The article announces the final day to submit work to "Thread: An Exhibition and Artist Book Celebrating Baltimore’s Local Disabled* Artists," an open call for disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, mentally ill, and Deaf artists in Baltimore. Curated by Celeste Tooth with assistance from Camilla Gu and Cedar Clark, the exhibition is supported by the France-Merrick Foundation’s Fellowship program at Maryland Institute College of Art, Make Studio Baltimore, and MICA’s MOSAIC Center. Submissions close December 5, 2024, at 11:59pm EST, with the exhibition running from January 16 to February 15, 2025, at Make Studio Gallery.
This call matters because it centers disabled artists in a local, inclusive exhibition and artist book project, providing a platform often underrepresented in the art world. By partnering with MICA and Make Studio Baltimore, it also strengthens community ties and highlights the importance of accessible, juried shows that celebrate diverse artistic practices within Baltimore’s cultural landscape.