Photo Essay: On Baltimore's War Memorial Plaza, the City's Fifth Annual Charm City Live Turned Downtown's Civic Front Yard into a Nine-Hour Block Party
Boyz II Men headlined, joined by R&B singer Case and Grammy-winning British vocalist Estelle, with DJ Tanz, Porkchop, DJ Keebee, Uncle E, and The Vibe Band
Distinctly Baltimore—Street Style That's Expressive, Eclectic, and Entirely Its Own
The festival was also the first to take place at Point Park in Harbor East. The open lawn and harbor views made gorgeous settings for a day of music and art.
As the World Spirals into a Digital Dystopia, J.M. Giordano Returns to Film
A new photo essay captures summer across five cities: Baltimore, New York, Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Doorn.
Street Style as Fresh as the Produce
This edition of SEEN focuses on the people who give the market its character—neighbors carrying sunflowers, friends meeting over coffee, bold personal style, families, artists, vendors, and first-time visitors crossing paths.
Creating an Urban Haven for Children and Caregivers Alike
"My goal is for the space to become a hub for families and community members in the city and beyond. I want children to have a sense of ownership and to know that this is their place. I want parenting to feel less lonely."
Summer Fashion at an All-Women Showcase Hosted by Angie Fool and Greeyo
The crowd arrived in summer fits that balanced creativity with the challenges of 100-degree heat, turning Current Space into a runway of personal style.
A Conversation With One of the Most Acclaimed Jewelry Designers and Artisans of Our Time
"My work is naturally African informed, but it's not intentionally created to look like Africa. It is meant to be a reminder of an origin outside of the constructs and the labels that have been placed upon us as people of African descent."
Fun Fashion at a Birthday Celebration Hosted at the BMA Sculpture Garden & Gertrude's
Guests of the iconic photographer wore florals, bold color, and fun footwear to celebrate.
A Photo Essay of This Year's Celebration in Druid Hill Park
Baltimore's AFRAM has grown to be the largest African American festival on the East Coast. Now in its 50th year, this free celebration took place Friday, June 19th through Sunday, June 21st.
Baltimore's Signature Arts Festival in Photos
Despite rain and cold weather at times, the crowds were substantial. The city once again transformed its business district into a temporary cultural destination.
Photos by KT Kanazawich from BmorArt's May 28 Release Party in MICA's Brown Center
What does "The Future" Look Like? Artists and Creatives, Subscribing Members, Show Up
This Year's Fundraiser Honored Baltimore Superheroes Rosalind “Roz” Cauthen and Tom Hall
Mr. Trash Wheel, disgraced former Attorney General Pam Bondi, and three Cruella de Vils were just a few of the celebrities spotted at the Creative Alliance's legendary fundraiser and costume party this past Saturday, May 2nd.
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.
In a Little Shy of Half a Century, BSA Has Churned out Alumni who've Conquered Billboard Charts, Hollywood, and the Runway
“Beyond the excellent instruction, BSA let me be who I am,” says theater arts alum Cameron Francis ‘89. “Our teachers encouraged self-expression and were never judgmental. They let us explore and take risks."
From Project Runway to Station North, the Baltimore-Born Designer Elevates Fashion to Fine Art
With bold colors, sumptuous textures, and rich colors that evoke decadence and splendor, a person dressed in Bishme Cromartie is a person to be not only seen but fortified.
On Texture, Transformation, and the Emotional Language of Hair in "Sinners"
"I recognize that hair is not merely about styling. It represents identity. In historical and genre films, the way we present hair influences how audiences perceive identity, culture, and history.”
What the Metalsmith Makes of Pearls, Fake Hair, and the Unsung Heart
All of the work that I make is, to some extent, rooted in my own personal experience, but I try to be a bit less visually representative of “This is art about being a transgender woman of color” and more like “This is two materials interacting with one another in a way that I find relatable.”
Protest, Identity, and Humor Converge at Pubic Wig Fashion Show
Merkin Dream III expanded on themes of women’s rights, sex work, body image, and dysphoria through bold design, movement, and performance.
A Conversation with the Healer, Trainer, and Educator on Her Dedication to Cultivating Healthier Communities of Color
"You have to be creative in order to be a healer. To be a healer is to imagine someone in a state that they aren’t yet in and support them to get there."
