Writer and Poet
Elizabeth Hazen is a poet and essayist whose work has appeared in Best American Poetry 2013, Southwest Review, The Threepenny Review, The Normal School, and other journals. Chaos Theories is her first book. Her second book, Girls Like Us, was published in March, 2020. Read more at her website.
Sponsored by PNC, Hundreds of Artists Participated in Maryland Federation of Art's Citywide Painting Event This June
The competition takes place during the first week of June, kicking off Anne Arundel County’s Arts Month and bringing in thousands of visitors who can watch and interact with artists who set up their easels throughout downtown Annapolis.
Painter Joan Cox's Work Selected by the MTA and MSAC to Adorn the Sides of a City Bus in Honor of Pride Month
Seeing these images in a gallery is powerful, but having them on a city bus allows greater reach and promotes a message of inclusion throughout the city.
With a Practice Spanning Six Decades, the Sculptor and Public Art Advocate Is in Her Prime
Mears is a petite woman, and at first, I found it hard to believe that she often handles the cumbersome pieces of metal on her own, but as I spoke with her it became clear that she has earned the “Icon” status BmoreArt bestowed on her; she is a powerful force.
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."
A Conversation with MCA's Executive Director Nicholas Cohen
MCA has spent nearly 50 years lobbying lawmakers about the positive impacts of investing in the arts and working with arts organizations of all sizes from Oakland to the Eastern Shore to help them secure funding and advocate for themselves.
Collecting Maryland is a Love Letter to our State
A new exhibit presents complex stories that portray the past and help us understand the present.
The Baltimore Institution Aims to Bring the Excitement of Auctions to a Broader Public with Online and Local Showrooms
“When people are having conversations about art in Baltimore, I just want Alex Cooper to be a part of it.”
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."
From Upcycled Heirlooms to Ren-Fest Regalia, Craft Honed Over Half a Century
A collaborative approach and emphasis on repurposing materials characterizes Lauren Schott’s jewelry making and highlights the ethos of her business. Schott is not only a highly skilled jeweler with over five decades of experience, but she also is dedicated to reusing metals and gemstones.
In Partnership with Arts for Learning Maryland, BAI Offers City Highschool Students Paid Internships with Arts Organizations Across Baltimore
The program had its inaugural year in Baltimore in 2017. Since then, it has grown from 25 to 50 interns, and the number of worksites has increased each year as well. This summer BAI interns are working with 32 arts organizations across Baltimore.
Exhibit Calls on Contemporary Artists to Center Earth and Sky
On view through August 9, Brighter Skies includes works by Taj Poscé, Zoë Charlton, Charles Mason III, Erin Fostel, John Ruppert, Thiang Uk, and Dolores Zinny.
Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson Celebrates the Launch of Her Book Where She First Discovered "The Designer Who Set Women Free"
Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free is the first comprehensive look at the life and career of the woman who redefined women's clothing.
