This summer, we bring together artists, archivists, and community
members for a rich two days of hands-on engagement in archival practice!
This is a celebration of Valerie J. Maynard, a sculptor, printmaker,
designer, and educator born in Harlem who made Baltimore her home
The celebration starts with the first annual Valerie J. Maynard Short
Film Festival featuring selected work by Baltimore filmmakers Angela
Carroll, Monica Freeman, and Elissa Blount Moorhead. Then join us for
the final day of the symposium which will include FREE food,
entertainment fellowship and Black art. The day will consist of
workshops and hands-on experience for you to engage with the
Foundation’s archival practice and cultivate your own.
The Valerie J. Maynard Short Film Festival kicks off the Symposium on
Aug. 21, from 11AM until 1PM EST at the Baltimore Museum of Art’s
Meyerhoff Auditorium. Ticketed entry into the film festival requires a
$10 donation.
The full day of FREE activities and celebration takes place on August
22, at the Motor House in the Station North District of Baltimore from
10AM until 9PM. Entry is free with an RSVP.
Event Program
Friday August 21st
Baltimore Museum of Art
Meyerhoff Auditorium
10 Art Museum Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
11:00AM-1:00PM Short Film Festival
Located in the heart of Charles Village, on Art Museum Drive at North Charles and 31st Streets.
Saturday August 22nd
Motor House
120 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Full Day Schedule:
10-10:30am: Registration, Opening plenary
10:30-11:30am: Archives Workshop: Physical & Digital
11:30 – 12:30pm: Conservation Clinic: Demonstration
12:30 – 1:15pm: Lunch Break
1:15 – 2:45pm: Archives Workshop: Legacy, Conservation Clinic Appointments
2:45 – 3:00pm: Break
3:00 – 4:30pm: Legacy Symposium Roundtable
4:30 – 5:30pm: Happy Hour
5:30 – 9:00pm: Valerie J. Maynard Birthday Celebration/Auction