The Asia North 2025 exhibition seeks artworks with themes that have a sardonically reactive spirit that usurps familial and societal pressures and expectations of identity politics, political realities, the orientalist gaze, and/or all the “business as usual” rides that we experience as an APIMEDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and Desi American) within the DMV diaspora. Rather than a prescriptive education into one’s personal cultural identity, experiences, or journeys, submitted work should present anecdotes, tongue-in-cheek critiques, or subversive/rebellious reactions against these forces at large. Work created in the same spirit as DADA, abstraction, satire, escapism, romanticism, playing, and/or the love of the physical act of art making itself is especially welcome.

Guest Curated By Phaan Howng
Howng is a Taiwanese-American Baltimore based artist known for her paintings and immersive installations of lush flora thriving in what she calls an “optimistic post-apocalypse.”

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
APIMEDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and Desi American) artists based in Maryland, DC and Virginia.

WHAT CAN I SUBMIT?
1 to 5 works. All 2-D, sculptural, and video works welcome. Works must be original. Site specific installation proposals welcome. PLEASE NOTE: This is a curated exhibit. Asia North reserves the right to decline any submissions.

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE EXHIBITION?
Exhibition Dates: May 2 – 31, 2025
Locations: North Avenue Market + Motor House in Baltimore’s Station North Arts District

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE?
Applications must be received no later than February 14.
You will receive a notification from Asia North no later than February 28.
Accepted work may not be withdrawn before the close of the exhibition on May 31.

HOW WILL MY WORKS BE ACCEPTED?
Artists are responsible for the transport of their work to and from the exhibition venue. Each accepted entry must be installation-ready with appropriate hanging hardware if needed and installation instructions, and clearly labeled with artist’s name and title of the work. Sculptures will be wall placed, on pedestals, or free standing. Test your framing/presentation before sending it. If your work requires A/V equipment, please provide own equipment if possible (preferred), or specify the equipment needed. Asia North staff will coordinate with artists regarding delivery/installation/pick-up logistics.

DO I NEED MY OWN INSURANCE COVERAGE?
AA&CC will insure the works while on site for the insurance value indicated on the entries.

WILL MY WORKS BE PHOTOGRAPHED?
Asia North partners may photograph the work for reproduction on the Asia North website, press releases, social media, and a possible future online version of the exhibit.

IS THERE A STIPEND?
There is a modest stipend for artists whose works are accepted into the show.

Whom should I contact for more information?
CONTACT [email protected] FOR MORE INFO

ABOUT ASIA NORTH
The annual Asia North community exhibition and festival celebrates Baltimore’s Charles North (a.k.a. Station North) neighborhood’s constantly evolving identities as a Koreatown, arts district, and creative center. Asia North promotes work of regional Asian and AAPI artists, provides space for sharing diverse artistic expressions, and fosters collaboration among diverse community-centered organizations. Co-presented by the Asian Arts & Culture Center (AA&CC) at Towson University and Central Baltimore Partnership.