com

 

QUESTIONS/INFORMATION:

443.889.0869 or email Caitlin@mdartplace.org

www.mdartplace.org | 410.244.1959 | 2019-2020 Annual Report

 

 

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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.

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Phone: 410.204.1959
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