Maryland Art Place

Programs

Programs Overview

Maryland Art Place (MAP) has been an anchor for contemporary arts in Maryland since 1981. Since its inception, MAP has effectively inspired, supported and encouraged artists in this region by offering exhibition opportunities, workshop and mentorship programs.

MAP creates a dynamic environment for artists to engage with the public, and each other, by nurturing and promoting new talents.

MAP offers a challenging schedule of innovative and diverse contemporary art experiences throughout the year. This includes the presentation of 6-8 annual exhibitions with complimentary programming including: gallery talks, performances and professional development workshops.

Annual Programs

4/10: Out of Order
Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to announce Out of Order (OOO), MAP’s Annual Spring Benefit Exhibition & Silent Auction, on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 6 o'clock in the evening. This year marks the 29th 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.

2026 Programs

Annual and Special Programs featured at Maryland Art Place

1/22: Opening Reception | ARTificial

ARTificial

On View:  January 22 - March 14 

Opening Reception: Thursday, January 22 | 6 PM to 9 PM 

Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to announce ARTificial, an exhibition in critical discourse with the utilization, implementation and innovation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in art making. ARTificial aims to explore the varied ways in which artists engage with AI and how it has shaped the arts since its inception. 

ARTificial is on view Thursday, January 22 - Mar 14, 2026. Please join us for the opening reception on Thursday, January 22 from 6 PM to 9 PM. Additional programming will be announced. 

 

2/26 - ARTificial Screening

ARTificial

Screening:  Thursday, February 26 | 6 PM to 8 PM 

6:00 PM - Doors 
6:30 PM Alicia Puglionesi
7:00 PM - Tara Youngborg
7:30 PM - Carrie Fucile and Brenton Lim

Artist Panel + Screening:  Thursday, March 12| 6 PM to 8 PM

ARTificial is on view Thursday, January 22 - Mar 14, 2026. Please join us on Thursday, February 26 for a curated line up + screening by Carrie Fucile and Brenton Lim MAP’s basement Cabaret and Bar. Doors are at 6 PM.

3/12: ARTificial - Panel Discussion + Screening

ARTificial

Artist Panel + Screening:  Thursday, March 12| 6 PM to 8 PM

Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to announce ARTificial, an exhibition in critical discourse with the utilization, implementation and innovation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in art making. ARTificial aims to explore the varied ways in which artists engage with AI and how it has shaped the arts since its inception.tained reflection on how algorithmic technologies reshape aesthetic production and cultural meaning.

ARTificial is on view Thursday, January 22 - Mar 14, 2026. Please join us on Thursday, March 12 for an artist panel discussion moderated by Caitlin Gill and the ORB, by Chris Combs + screening by Carrie Fucile and Brenton Lim MAP’s basement Cabaret and Bar. Doors are at 6 PM and performance begins at 7:30 PM.

4/10: Out of Order

Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to announce Out of Order (OOO),  MAP’s  Annual Spring Benefit Exhibition & Silent Auction, on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 6 o'clock in the evening. This year marks the 29th 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.

This year’s theme for OOO is TRASHED - featuring monster trucks + drag wrestling hosted by none other than Kenny Rooster. We will have a flash tattoo artist and arm wrestling hosted by Gunz of Steel in the basement.  Attendees of the event can expect light fare, open bar, DJ Aaron Keating, ‘drag queens in theme’ and more. Raffle will be announced during the event @ 8 PM. If you haven't purchased a membership check out our membership drive and earn the chance to win: a 90 Minute Massage with Flow Massage, 2 Tickets to the Everyman Theater 2026-2027 Season, A one-night stay at the lovely, boutique Hotel Indigo, a Gift Card to Ekiben, a Gift Card to Vivi's Chicken, MAP swag, vintage tee's, merkin dream undies + past exhibition catalogs. 

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.

Contact Us

Phone: 410.204.1959
E-mail: map@mdartplace.org