a FAIR
Curated by: Caitlin Gill (Caidy Lynn)
On View: September 11 - October 17, 2025
Reception + BROMO Art Walk: Thursday, September 11 | 5 PM to 9 PM Location: 218 West Saratoga St. Baltimore, MD 21201 | 3RD FLOOR
Exhibition Statement:
a FAIR, aims to explore our complicated and often hypocritical relationship with animals through semiotic theory, geographic and emotional dissonance and the taxonomy. [State] fair culture is a phenomenon in which urban, suburban and rural communities “reconnect” with nature - this dichotomy is inherently fascinating as it often results in an unacknowledged tension between the emotionally objectified animal versus the commodified animal.
a FAIR invites artists who are investigating these nuanced and often contradictory human/animal interactions. Animal as allegory, animal as critique, animal as myth, - let’s unpack the pervasive exploitation and celebration of all things animal.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
● Must be framed or ready to hang
● Sculptures welcomed - Pedestals are limited!
● Sales are split 70/30, with majority (70%) going to the artist
● Artwork can be NFS
● All media welcome
● Entry Fee is $10 (submit using QR at the end of the form)
XOXO Gallery is a curatorial initiative, not exclusive to the Goxxip Girl Collective, meaning anyone and everyone is eligible to apply to our open calls regardless of gender.
To submit please complete THIS FORM: Deadline to submit is August 16 @ MIDNIGHT. For more information about this opportunity please contact: goxxipgirlcollective@gmail.com
TIMELINE:
Deadline to Submit: August 15 @ MIDNIGHT
Notification of Acceptance: Week of August 18
Artwork Drop Off: September 4th, 5th + 6th | Noon to 4 PM
Exhibition on View: September 11 - October 17
Opening Reception + BROMO Art Walk: Thursday, September 11 | 5 PM to 9 PM Exhibition Closes: October 17 | 4 PM
Artwork Pick-Up: October 18 and 19 | Noon to 4 PM
About the Curator:
Caitlin Gill (Caidy Lynn) received her BFA in Painting and Drawing from Towson University and herMFA in Curatorial Practice and Art Criticism from the Ontario College of Art and Design

(OCAD) Caitlin Gill (Caidy Lynn) is Exhibition Director at Maryland Art Place and MSAC Arts Directory Coordinator overseeing the MSAC Arts Directory and all MAP’s exhibition and programming needs. She is the founder of the Goxxip Girl Collective,a free collaborative initiative formed by a group of Baltimore based, womxn artists and XoXo Gallery. Additionally, she is an emergent mixed-media artist who exhibits regionally and adjunct faculty at Shepherd University, James Madison University, Howard Community College and Prince George's Community College, where she teaches Art History and Drawing.
About XoXo Gallery:
Founded by twelve members of the Goxxip Girl Collective, XoXo Gallery is an up and coming artist-run space with a focus on curation. Committed to showcasing diverse exhibitions and programming, XoXo Gallery operates under a cooperative model, and challenges conventional perspectives, by fostering a platform for innovative artistic expression and incubation.
Exhibitions at XoXo Gallery change every six weeks, each curated by a different member of our collective. Our mission focuses on fostering community and encouraging collaborative partnerships. We invite inquiries and potential collaborations.
Located in the BROMO Arts District at 218 West Saratoga St. (Maryland Art Place), our gallery is situated on the 3rd floor.