I know I haven’t posted anything in a while, but I come to you with an open call for all Baltimore area artists!!

Utrecht Art Supply in Baltimore is working with the Mark Whistler Gallery to bring you our first semi-annual free juried art exhibition.

Show date is May 2nd 2008, we will be accepting submissions from April 25th to April 29th.  All entries must be hand delivered to either Utrecht Baltimore or Mark Whistler Gallery.  There is NO ENTRY FEE, however, artists must sign artist/gallery contract upon drop off of work.

Work must have artist’s name, address, phone number, email, artwork title, dimensions, media, and price.  All art work must be for sale and ready to be hung or installed easily (3-D work).

Prizes will be awarded before or by May 3rd. 

First Place - $100

Second Place - $50

Third Place - $25

This is a great opportunity for exposure for EVERYONE.

For those of you who haven’t been in the store lately, Gallery 17 is our in store gallery for local Baltimore artists.

Currently we are accepting wall hanging submissions for April, and 3-D work for the rest of this month, and maybe into April. Below you will find the submission form. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Remember that although we are not your typical gallery space that over 600 people come through these doors every week and a LOT of people look at the work hanging in the gallery space. So, although you may not think of it, if your work gets accepted you will get quite a bit of exposure.

And by the way work has sold out of the gallery… Amanda Achey sold a small but beautiful oil painting for $300! why not give it a shot.

Click the image below to see our submission form.

For those of you who are sick of sitting on your butts in your apartment on Thursday nights, or need to get out and away from your roommates, your dog or spouse- Mark Whistler has the answer for you!

Mark Whistler Gallery is now offering Life Drawing classes! And if you don’t have too much pocket money don’t fret, it’s only $15 (cash or check)!!

The evening studio starts at 6:00pm and goes to 8:00pm. This gives people plenty of time to drive home, get your supplies and head out for some good drawing fun. If you found you have forgotten something, don’t worry we are open until 6:30, so you can get what you need for the class.

But really, this is definately a great opportunity to bone up on one of those essentials of being an artist. And for those of you, who, like me, get into a funk every once in a while of not producing anything, you can go and this way at least you are still drawing something.

Take Advantage!!!

Hope everyone gets a chance to go out and support local art!

I don’t know if any of you have heard of this organization, but Art Exposure is a regional group that promotes the showing of visual arts in public spaces.

They have their own artist bank and are constantly looking for new members and artists to show their work. This is a great opportunity for people who are looking for general exposure. For more information please visit Art Exposure.

This was sent to us from the Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts.  If you have any questions please contact Gary Kachadourian, or the contact listed at the end of the ad. 

Good luck!!

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, located in
Annapolis, is seeking an experienced visual arts professional to serve as full-time gallery director.  Responsibilities include conceptualizing, planning and organizing year-round gallery schedule; designing and installing exhibitions; managing artist-in-residence program; and planning relevant public programming.  Must have minimum 3 years of gallery management, curatorial, exhibition planning or related experience; BFA or arts-related degree; excellent interpersonal, writing and organizational skills; ability to speak in public and represent the organization in a variety of settings; ability to manage multiple tasks and excellent computer skills. Salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.  Please send resume and cover letter (including salary requirements) to: lrose@mdhallarts.org.  Fax 410-263-5114. Or mail to Leslie Rose, Maryland Hall,

.  No phone calls please.  EOE.     

Baltimore’s GayLife Newspaper is holding an open call for artists for cover art. 

All submissions must be 9.75″x13″ and can be snail mailed to 241 West Chase Street, Baltimore, MD. 21201 or via email at mdwertman@baltimoregaylife.com

This contest is open to all Baltimore artists.

If you have any questions, please contact GayLife Newspapers.

Theodore Klitzke, acting president of the Maryland Institute College of Art from 1974-1976 and 1977-1978 passed away this Sunday 1-06-08.

 Mr. Klitzke was a vital part of transitioning MICA from an art school to a college, and for those who studied under him in Print Making and Art History he will be missed.

The Mark Whistler Gallery located @ 321 West Madison Avenue in Baltimore is having a New Years Eve party. As I understand it, it will be fully catered so there is a cover of $40.00 per person. However, this is a great chance to eat good food, drink good drink, and mingle with local area artists in a brand spanking new gallery. For more information please contact the Mark Whistler Gallery @ 720-373-5456.