Aquí Seguimos:
A Legacy of Love and a History of Resistance
September 3-October 4, 2026
Making Space Bmore
Baltimore, MD
Curated by Alana Guzman & Marah Abdel Jaber
presented by La Sonora
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Aquí Seguimos: A Legacy of Love and a History of Resistance is a collaborative group exhibition and fundraiser honoring the connection between Mexican and Palestinian communities. Rooted in contemporary art, this show aims to honor the radical act of imagining liberation while living with the weight of the histories we inherit and the reality we endure.
Cansados, casi muertos, desesperados, Aquí Seguimos.
Tired, nearly dead, desperate, jaded, and battered, we remain.
As our communities face escalating violence, deportation, erasure, and dehumanization, Aquí Seguimos is a refusal to let our oppressors win — a call to persist. Featuring works by Mexican and Palestinian artists across mediums, Aquí Seguimos reminds us that radical imagination and the preservation of culture is resistance against those who seek to erase us. As a fundraiser, the event will direct proceeds toward the Gaza Mutual Aid Collective and Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network, while also serving as a meaningful cultural offering to the broader community.
Opening September 3, 2026 at Making Space BMore, Aquí Seguimos is set against the Sabra and Shatila Massacre (1982) and Mexican Independence (1810-1821). The exhibition reflects a liminality that continues to haunt our communities: the suspension between grief and joy, tragedy and liberation, suffering and sovereignty. We ask contributors to contemplate this theme, sincerely considering what it means to remain steadfast in times of genocide, expulsion, and fragmentation.
We invite Mexican and Palestinian artists, writers, poets, and musicians working across mediums to participate. This call is not restricted to artists based in the U.S. or artwork produced for English-speaking audiences. Artists will be asked to submit up to 5 works responding to the prompt, a brief description of their work, and a short bio before July 24th to be considered.
CONVOCATORIA
PARA ARTISTAS
Aquí Seguimos: Un Legado de Amor y una Historia de Resistencia es una exposición colectiva que honra los valores, la belleza y la resistencia entre la cultura mexicana y la cultura palestina. Con raíces en el arte contemporáneo, esta exposición busca honrar las historias que heredamos, la realidad que soportamos y el acto de seguir adelante.
Cansados, casi muertos, aquí seguimos.
Mientras nuestras comunidades enfrentan la violencia, la deportación, y la deshumanización constantes, aquí seguimos es una protesta en contra de nuestros opresores. Un recordatorio que seguimos vivos e invencibles. Con obras de artistas mexicanos y palestinos de diversos medios, Aquí seguimos nos recuerda que la alegría radical y la preservación de la cultura son una forma de resistencia contra aquellos que buscan borrar nuestra identidad.
Invitamos a participar a artistas y músicos mexicanos y palestinos que trabajan en diversos medios. Se les pedirá a los artistas que envíen una o dos obras que respondan a la convocatoria antes del 24 de julio para ser consideradas.
دعوة للفنانين
في مواجهة تصاعد العنف والترحيل والمحو والتجريد من الإنسانية الذي تتعرض له مجتمعاتنا، يُمثّل معرض "هنا باقون" رفضًا للإستسلام لمُضطهدينا، ودعوةً للصمود. يضمّ المعرض أعمالًا لفنانين لاتينيين وفلسطينيين من مختلف الوسائط، ويُذكّرنا بأنّ الخيال الجذري والحفاظ على الثقافة هما شكل من أشكال المقاومة في وجه من يسعون إلى طمس هويتنا. وباعتبارها فعالية لجمع التبرعات، سوف يتم التبرع في عائدات هذه الفعالية لمجموعة غزة للمساعدة المتبادلة وشبكة التضامن مع المهاجرين، لكونها أيضاً بمثابة عرض ثقافي ذي مغزى للمجتمع الأوسع.
يُفتتح معرض "هنا باقون" في ٣ سبتمبر/أيلول ٢٠٢٦ في ماكينج سبايس بيمور، ويتناول بالتوازي أحداث مجزرة صبرا وشاتيلا (١٩٨٢) ومسار استقلال المكسيك (١٨١٠-١٨٢١). يعكس المعرض حالة انتقالية لا تزال تُلقي بظلالها على مجتمعاتنا: التذبذب بين الحزن والفرح، والمأساة والتحرر، والمعاناة والسيادة. ندعو المشاركين إلى التأمل في هذا الموضوع، والتفكير مليًا في معنى الثبات في أزمنة الإبادة الجماعية والتهجير والتشرذم.
ندعو الفنانين والكتاب والشعراء والموسيقيين المكسيكيين/اللاتينيين والفلسطينيين من مختلف المجالات للمشاركة. سيُطلب من الفنانين تقديم عمل أو عملين فنيين يستجيبان لموضوع المعرض، إلى جانب وصف موجز للأعمال، وسيرة ذاتية مختصرة قبل تاريخ ٢٤ يوليو/تموز للنظر في طلباتهم.
About the Curators
Alana Guzman
Alana Guzmán is a Mexican oil painter, born and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and now based in Washington, DC. Drawing from her cultural roots and immigrant experience, her work delves into the emotional tension between beauty and brutality, survival and surrender. Through vivid color and dynamic movement, she creates paintings that hold space for the contradictions and complexities of being alive.
Marah Abdel Jaber
Marah Abdel Jaber is a Palestinian writer, researcher, and creative. Her work focuses on constructions of the Palestinian nation, literature, agriculture, and imaginative movements. She holds an M.A. in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Chicago and is a Fellow of the Institute for Palestine Studies.
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FAQs
What are the key exhibition dates?
July 1-July 24, 2026 - Open Call
July 31, 2026 - Artist Notifications
September 3, 2026 - Opening Reception
October 4, 2026 - Closing
What is Aquí Seguimos?
A collaborative group exhibition honoring the connection between Mexican and Palestinian communities, rooted in contemporary art. Set against the Sabra and Shatila Massacre (1982) and Mexican Independence (1810–1821), it asks artists to reflect on what it means to remain steadfast in times of genocide, expulsion, and fragmentation — moving between grief and joy, suffering and sovereignty.
Who can apply?
Mexican and Palestinian artists, writers, poets, and musicians working across any medium.
Do I need to be based in the United States?
No. This call is open to artists everywhere. It is not restricted to artists based in the U.S.
Does my work need to be in English or made for an English-speaking audience?
No. Work created in any language and for any audience is welcome.
What kinds of work can I submit?
Work across all mediums that responds to the exhibition’s prompt and theme.
How many pieces can I submit?
Up to five works.
What do I need to include in my submission?
Up to five works responding to the prompt, a brief description of your work, and a short artist bio.
Does the work need to be newly created for this show?
Both new and existing works are welcome, as long as they respond to the prompt.
Do I need to have art insurance?
Yes. Any work accepted to the show must be insured, unless you are submitting a high-quality photograph for prints.
What Mutual Aid Organizations is this show benefiting?
100% of net proceeds from Aquí Seguimos will be donated equally between Gaza Mutual Aid Collective and Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network. These initiatives provide direct support to communities facing displacement, violence, and systemic neglect, prioritizing mutual aid, resource distribution, and community care. All artists will have the option to either donate their artwork or loan it to the exhibition — please specify your choice on the open call application form.
When is the deadline?
All submissions must be received by July 24, 2026.
When and where will the exhibition take place?
Aquí Seguimos opens September 3, 2026, at Making Space BMore. This will be the first activation as part of a year-long nomadic exhibition traveling across the DMV. Subsequent openings and activations in D.C. and Virginia are to be announced.
Is there a fee to apply?
There is no application fee.
How do I submit, and when will I hear back?
Submit using the call for artist form linked here. Selected artists will be notified by July 31, 2026.
Who can I contact with questions?
Submit your questions here and the curatorial team here.
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About
Making Space Bmore
Making Space Bmore is an Art Gallery, Print Studio, and Collaborative Hub in the heart of Baltimore. We provide a collaborative hub for artists and organizations to create, exhibit, and organize. We support projects that challenge oppression, amplify marginalized voices, and use art as a tool for personal and social transformation. We aim to inspire and engage everyone in the work of community change.
About
La Sonora
LA SONORA is a latinx music club and culture hub connecting the diaspora through sound and movement. The goal of LA SONORA is to create vibrant and dynamic spaces for latinx culture to flourish. Our vision is to be a global platform and network by and for Latinx culture bearers and culture seekers by developing, presenting and cultivating intergenerational artists while reconnecting people across the diaspora to their ancestral roots. We are a pro-Black, pro-Indigenous, pro-LGBTQ+, pro-mujer space that values culture, community, joy, and collaboration.