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We went to Artscape (again)!

Every summer, we take our students on creative outings around Baltimore. A couple weeks ago, we went over to Artscape 2016! If you haven't been to Artscape before, it is America's largest free arts festival. There are plenty of things to see, smell, eat, and touch.  This year's theme was SPACE!

A starting point for interpretation, space is tangible, literal and metaphorical, and spans across all disciplines. The vast STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)-related organizations and businesses within the region are plentiful, and with pop culture’s fascination with all things intergalactic, this theme provides attendees an exciting level of both entertainment and education.
— http://www.artscape.org/about/Why-Space?

Artscape crew + Mr. Trash Wheel 

Artscape crew + Mr. Trash Wheel 

Mel + Felice check out some Artscape vendors. 

Mel + Felice check out some Artscape vendors. 

The crew made sure to keep up with catching Pokemon throughout the day. 

The crew made sure to keep up with catching Pokemon throughout the day. 


The National Aquarium had a nautical paint by number as well as giant jellies made of recycled materials. 


Wouldn't be a trip to Artscape without a visit to the food trucks / stands. 

Wouldn't be a trip to Artscape without a visit to the food trucks / stands. 

A visit into the planets

A visit into the planets

Table tennis in the street!

Table tennis in the street!


Emma played "Office Mom" and made people take a group photo every 10 feet. 


Also, we pet dogs.


Until next year, Artscape!

Paint It! Ellicott City 2014

Ellicott City's annual plein air paint-out event and exhibit will take place July 11-14, 2014, presented in partnership with Howard County Tourism and Howard County Public School System. Enjoy a summer weekend in Historic Ellicott City, strolling the streets of the picturesque mill town as you watch dozens of Paint It! artists at work.

Paint It! Ellicott City 2014 Juried Artists: 

Lissa Abrams

Brian Gray

Alison Leigh Menke

Karl Avellar

Catherine Hillis

Mary Jo Messenger

Jaye Ayres

Stephen Hollis

Debra Moffitt

Bruno Baran

Greg Johannesen

Karen Pindzola

Joanna Barnum

Janice Kirsh

Duane Sabiston

David Brosch

Kathleen Kotarba

Charles Snell

Mark Coates

Michael Kotarba

Steve Stannard

Ann Crostic

Heather Leatherman

Lida Stifel

David Diaz

Carol Leo

Ed Williams

Maria A. Gonzalez

Maria Marino

Mick Williams


Open Paint-Out
Even if you weren't juried in to Paint It!, you can still set up your easel and paint one, two, or all three days alongside other artists during the paint-out! Your work will be exhibited in HCCA's lobby during the reception and through the summer at the Howard County Welcome Center in Ellicott City. 

Reception & Open Paint-Out Exhibit: July 14, 6–8pm
The opening reception will feature the presentation of awards by Paint It! juror Michael Bare as well as a special one-night exhibit of work created during the Open Paint-Out.

Open Paint Artist Registration Form or go here to register and pay by credit card.