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2023 Exhibitions

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Zeke's Coffee: Breakfast Special: Cartoons & Cereal

The Breakfast Special: Cartoons & Cereal

On View: Friday, January 20 - Wednesday, March 29

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 21 | 10am to 12pm 

It’s Breakfast Time! Zeke’s 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, 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

Kevin Hailey: THE LIT HYPHAE TRADE // Hotel Indigo

2/16/2023

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 in the Hotels Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats.

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 through, 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. @kevinhaileyart

Out of Order 2023

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

Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to announce Out of Order (OOO),  MAP’s  Annual Spring Benefit Exhibition & Silent Auction, on Friday, April 21, 2023, 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 the day on 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 10pm to 1am.

Come dressed to impress and join the celebration in support of local & regional artists. Tickets are $40 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. Installation will take place Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 7am-midnight. We will have donuts and coffee for the early birds and pizza and Karaoke in the basement from 9pm to 11pm 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, 2023 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 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, Caitlin@mdartplace.org

MAP is proud to be partnering with the Art Connection in the Capital Region (ACCR) again this year—a nonprofit that works to enrich lives by increasing access to original visual art in nonprofits throughout Baltimore/DC. Donated artwork is permanently exhibited within the public areas of partnering organizations and becomes part of a public collection. The artwork contributes to the creation of vibrant spaces, encourages dialogue, and fosters well-being amongst clients and staff on a daily basis. Check out some of the 100+ nonprofits ACCR has partnered with: artconnection-cr.org (http://artconnection-cr.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.

KIDOOO 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 OrderKIDOOO 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, 2022.

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 ages five-sixteen. MAP will host an art making workshop the day on install so participating artists can come to hang and stay to create! All craft materials will be provided! 

No need to sign up in advance, just come by MAP's 2nd 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, Caitlin@mdartplace.org.

MSAC Maryland Arts Directory Triennial Juried Exhibiiton

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

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

Zeke's Coffee: America's Favorite Pastime

Zeke’s: America’s Favorite Pastime

On View: Friday, March 31 - June 26, 2023 

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 15 | 12pm  to 2pm

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 12pm  and 2pm. 

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

Our Mission

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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