WHAT: ArtWalk Opening and Exhibition 2025

WHEN: ArtWalk Opening: Friday, May 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The ArtWalk Commencement Exhibition: Friday, May 16 – Monday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Maryland Institute College of Art, 1300 W. Mount Royal Ave.

The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is pleased to welcome the Baltimore community and beyond to campus for a chance to see the incredible works of art by MICA students in one of the largest displays of visual art in the city. The annual ArtWalk Commencement Exhibition will present thousands of unique works of art by nearly 300 graduating students in the undergraduate school across MICA’s campus.

Art lovers and collectors alike will have the opportunity to talk to and support the emerging artists and to be the first in line to purchase the works. Pieces on view range from sculpture, painting, ceramics, animation, graphic design, illustration, garment design, printmaking, woodworking, fiber art, digital art, game design, assemblage/collage, photography, and film—a testament to the robust and diverse curriculum offered at MICA.

“An immense amount of work goes into ArtWalk. It’s the culmination of years of learning and exploration that provides surprises across MICA’s campus. It’s also an invitation to the community to see what the newest generation of bright and dedicated creators are thinking as they launch their professional careers,” said Interim Associate Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Studies Michael Weiss. “Please join us to see the results of their growth and celebrate our graduates!”

The weekend kicks off with the ArtWalk Opening on Friday, May 16, allowing attendees to meet with emerging young artists to discuss the art-making process for the works on view. It is also a wonderful opportunity to connect with family, friends, and neighbors at the most exciting party in town. The evening will feature delicious fare from Baltimore’s top food trucks including Bmore Greek Grill, Breaking the Borders Down, Churros Inc, Kommie Pig, Kooper’s Chowhound, and Tia’s Italian Ice. Beer, wine, and soda will also be sold at the tent bar provided by Dooby’s in Cohen Plaza.

ArtWalk is free and open to the public from Friday, May 16 through Monday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ArtWalk Screenings:

• Senior Animation BFA Screening, Brown Center’s Falvey Hall, May 18th, 1:00 p.m
• Senior Film & Video BFA Screenings, Brown Center’s Falvey Hall, May 18th, 4:00 p.m.

ArtWalk Locations Include:

• Gateway, 1601 W. Mount Royal Ave.
• Bunting Center, 1401 W. Mount Royal Ave.
• Fox Building, 1305 W. Mount Royal Ave.
• Brown Center, 1301 W. Mount Royal Ave.
• Main Building, 1300 W. Mount Royal Ave.
• Dolphin Design Center, 100 Dolphin St.
• Mount Royal Station, 1400 Cathedral St.

Note: Free parking is available in marked parking lots on campus, though parking will be limited. The church lot will be closed during ArtWalk. Additional paid parking is available at The Fitzgerald Garage (across from Mount Royal Station). Due to several events Friday evening, traffic will also likely be impacted. Event-goers are encouraged to walk, take public transportation, or use rideshare to get to MICA. At the ArtWalk Opening event, there will be MICA shuttle buses available for visitors to ArtWalk to get around campus.

For more information about ArtWalk, visit mica.edu/artwalk