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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Join us on Thursday! 🏳️‍⚧️Nikki Ann Hartman: Stages of Becoming, Putting Myself Together with Doll Parts… Thursday, February 26, 4 – 6 PM, Performing Arts and Humanities Building, Black Box Theatre circa.umbc.edu/nikki-ann-ha...

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Eric Clark Jackson: An Iconography of the Chesapeake Friday, February 27, 12 – 1 PM (lunch at 11:45 AM), UMBC Performing Arts and Humanities Building, room 216 circa.umbc.edu/eric-clark-j...

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Join us on Thursday 2/26 for a dramatic reading of Doll Parts… A one-[trans]-woman show by Nikki Ann Hartman. The performance will be followed by an open discussion Q & A with the playwright. circa.umbc.edu/nikki-ann-ha...

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Tomorrow! Necromancers, robotic sea monsters, and marine biology collide in Mecha/Magical Marine Materials, a lecture by artist and professor Eric Millikin. Join us to dive into Millikin’s work as the CIRCA IMET Artist-in-Residence. Nov 12, 12–1 PM, PAHB 216 🔗RSVP: circa.umbc.edu/eric-milliki...

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Necromancers, robotic sea monsters, and marine biology collide in Mecha/Magical Marine Materials, a performance-lecture by professor Eric Millikin. Join us to dive into Millikin’s work as the CIRCA IMET Artist-in-Residence. Wed Nov 12, 12–1 PM, PAHB 216 🔗RSVP: circa.umbc.edu/eric-milliki...

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Join us for Arts Alumni Spotlight with Ellington Carthan ‘18 and Hannah Korangkool ‘15. Hear how they built creative careers after graduating from UMBC by embracing honesty, integrity, and the unknown. 🕛Lunch at 11:45 AM 📍PAHB 216 🔗 RSVP: circa.umbc.edu/arts-alumni-...

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The Arts at UMBC @artsatumbc.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Enjoy three days of new music at UMBC's annual Livewire festival, this week! Join us Oct 16–18 for concerts by Ruckus, Ensemble Bravura, music by Di Castri, Eastman, Gubaidulina, Gubaidulina, Léon, Tower, Stockhausen, Cage & more — umbc.edu/event/livewi... @umbc.edu @circa-umbc.bsky.social

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Livewire 15: Blazing Trails - UMBC

The Department of Music presents the Livewire 15: Blazing Trails new music festival. Through concerts and other events, Livewire celebrates the innovators,...

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The Arts at UMBC @artsatumbc.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

This week! Join us for the edgy dance duo Baye & Asa — two performances only, Thu & Fri, Oct 16 & 17, 7:30 pm in UMBC's Dance Cube! Named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2022 — umbc.edu/event/baye-a... @umbc.edu @circa-umbc.bsky.social

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Baye & Asa - UMBC

Join us for two evenings of cutting edge modern dance as the Department of Dance presents Baye & Asa, who have presented their work at The Joyce Theater,...

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

What does extreme heat feel like—and what does it mean for our future? Join us Oct 20, 5:30 PM at Baltimore’s Crow’s Nest for Extreme Heat with Rowan Bathurst, Kei Ito & Rachel Stein—science-driven art on heat, justice & futures. More info + RSVP🔗 circa.umbc.edu/extreme-heat...

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🧠💥Discover art as activism with MacArthur Fellow Mel Chin at Constructing Liberation. Oct 14, 5:30 PM, UMBC Fine Arts Recital Hall. Reception follows. From eco-art to social change, don’t miss this powerful evening. See more info and RSVP here: circa.umbc.edu/mel-chin-con...

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🎨🔍💡 What does entrepreneurship look like in the arts & humanities? At UMBC, it’s innovation, bold teaching & social impact. Join us Oct 8, 12–1PM, PAHB 216. Hear from faculty rethinking entrepreneurship! RSVP at the link here: circa.umbc.edu/entrepreneur.... #UMBC #socialimpact #entrepreneurship

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The Arts at UMBC @artsatumbc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Join us this Sunday for Harmony Across Borders: UMBC Choirs Homecoming Concert, as the UMBC choirs celebrate their tour to Prague and Paris! October 5, 5 pm, Linehan Concert Hall — umbc.edu/event/umbc-c... @umbc.edu @circa-umbc.bsky.social

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Harmony Across Borders: UMBC Choirs Homecoming Concert - UMBC

In June 2025, three UMBC choirs took part in an extraordinary summer performance tour through Europe. In this Choirs Homecoming Concert, the three choirs...

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Congrats to Shaness D. Kemp, Associate Professor of Dance and member of the CIRCA Advisory Board, who has received tenure and was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. Kemp has made Bahamian history by being the only Bahamian dancer and educator to receive tenure within the field of dance.

A Bahamian woman looks directly at you, she appears physically fit and is wearing magenta earrings, lipstick, and shirt. Her hair is in a shorter curled style, similar to an afro but with larger ringlets.

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Join us on Tues, Sept 23 @ 4pm, UMBC Library Gallery Free & open to the public. circa.umbc.edu/unapologetic... Unapologetic: Street Art as Activism and Liberation Johanna Toruño is a Salvadoran-born, community-taught visual artist who uses the streets as a public platform and gallery.

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Johanna stands at an urban intersection on the raised yellow stippled guide that indicates a curb. Sheis leaning against a green ladder and appears to be in work overalls.

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Our last CIRCA event will be Wednesday May 7: ACTING OUT FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS at PAHB Black Box Theatre circa.umbc.edu/susan-mccull...

Susan McCully
Acting Out for Climate Solutions
Wed May 7, 4-6 PM PAHB Theatre

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Meet our Panelests on Monday, April 28th at the CIRCA event "AI and Artistic Practice" circa.umbc.edu/ai-and-artis...

Sam Pluta
composer, electronics performer, and sound artist

Eric Millikin
UMBC Visual Arts Assistant Professor, panel moderator

Eryk Salvaggio
artist, hacker, researcher and writer

Brea Souders
UMBC Visual Arts '01 Alumni, Artist

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

This year’s Asia North exhibition, 𝘌𝘟𝘊𝘌𝘌𝘋𝘚 𝘌𝘟𝘗𝘌𝘊𝘛𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕𝘚, will feature the work of 25 artists of the APIMEDA diaspora who live & create in the Baltimore and the DMV area. Ft work by IMDA ‘24 Andrew Liang Asia North 2025 Opening Event Friday, May 2 5:00 – 9:00 PM 📍 Station North Arts District

Asia North 2025 Exhibition & Festival May 2-May 31

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Featuring new work by Kelley Bell! This weekend, six Baker Artist Awardees will be featured in a powerful new exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art. #Bakerawardee #bakerartistportfolios #bakercity #baltimoremuseumofart #artopening #artexhibition

Bold playful graphics projected on a cardboard house by Kelley Bell.

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

This article explores the work of McCoy Chance (IMDA ‘25) and the show co-curated by Alexi Scheiber (IMDA ‘25)

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

On May 7th! Join us for a dramatic reading of Merlin, a play that uses “solution-based” storytelling that features positive climate science and mutual aid activism.

Susan Mcully
Acting out for climate solutions
Wed May 7, 4-6 PM PAHB Black Box Theater

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

circa.umbc.edu/ai-and-artis... This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy.

Composer and sound artist Sam Pluta, visual artist Brea Souders, and video artist and writer Eryk Salvaggio each use and interact with AI in their artistic practice. They will introduce us to their work, reflecting on their experiences, doubts, and breakthroughs creating works using these technologies. This will be followed by a discussion moderated by UMBC Assistant Professor of Art Eric Millikin.

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

IMDA alumn Kristin Putchinski’s (2024) Reception and community install from 5-8PM

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Our next event is tomorrow! Melissa Hyatt Foss: Rewilding Sound and Form, an artist talk. Learn more at the link: circa.umbc.edu/melissa-hyat... @artsatumbc.bsky.social

Melissa Hyatt Foss:
Rewilding Sound and Form
Wednesday, April 2 | 12-1 PM | PAHB 216
CIRCA / UMBC

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Tim Nohe @timnohe.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The Baltimore music community is coming together to celebrate the life and artistry of Susan Alcorn. At about 8pm, I will be performing samples on a laptop and the waterphone. I join Many Musicians Playing Messiaen, with James Young conducting. #2640space

Susan Alcorn Memorial Concert photo, portraying Susan playing her instrument and wearing a black dress with a white decorative pattern

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Our next event is tomorrow! Melissa Hyatt Foss: Rewilding Sound and Form, an artist talk. Learn more at the link: circa.umbc.edu/melissa-hyat... @artsatumbc.bsky.social

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Tim Nohe @timnohe.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

"A Media Quilt: A Collaborative Video Installation" wraps up this Sunday at the 410 Gallery. Celebrate the artists who have made this a success. I contributed Cube Becoming: for Albers, a video synthesis work. Sunday, March 30, 6:00–8:00 PM, 410 N. Eutaw, Baltimore, MD

People bathing in the light of a video project of abstract images

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

UMBC visual arts prof Corrie Francis Parks’ film SKRFF has been accepted into another prestigious film festival!

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Congratulations 🍾 to Visual Arts Professors Cathy Cook (film/video) & Lynn Cazabon (interdisciplinary) who are finalists for the 2025 Baker Artist Awards! @artsatumbc.bsky.social

2025 baker award finalists— about two dozen portraits in circles.

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The Arts at UMBC @artsatumbc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

In collaboration with the Maryland State Arts Council, UMBC is delighted to host artist Marc Archambault, who has been commissioned to create a new public artwork for Sherman Hall. Learn more about his work Wed & Thu this week —https://umbc.edu/event/marc-archambault-meet-the-artist/

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

This Friday! Thomas Talawa Prestø: Africana Aesthetics and Polycentric Dance Friday, March 28, 1 – 2 PM, Dance Tech Studio PAHB 231, reception to follow, RSVP at the link circa.umbc.edu/thomas-talaw...

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Melissa is currently the Maryland Traditions Artist-in-Residence at UMBC. RSVP for her upcoming talk at the link! circa.umbc.edu/melissa-hyat...

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Melisssa Hyatt Foss: Rewilding Sound and Form

Wednesday April 2 | 12-1PM | PAHB 216

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Calling all Baltimore artists! The 2025 ARPA Artist Grant Fund is now open for applications! Grant Amounts: $4000  Deadline: April 4, 2025  Apply Now: www.baltimorecivicfund.org #BaltimoreArts #ARPAArtistGrant #SupportLocalArtists

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Scout is a contemporary art fair hosted at the War Memorial Building in Baltimore, Maryland, May 23-26, 2025. Apply now at www.artscape.org

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

UMBC’s INTERMEDIA AND DIGITAL ARTS presents “The Only Way Out Is Through,” the 2025 IMDA MFA Thesis Exhibition. the thesis exhibition features McCoy Chance, Ahlam Khamis, Ghazal Mojtahedi, Alexi Scheiber, @alexidoesart.bsky.social and Mariia Usova. @artsatumbc.bsky.social

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Featuring a review of Soil to Skin at Goucher College, which stars the work of CIRCA director Lynn Cazabon, Elena’s DeBold (IMDA ‘16), and Melissa Penley Cormier (IMDA’17)

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Andrew Liang, IMDA ‘24 alumn

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Our next event is one week from now! Join us for Kelley Bell's Artist talk: "Projections, Inflatables, and Artistic Spectacles," on March 12 from 12-1PM PAHB 216! circa.umbc.edu/kelley-bell-...

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CIRCA @circa-umbc.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended Tatiana Mann’s very moving talk today!

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