Exhibitions

OOO BENEFIT EXHIBITION & SILENT AUCTION: TICKETS ($45)

Friday, April 11 | 6 pm - 10 pm

LINK TO SILENT AUCTION

AFTER PARTY: TICKETS ($10)

Friday, April 11 | 10 pm to 1 am

Featuring: Highwire Improv

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. Attendees of the event can expect light fare, open bar, DJ Mikie Love and drag queen Onyx D. Pearl on theme. Highwire Improv will be in the basement for the after party!

And let’s not forget KIDOOO, our signature (free!) kids Out Of Order for children ages 5-16. Located on the 5th floor! Please keep in mind our Elevator is currently being modernized and unavailable for transit during this event.

Come dressed to impress and join the celebration in support of local & regional artists. Tickets to Out of Order 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. This year KIDOOO is generously sponsored by John Meyerhoff & Lenel-Srochi Meyerhoff providing free entry for the parents of exhibiting KIDOOO artists. To purchase Out of Order  tickets visit  THIS LINK

Parking is $10 in Air Garage across the street OR free on street parking after 8 PM

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.

Waymond Harrison | LIFE

On View: March 4 - May 30,2025

Reception: Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 5 PM to 7 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 LIFE,  a solo exhibition by Maryland-based artist,Waymond Harrison. The exhibition is on view at Hotel Indigo, located at 24 West Franklin St. from March 4 - May 30, 2025.  A public reception will take place Thursday, March 27 from 5 PM to 7 PM. 

About the artist: Waymond Harrison is an artist whose life is a testament to transformation through creativity. From a young age, he found himself ensnared in a cycle of legal troubles, spending much of his youth in and out of juvenile facilities and prisons. It was in Los Angeles, at the age of 30, during a lengthy incarceration, that he first encountered the redemptive power of art. Surrounded by the starkness of prison walls, he began painting, using materials from the prison print shop, and immersing himself in the works of legendary artists like Picasso, Basquiat, and Kerry James Marshall.

Art became his refuge, a means of self-expression, discipline, and personal growth. Through painting, Waymond discovered a profound sense of purpose, channeling his experiences into works that speak to resilience, introspection, and the capacity for change. His journey reflects not only the pain of the past but the beauty of reinvention—a powerful reminder of how art can illuminate the path to healing and self-discovery.

Please join us on Thursday, March 27 from 5 PM  to 7 PM at Hotel Indigo  for the opening reception celebrating the solo exhibition of Waymond Harrison. Hotel Indigo is free and open to the public. Please visit Hotel Indigo website for hours of operation. 

KIDOOO + OOO EVENT & SILENT AUCTION: 

Friday, April 11 | 6 pm - 10 pm |  5th Floor

This year KIDOOO is generously sponsored by John Meyerhoff & Lenel-Srochi Meyerhoff providing free entry for the parents of exhibiting KIDOOO artists.

Please keep in mind our Elevator is currently being modernized and unavailable for transit during this event.

LINK TO SILENT AUCTION

OOO BENEFIT EXHIBITION & SILENT AUCTION: TICKETS ($45)

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.

Come dressed to impress and join the celebration in support of local & regional artists. Tickets to Out of Order 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. This year KIDOOO is generously sponsored by John Meyerhoff & Lenel-Srochi Meyerhoff providing free entry for the parents of exhibiting KIDOOO artists. 

This year’s theme for OOO is Barbarella: Queen of the Galaxy, based on the 1968 science fiction film. Attendees of the event can expect light fare, open bar, DJ Mikie Love and drag queen Onyx D. Pearl on theme. Highwire Improv will be in the basement for the after party! To purchase Out of Order  tickets visit  THIS LINK

Parking is $10 in Air Garage across the street OR free on street parking after 8 PM

Best in Show: A Contemporary Fine Art Exhibition Celebrating Maryland’s Rich Equestrian Culture & the 150th Anniversary of the Preakness Stakes

On View: May 15  - June 21, 2025

Opening Reception + BROMO Art Walk: Thursday, May 15 | 5 PM to 9 PM (FREE)

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday | 11 AM to 4 PM:

Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to announce, "Best in Show," an exhibition celebrating Maryland's rich equestrian culture through the lens of contemporary art, made in partnership with the Preakness Festival 150 and Sport Corp., Maryland. The Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, May 15 and will coincide with the annual Bromo District Art Walk, which attracts thousands of visitors, maximizing the exhibition's impact and visibility.

MAP’s Best in Show Award Juror for this inaugural exhibition is Amy Eva Raehse, a MAP Program Advisory Committee Member and Executive Director, Curator & Partner at Goya Contemporary in Baltimore City. The top three "Best in Show" artists will be pinned and awarded cash prizes: Best in Show ($1,000,) Not Just a Runner Up ($500,) and Honorable Mention ($250.) the night of the opening, Thursday May 15, 2025. 

The preliminary jurying process was executed by MAP's Executive & Exhibition Directors + Program Committee member, Amanda Burnham, Professor of Foundations Coordinator, Department of Art+Design, Art History, Art Education; Towson University, Towson, MD.

Exhibiting Artists: Alexander Yaggy (photography,) Benjamin Jancewicz (photography,) Bria Edwards (photography,) Jack Novosel (painting,) Jennifer Hudson (mixed media,) Joseph M. Giordano (photography,) Jude Asher (sculpture,) Kevin Hailey (painting,) Leonard Streckfus (sculpture,) Lo Younge (painting,) Magan Ruthke (painting,) Michael Stevenson (painting,) Murat Sener (sculpture,) Rebecca Raubacher (painting,) Salih Zeki Sayer (sculpture,) Sharon Pierce McCullough (painting,) Sophie Chao (mixed media,) Trisha Kyner (sculpture) and Louise Wallendorf (lithography.)

Abbreviated Bio: Amy Eva Raehse

Prize Juror, Amy Raehse is the Executive Director and Partner at Goya Contemporary Gallery, which focuses on exhibiting, representing, and managing global artists and their careers in the field of Contemporary Art in both primary and secondary markets, and is the only gallery in the state of Maryland to be recognized by the ADAA for upholding the nation's highest standards of connoisseurship, scholarship, and ethical practices in the field of fine arts. Raehse has worked across various sectors including museum, gallery, not-for-profit, commercial, and academic arts over three decades. Her contributions have led to the placement of thousands of artworks in esteemed museum, public, and private collections worldwide.

Bio: Amanda Burnham

Amanda Burnham is an art professor at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland, and an award-winning visual artist whose drawings and installations have been exhibited internationally in venues including the Walters Art Museum, the Smithsonian Institutions, the Berman Museum, and the Delaware Contemporary. A 2025 Sondheim Art Prize Finalist, four time MSAC Individual Artist Awards recipient, and 2014 Ruby’s Grantee, Burnham holds a B.A. from Harvard University and an M.F.A. from Yale University.

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.

On View: Tuesday, June 11 - August 29, 2025

Reception: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 | 5 PM to 7 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 a solo exhibition by Maryland-based artist, Jennifer McBrien. The exhibition is on view at Hotel Indigo, located at 24 West Franklin St. from June 11 - August 29, 2025.  A public reception will take place Wednesday, July 2 from 5 PM to 7 PM. 

About the artist: 

Jennifer McBrien is a Baltimore textile artist who uses her sewing machine as a drawing tool to honor her fragile subjects. Her process begins with her ink drawings that are then translated through the eloquence of the stitched line. She uses fabrics to play with patterns, depth, transparency, and narrative. 

McBrien studied painting at Towson State University and the Maryland Institute, College of Art, receiving a BS in Fine Arts and an Advanced Teaching Certificate in Art Education for the state of Maryland. She taught in the Baltimore County School system for her last 15 years as Department Head for Parkville High School’s Art department. McBrien attributes her proficiency in drawing to drawing in front of a critical audience while teaching high school art for thirty years.

Please join us on Wednesday, July 2 from 5 PM  to 7 PM at Hotel Indigo for the opening reception celebrating the solo exhibition of Jennifer McBrien. Hotel Indigo is free and open to the public. Please visit Hotel Indigo website for hours of operation.

The Art of Impact: Celebrating 20 Years of Community Connections 

Exhibition on View: February 21 - March 15, 2025

Reception: Thursday, March 6 | 6 PM to 8 PM

Maryland Art Place (MAP) | Gallery Hours | Tuesday - Saturday | 12 PM  to 4 PM

Location: 218 West Saratoga St. | Baltimore, MD 21201

Maryland Art Place is excited to present The Art of Impact: Celebrating 20 Years of Community Connections – an exhibition and art placement event organized by the Art Connection in the Capital Region (ACCR). For over a decade, MAP has collaborated with ACCR to enrich underserved communities through initiatives like Out of Order and by hosting signature exhibitions. Together, we aim to recognize the many talented artists in our community while supporting the important work of local nonprofits. By working together, we can create nurturing and supportive environments that promote dialogue, build a sense of community, and improve overall well-being for the individuals, children and families receiving services from our nonprofit partners.

We invite you to join us in celebrating ACCR’s significant impact over the past 20 years by attending the opening reception and nonprofit matching event on Thursday, March 6 from 6 PM to 8 PM. Maryland Art Place (MAP) is located at 218 West Saratoga St. Baltimore, MD 21201 in the BROMO Arts District. Following the exhibition’s conclusion, the artwork will be permanently gifted to vetted nonprofits and will become a part of the selected nonprofits public collection(s).

We believe that visual art plays a crucial role in our capacity to heal and thrive. We hope you do too, and encourage you to attend in support of this initiative.

About Art Connection in the Capital Region (ACCR):

The Art Connection in the Capital Region (ACCR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing access to original visual art while creating meaningful opportunities for artists to donate their work to nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.

Our comprehensive donation program features direct placements and engaging in-person and virtual exhibitions, allowing participating nonprofits to select artwork that resonates with their mission and vision.

Through our initiatives, we transform lives by cultivating inspiring and supportive environments within the public areas of partnering nonprofits. We are committed to making a lasting impact within our community, enriching the experiences of the individuals receiving services and the dedicated staff and volunteers who support them.

Furthermore, ACCR invites collectors to donate artwork in support of our mission. In addition to the satisfaction of your contribution, you will receive a tax acknowledgment letter for your records.

About Maryland Art Place:

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.