Call-For-Artists The Stories of US: Exploring the American Experience and Narratives at BWI Airport
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In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and in partnership with the Annapolis 250 Commission, we warmly invite you to participate in a vibrant celebration of our county's rich tapestry of people, history, stories, and experiences. This exhibition offers a unique platform for artists and creators to express their visual narratives that encapsulate the American Experience in all its diversity. Recognizing that the history of our nation is an ongoing journey, still unfolding and evolving, we encourage artists to delve deeply into their personal perspectives as well as the broader community narratives. By doing so, they will explore the cultural richness and profound connections that unite us, inviting viewers to reflect on the shared journey of our collective history. Join us as we honor the past while inspiring the future through creativity and storytelling.
This exhibit at BWI Marshall Airport provides an excellent opportunity for local Anne Arundel County artists to showcase their talents to thousands of travelers. Exhibits rotate every four months, each with a new theme. Located between Concourse C&D in departures (pre-security).
All 2-D mediums are welcome, and the artwork is displayed in a public open space, so artworks must be framed or have edging that can be drilled into the wall. See the prospectus for more of the exhibition guidelines.
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The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County invites all Anne Arundel County residents (ages 18 and older) to enter The Stories of US Exhibition. The jurors will consider any two-dimensional work in accordance with the guidelines below. Selected works will be displayed at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, between concourses C & D (pre-security), departures from March 25, 2026 to July 27, 2026.
JURORS—The Arts Council Exhibition Committee is pleased to judge The Stories of US. Members include Artist, Greta Chapin McGill, Director of Catering and Conference Services at Live! Casino & Hotel, Jay Day, Executive Director of The Nonprofit Center, Jennifer Purcell, PhD, and sculptor and AACC professor Wilfredo Valladares-Lara.
ENTRY
Size Limitations: Without exception, the outside dimensions may not exceed 40” high by 72” wide, and the minimum dimensions must be 6” high by 6” wide. Weight cannot exceed 60 pounds.
Entries: A maximum of 3 original works may be entered.
Entry Fees: $10 for each entry. Entry fees are non-refundable. Submit one image for each piece entered. Artwork should not have been exhibited with the Arts Council for the last three years.
Eligible Artwork
Amateur and professional artists are welcome to apply. Any two-dimensional work can be submitted for consideration.
No clip frames or taped edges are accepted. The work must be presented in a manner appropriate to the artwork and able to accommodate a locking device. Works shall NOT BE WIRED for hanging.
**Frames must be a MINIMUM of one-half inch (½’’) wide in order to accommodate the locking device**
Read the full prospectus for complete details and rules.
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