Opening Reception of “absolute alternatives,” the 2026 Arts+ UMBC Faculty Exhibition, curated by Maleke Glee January 29, 2026 6PM–8PM CADVC As part of the Arts+ Initiative, absolute alternatives presents faculty from across UMBC who use interdisciplinary research as a form of creative practice. As curator Maleke Glee observes, “the initiative itself proposes alternatives to once absolute, fixed disciplinary boundaries. This exhibition questions traditional research methods and the ways they are usually presented.” absolute alternatives brings together faculty from across the university, as well as their student, staff, and outside collaborators, with offerings from Visual Arts, Dance, Music, Biology, the Individualized Study Program, and other disciplines, showing what can happen when research and imagination work hand in hand. The exhibition will be accompanied by performances and other interdisciplinary programming. About Maleke Glee Maleke Glee is a cultural worker, curator, writer, and professor whose practice explores the intersections of popular culture, vernacular expression, and fine art. His writing has appeared in books, exhibition catalogues, and arts journalism, and his curatorial and leadership work includes posts with the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, STABLE Arts, and The Studio Museum in Harlem. He also consults with small and mid-sized cultural institutions on strategic planning and community-based projects. This exhibition is sponsored by the UMBC Arts+ initiative. Maleke Glee, Photo: Tyra Mitchell Visitor Information For links to maps, directions, and parking information, visit: cadvc.umbc.edu/visit-us Our exhibitions and events are free and open to the public for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. If you need specific accommodations at one of our events, whether in person or online, or to experience an exhibition, please contact CADVC at cadvc@umbc.edu or 410-455-3188 as soon as possible.
