The Other Side (Trans Art Show) at the Peale Museum - Open Call

Location: 225 Holliday St

Second floor, elevator accessible

Opening: Saturday, December 5, 12-4pm.

Open December 3 - January 17

The Other Side is a group exhibition featuring work by transgender artists of Maryland to be exhibited at The Peale Community Museum in December 2026-January 2027. Showcasing a wide array of creative skill sets, this exhibition focuses on the power of art as an act of triumph and remembrance. The Other Side works to expand a misunderstood narrative of trans experience by celebrating trans community, diversity, and persistence.

Recently, Baltimore has received national attention from the contemporary art community by hosting the work of transgressive artists, aligning our community with transgender rights in the welcoming of Amy Sherald’s work to the Baltimore Museum of Art. The Other Side continues this tradition by showcasing the transgender artists of Baltimore, showing that Baltimore is not only a safe haven for art but also for the artists of marginalized communities who need a supportive environment for their work. This exhibition will send a national message to transgender people of the United States, stating that Baltimore is a place free from persecution. More importantly, this will positively impact the transgender community of Baltimore, emphasizing that the skills that transgender individuals have are valuable to our city and culture, and that we care to elevate their voices.

Submission guidelines:

• Please submit 5 representative images of your work. If submitting 3D work, please include a detail shot.
• 2D work must fit through a standard sized, single door. Otherwise there is no size limitation on 2D work.
• Work must be wired and ready to hang. There is limited space for work to be applied to a wall with museum putty.
• Space is available for work that requires A/V capabilities, but limited. Please include all relevant details to installing your work if you require this type of installation.
• Performance artists and musicians are welcome to submit a proposal for a short 5-10 minute piece to be performed at a mid-month event.
• A $30 submission fee is necessary to cover exhibition costs. We have a limited number of fee waivers available upon request.
• The Peale is a not-for-profit museum, and work listed will not be for sale.
• Work displayed must be made by artists that self-identify as transgender. All identities under the trans umbrella are welcome.
• Participating artists must reside in Maryland, or attend work or school in Maryland. Artists currently participating in residencies or fellowships in Maryland will also be accepted.
• Artwork must be delivered in person to The Peale Museum.

Timeline:

• Deadline: July 31 (midnight)
• Decision notifications: August 14

Notifications will be sent by email.

• Drop off: Saturday November 28, 10am-4pm or Sunday November 29, 10am-4pm
• Show opens: December 3
• Reception: Saturday December 5, 12-4pm
• Pickup: Thursday January 21 3-7pm or Friday January 22 3-7pm

**Alternate arrangements for pick up/drop off possible on request.

For more information about The Other Side please contact Jonah Brock at jembrockart@gmail.com or via Instagram DM @jonahbrock.art