08/31/2026
Open Call!!
๐Another Look, Another World ๐
Explore Marylandโs insect species through the power of visual art.
On View: October 14โNovember 6, 2026โจ๐ Herman Maril Gallery, Art-Sociology Building, Room 1309
โจUniversity of Maryland, College Park, MD
Opening ReceptionโจWednesday, October 21, 5โ7 PMโจLight refreshments will be served.
๐จ Two Open Calls
Student Visual Art CompetitionโจCreate artwork inspired by Maryland insect species and compete for cash prizes:โจ๐ฅ 1st Place โ $1,000โจ๐ฅ 2nd Place โ $750
Campus Community Visual Art Open CallโจA non-competitive opportunity for the UMD campus community to submit visual works related to Maryland insect species.
Learn more about the exhibition and open calls:โจhttps://go.umd.edu/insectartshow
Intent to submit form due by: October 2ndย
Artwork drop off: October 7thย
Accommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in and/or attend the exhibition, please contact Madeline Potter at [email protected] or (301) 226-7615 by Friday, September 18, 2026.
Organized by Madeline E. Potter, Lindsay Barranco, and Mollye Bendell.
Presented in collaboration with University of Maryland Extension, UMD Institute of Applied Agriculture, UMD Department of Art, and UMD Arts for All, with scientific and conservation collaboration from Dr. Max Ferlauto, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, s*x, gender identity or expression, s*xual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.ย ย
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