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June 8 - August 14

ArtVenture Summer Camp

Kicking off 2026, VisArts is excited to launch a new class registration system to improve our user experience. To register for ArtVenture Summer Camp, everyone—new and returning students alike—must make a brand-new account.

Learn more Due January 16

NOMINATE A TEACHER

Do you have a VisArts teacher who's gone above and beyond, changed the way you think, or launched you into a new creative practice? Help us select our 25th Shelly Shepherd Master Teacher!

Learn more Apply by February 1

Apply for a residency

VisArts' Studio Access Residency is designed to support emerging and established visual artists and writers as they develop new ideas and to foster artistic exploration.

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New Faces

Welcome to our new cohort of Studio Access Residents! This residency is designed to support emerging and established visual artists and writers.

Learn More November 7 – January 11

A Dream Outside My Body

On view through January 11 in the True F. Luck Gallery, 10 contemporary artists from the Baltimore Jewelry Center investigate how connection and shared space influence their work.

Learn more January 12 – March 15

Winter Classes

2026 is right around the corner. What new media will you explore in January?

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Become a Mentor

VisArts is looking for BIPOCwomen ages 21+ interested in supporting local 6th grade girls. No art experience necessary!

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  • Residencies

    VisArts offers a range of residency programs to support artists at all stages of their careers.

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  • Community Programs

    Did you know we offer hundreds of people free access to art classes through our community and school partnerships?

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  • Second Fridays

    Second Friday classes are a great way to spend time with family and friends making art. We offer different classes each month—and each class is only $15! Registration opens at 9am on Mondays the week of every second Friday of the month.

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  • Studio Access

    Learn how you can get affordable access to our 17 professionally-equipped studios designed for a variety of media, including: clay, creative writing, digital media, drawing + painting, fiber, flameworking, glass, letterpress, metals, darkroom photography, printmaking, and wood.

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Featured Classes

  • Woodworking: Make a Cutting Board (Adults and Youth 15+ with a Registered Adult) December 13 - December 143 p.m. - 8 p.m. Days: Sun Sat View Details
  • Elf Yourself: DIY Green Screen – New! (Adults and Youth 5+ with a Registered Adult) December 1410 a.m. - 1 p.m. Day: Sun View Details
  • Learn to Embroider on a Mini Hoop (C) (Adults and Youth 9+ with a Registered Adult) December 141 p.m. - 4 p.m. Day: Sun View Details
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