BmoreArt News: MICA’s New Exhibit, National Gallery Acquisitions, The Phillips’ Famous Renoir Returns
Baltimore art news updates from independent & regional media
MICA exhibition featuring Ford/Philip Morris Foundation Fellows for Artists of Color, National Gallery acquires “significant new work,” Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party returns to The Phillips, Iron Crow Theatre finds a brick and mortar home, and more!
A Glowing Past, Present, and Future: MICA Turns 200
Celebrating the Legacy of Maryland Institute College of Art
One of Baltimore’s earliest institutions and one of the country’s first art schools, MICA has not simply endured—it has thrived—and its existence has helped shape the city’s cultural life.
BmoreArt’s Picks: August 18-24
BmoreArt’s Picks presents the best weekly art openings, events, and performances happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.
Closing reception for DMV Artists for Venezuela, The Valerie J. Maynard Symposium, The Jonathan Gilmore Project at Creative Alliance, Galerie Myrtis’ Room to Bloom virtual panel discussion, Schwingo at Make Studio, Open House/Open Studios at The Last Resort Artist Retreat, and more!
Gallery Round-Up: Current Space and The Compound
Two Group Shows and a Solo Exhibition by Marian April Glebes Remind Us Why Baltimore’s Artist-Run Spaces are the Best Spots to See Exciting, Fresh Art this Summer
“Materio-mancy,” a group show at The Compound curated by VILLAGER, closes with an artist talk and reception on Saturday, August 22 from 5PM – 8PM.
Baltimore Honky Tonk: A Photo Essay
The Western Shindig at Waverly Brewing Company and Mobtown Ballroom Has Become a Baltimore Favorite
Expect to step into a tiny universe where everyone is having a good time.” That’s how Baltimore Honky Tonk organizer Alex Lacquement describes experiencing one of his events.
Clay in Your City: NCECA is Coming to Baltimore
What to Expect When the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts Conference Lands in Baltimore Next Year?
Baltimoreans Share their Experiences from this Year’s Edition in Detroit
Fuerza & Fe: an Interview with Chef David Zamudio
The Executive Chef and Owner of Josefina on His Journey to Opening Harbor Point’s Spanish Dining Destination
“We finish every plate—adding the olive oil, the zest, everything—to ensure it’s all just right, absolutely perfect. Otherwise, it turns into the kind of kitchen you see in any other restaurant.”
SEEN: The Baltimore Farmers’ Market
Street Style as Fresh as the Produce
A Photo Essay of Baltimore Street Style, captured at the Sunday Downtown Farmer’s Market
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Studio Visit: René Treviño
A Conversation with the Artist Ahead of His Upcoming Exhibition at Erin Cluley Gallery in Dallas, Texas
The Binds of Love and Secrets: “Dawn” at Everyman Theatre
World Premier of New Work by Playwright and Resident Member Tuyết Thị Phạm on Stage Through March 1
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