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BmoreArt News: Dave Herman, Betty Cooke, Opera Baltimore

Baltimore art news updates from independent & regional media

This week's news includes: Remembering Dave Herman, Betty Cooke's jewelry to be auctioned, Opera Baltimore awarded a grant, Picturing Mobility exhibition coming to UMBC, Common in concert to benefit United Way of Central Maryland, Jessica Smith is new Managing Director of Motor House, and more!

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On the Level: Imani Haynes

Meet the Curator Helming the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture

"The stories you tell and the artwork you choose have the power to transport people—to new times, deeper understandings, and different vantage points. That’s a sacred responsibility. Reshaping institutions begins with grounding yourself in purpose." "

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BmoreArt’s Picks: August 19-25

The best weekly art openings, events, and calls for entry happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

This Week: Glenn Walker exhibition at The Peale, Celebration + Farewell Party for Shane Prada at BJC, Forever Home Artist Talks + Public Reception at Design Distillery, Ivan B. McClellan in conversation with Teri Henderson at Greedy Reads Remington, screening of "Putty Hill" at Pratt, and more!

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BmoreArt’s Picks: August 12-18

The best weekly art openings, events, and calls for entry happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

This Week: In the Stacks performance at Peabody Library, Art with a Heart's Shop & Bop, Baltimore Jewelry Center's 2025 Graduate Exhibition opening reception, Black Is: Critique & Connect at CCCC, Common Thread at Motor House, Erotic Art Market at Night Owl Gallery + Mobtown Ballroom, and more!

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BmoreArt’s Picks: August 5-11

The best weekly art openings, events, and calls for entry happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

This Week: Aliana Grace Bailey and Brandon Donahue-Shipp artist talk at Connect + Collect, curatorial talk and closing reception for Earl Jones at Baltimore Jewelry Center, Station North Second Friday Art Walk, Zoë Charlton and Sheri Parks, Ph.D. in conversation at Waller Gallery, and more!

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BmoreArt News: Amy Sherald, The Walters, Robyn Murphy

Baltimore art news updates from independent & regional media

This week's news includes: Amy Sherald cancels Smithsonina NPG show, The Walters wins an appeal, Robyn Murphy appointed BOPA CEO, a review of Benign Aggressors at Pazo Fine Art DC, NAS and the BSO, Peter's Inn garlic bread, Motzi Bread's Russell Trimmer, Baltimore by Baltimore, and more!

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BmoreArt’s Picks: July 29 – August 4

The best weekly art openings, events, and calls for entry happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

This Week: Never Forget… We are Humans exhibition closes at Full Circle Gallery, Baltimore Center Stage webinar, artist talk with Michael Haskins, Jr. at BLIFTD ART STVDIOS, opening reception for Forever Home curated by Alex French at Design Distillery, EROScape 2025 opens and more!

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2025 Rubys Artists Grants Announced

Rubys Grants Will Provide $255,000 to 15 New Projects, Plus an Annual Alumni Grant and 2 Materials Grants

The Rubys Grant supports artists in Baltimore city and county who are working on innovative projects in literary, media, performing, and visual arts.

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Robyn Murphy Appointed Permanent Head of BOPA

Mayor, Board, offer Unanimous Support for Murphy's Leadership

The appointment, approved by Mayor Brandon M. Scott and unanimously supported by BOPA’s Board of Directors, affirms Murphy’s leadership and deep commitment to the city’s vibrant cultural community.

Words: Cara Ober

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BmoreArt’s Picks: July 22-28

The best weekly art openings, events, and calls for entry happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

This Week: Lady Brion hosts Charm City Poetry Slam Finals, Constructed Memory MFAST closing reception at MICA, Nas performs live with the BSO, Vessels MICA Studio Art MFA group show at Sleepwalker Collective, T4T4T Festival at The Voxel, opening reception for Terrence Hannum at SPCE, and more!

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Strong, Bright, Useful & True: This is What Investing in Baltimore Artists Looks Like

DC's Frary Gallery Exhibits Johns Hopkins University's Recent Half-a-Million Dollar Acquisitions

An Art Collecting Committee was formed of JHU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and trustee representatives. They selected works from an artists’ portfolio curated by Ober and Inés Sanchez de Lozada, Manager of BmoreArt’s Connect+Collect gallery space that told a diverse Baltimore story.

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