Exhibits and Events

RECEPTION:
FRI • NOV 3
5:30-8PM

Cordially Invited aims to shine a spotlight artists working at progressive art studios, and the efforts of these studios to disrupt ableism, advance full inclusion, and first-and-foremost to ensure that their artists’ perspectives are centered and their original art is advanced and can be experienced by all. Participating artists this year come from over 20 diverse studios located as close as DC and as far away as Japan.

Make Studio is presenting at the Literary Arts & Prints Fair within Artscape, inside the former Barnes & Noble building at Oliver & Mt. Royal. Please come see us there!

If you’ve Schwingo’ed before, you know the drill and you know you want to join us for another evening of fun, food and drink, and serious (or not so serious) game play to support Make Studio! If you haven’t gotten in on the fun in the past, this is the year to do it! We’ll be playing at a great new venue - Guilford Hall Brewery - and tremendous new prizes to play for.

All ticket options available HERE!

In our first, true open call, we invited artists who identify as invisibly disabled, and/or closely affected allies who wished to reflect on the theme, to submit work for this exhibition aimed at honoring and bringing activated awareness to experiences of invisible disability. The result is a dynamic group exhibition created by 16 artists in different phases of their arts practices. A selection of artists will contribute audio descriptions, and video and/or written personal narratives that delve deeper into their experiences, during the run of the exhibition.

In our first, true open call, we invited artists who identify as invisibly disabled, and/or closely affected allies who wished to reflect on the theme, to submit work for this exhibition aimed at honoring and bringing activated awareness to experiences of invisible disability. The result is a dynamic group exhibition created by 16 artists in different phases of their arts practices. A selection of artists will contribute audio descriptions, and video and/or written personal narratives that delve deeper into their experiences, during the run of the exhibition.

It’s back! Serving as kick-off to this summer’s Work of Art series for young artists, we’re bringing back our Portfolio Review Day for aspiring artists 14 and older* with disabilities who are looking for suggestions about their art and future creative work!
You are invited to bring your art (a selection that you can transport easily) to Make Studio to review with our staff and artists in a supportive, professional, and fun setting! You will have a dedicated 1:1 to go over your art and talk about your goals and plans. You’re also invited to participate in a hands-on art activity while you’re here. RSVPs encouraged to guarantee your spot! *Artists 18+ will also have the opportunity to be considered for an “instant admission interview” to join Make Studio if they wish! You are also invited, but not required, to sign up for additional free summer programming. More details and registration HERE.

Contact emily@make-studio.org or 443.627.3502 with your questions

"Roast & Reception": FRI • JUN 2 • 5-7PM

Save the date! We'll be roasting and toasting the one-and-only Tony LaBate, on the occasion of a feature exhibition of his wryly witty and wordy art! More details to come.

This collaborative exhibition, organized by MICA France-Merrick Fellow Neil Chatterjee, will be on view throughout April and is accompanied by concurrent gallery displays celebrating Autism Acceptance Month.

On SAT 4/15, join our fun workshop celebrating the versatility of drawing - free and open to the public, all materials provided!

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Join us for a conversation and art-making at Make Studio as a lead-up to World Down Syndrome Day!
In honor of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and guided by this year’s theme for global World Down Syndrome Day — “With Us Not For Us” — join DSA MD and 3 accomplished Make Studio artists.
Margie Smeller, Tony Silva, and Michael Vita will share their art processes and products.
Accessible and family-friendly art-making inspired by these artists will follow. Light snacks will be available. Free and open to the public!
RSVP HERE

We are excited to invite the art-loving public as well as our many friends and fans to officially kick off our 13th program year at our annual member artist exhibition and celebration!
Our “Lucky 13th” year – we’ve now survived and thrived for a “maker’s dozen” – promises to be especially serendipitous for our artists and audiences.
Our official “birthday party” will be held open house style in Make Studio’s Showroom gallery at 3326 Keswick Road in Hampden on Saturday, February 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. Attendees are invited to stop by and meet the artists and view their new and notable pieces on display. Free and open to the public, the reception will feature artist remarks (including reflections on luck and superstitions), music from Party Girl Entertainment, fun and interactive art-making, and an array of refreshments including the always popular birthday cake.
Lucky 13 will otherwise be on view during our usual hours and by appointment from February 27th-March 25th, with an accompanying digital exhibition.

Make Studio returns to OCA MOCHA for a summer & food themed art exhibition.
On view for the month of February.

OCA MOCHA
5410 East Dr
Arbutus, MD 21227
ocamocha.com

Ahead of our 13th Anniversary exhibition, we would like to spotlight our newest artists Jennifer O'Neill, Tony Silva and Ethan Smith with a rotating and evolving gallery & online feature through January and early February. Check back for weekly additions!