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Announcing $5,000 in Prizes for Built to Last

The Peale is thrilled to announce the prize structure for Built to Last: A Juried Art Exhibit of Baltimore’s Enduring Landmarks! Thanks to support from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, five outstanding artists will be recognized with cash awards totaling $5,000.

This juried exhibition invites artists to create 2D works inspired by ten of Baltimore’s most iconic historic buildings. A panel of distinguished jurors from Baltimore’s cultural community will review submissions and select prize recipients.

Awards Breakdown

  • 🥇 Grand Prize – $2,500
  • 🥈 Second Place – $1,000
  • 🥉 Third Place – $700
  • 🎖️ Fourth Place – $500
  • 🎖️ Fifth Place – $300

These awards highlight the creativity and vision of artists who bring new life to Baltimore’s architectural treasures.

Submissions Open Through October 15

Artists living in Baltimore City and County are invited to apply through CaFÉ (CallForEntry.org) by October 15, 2025. Up to three works may be submitted per artist.

Join us in celebrating Baltimore’s resilience, creativity, and enduring landmarks through art.

The Secret City: Works on Color Film

On View: January 9, – March 29, 2026   The Secret City: Works on Color Film features new works from Baltimore photographer, Joseph Mario Giordano.   Capturing glimpses of the lives and landscapes of Baltimore,

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Baltimore’s Colored School No. 1

Education, Resistance, and the Legacy of The Peale   From 1878 to 1889, the Peale building played a pivotal role in Baltimore’s African American educational history. Known then as Male and Female Colored School No.

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