In the Amalie Rothchild Gallery-
Jan 9 – 26 / Opens Fri Jan 11, 5:30-7:30pm
Ruth Pettus’ stark landscape paintings and misshapen sculptures of encrusted shoes cement the impression of an artist who is unafraid to prod the beach rubble. Here, she displays drawings from recent trips to Cyprus and Spain, small examples of pared down landscapes made from layers of oil pastel and mineral oil. She shares her technique with a hands-on artists’ workshop Sat Jan 19.
This week, Baltimore's creative scene was profiled in Le Figaro, France's oldest newspaper, but the concept of a "Baltimore Renaissance" is false.
The Foundation Celebrates its 60th Anniversary as Director Melissa Warlow Retires After 35 Years of Service
This week's news includes: A post-election statement from MCAAHC, Reginald F. Lewis exhibition at the Lewis Museum, Tom Miller Week returns, the future of BOPA, Angela Franklin and Chevelle Makeba Moore Jones at JELMA, tattoo artist Bill Waverly, and more!
The cheekily titled If Books Could Kill (on view through August 5, 2025) focuses on toxic materials—mercury, arsenic, and lead—that were used by scribes, illustrators, and printers in a variety of historical contexts.
