Exhibitions

The Peale is Baltimore’s Community Museum.

Off The Page

Jessica Damen

On View September 3 – November 8, 2026 | 2nd Floor

A multimedia exploration of painting, poetry, storytelling, and music.

a deep and vibrant colored painting of a man laying face down on a whale with a woman in a white shirt draped overtop of him. The painting is titled "Jo, Jonah Floating on Jonah's Whale" by Jessica Damen.

The Peale is excited to host Jessica Damen’s solo exhibition Off The Page, on view now through November 8, 2026.

Off the Page explores the intersection of painting, poetry, sound, and story-telling through immersive works inspired by literary texts, folk tales, and spoken word. Through expressive imagery and layered soundscapes, Jessica Damen transforms language into visual experience.

The exhibition features:
– Artist talks
– Poetry readings
– Workshops
– Improvisational performance
– Interactive programming

Opening Reception:

September 12 from 1 to 4 pm

 

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