To maintain sanity, I escaped a lot to the wilds of the shore, particularly Assateague Island.
MICA faculty assert that the pandemic has magnified longstanding problems, and the Board of Trustees responds
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Stay home, stay healthy, stay engaged in the arts.
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Without trans persons behind the camera, the spectacle of The Right Girls offers few answers for those of us with a personal stake in the outcome of this journey.
"Many designers and architects develop a look or aesthetic that defines their craft but for me, I had been raised to look for the narrative that gave each place its soul and identity."
There is a sense of hope in this illusion of free time.
This edition of Quarantine Diaries features five Baltimore-based gallerists and curators who have adapted their practices to create new opportunities for artists to survive and thrive through quarantine
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Three artists work within AFRO American Newspapers' archivesKibibi Ajanku's Indigo Journey
Sankofa Theater choreographer and creative director Kibibi Ajanku fell in love with traditional indigo dyeing in The Gambia in West AfricaFeatured
A time-management guide mixed with tidbits of neuroscience, social science, history, and personal reflection, 'Do Nothing' is ideal for our dear Virgos who love to improve on any aspect of their lives.
Global pandemic notwithstanding, the future was always bleak. But the desire for the good life, or some semblance of it, is a stubborn flame.
"My first visual clue to the parallel nature of this situation was that pastels were suddenly in vogue again."
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Search: Museums, Galleries, Performance, Film, Organizations & Advocacy, Literary Organizations, Media, Bookshops, Maker, Mixed Use & Studios, Education, Grants & Awards, Residencies, Artist Housing, and Supplies. This guide is for Baltimore area artists, makers, creatives, and anyone who wants to get involved in the arts in the region.
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Memorializing quiet moments at home during quarantine, one day at a time
This new phase of programming allows us to congregate and experience art together safely, on the street or in our cars from a distance.
What doesn’t fit in their apartment waits in storage as they rotate pieces in and out, rendering their home as both a gallery and a domestic space, enriched by their love for art and artists.
Progressive art studios are philosophically integral to disability rights and social justice.
Only Women: 27 Women in the Arts on the BMA’s Recent Collecting Announcement
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"I knew I had a gift with words when I started getting in trouble for speaking my mind without being disrespectful or explicit, but simply for the fact I was speaking the truth that a certain group of people didn't want to hear."
Being a part of a regional symphony orchestra for several years instilled Omnia Azar's love for classical music
While Reid’s part of Immortal Voices hints at the heavens, Pangelica’s deals with darkness.
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The BmoreArt Journal of Art + Ideas is released twice a year—each fall and spring—and offers a thematic and image-dense account of art and cultural offerings in the region. All of the writing, photos, art, and design are created locally, offering a unique, authentic, and diverse perspective on Baltimore as a creative muse and environment. The print publication covers visual arts, fashion, design, architecture, food, film, performance, and politics viewed through the lens of creative cultural production.
Stories from Issue 09: Craft
Fannon's photos of female healthcare workers emphasize their humanity, as well as the physical boundaries they experience every day on the job.
Progressive art studios are philosophically integral to disability rights and social justice.
A 2019 report showed Open Works’ membership was significantly more diverse than that of other maker spaces around the country: 43 percent of its members are people of color, 54 percent are women.
Couwenberg, a titan of fine-art fiber education, is influenced by growth and evolution, which she excavates in an exploration of her personal history as a Dutch woman living in America.