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.”
Photos from the Parade of Latino Nations
The parade featured groups representing 25 different countries from across Latin America, each proudly showcasing traditional dress, flags, dance, and music.
Baltimore art news updates from independent & regional media
This week's news includes: Remembering Ann Everton of Darsombra, C. Grimaldis Gallery closing, NGA closes unexpectedly, Before the Americas exhibition finds a new home, Tawny Chatmon exhibition at NMWA, Turnstile takes on the world, Free Fall Baltimore, Junius Wilson at AVAM, and more!
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."
The best weekly art openings, events, and calls for entry happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.
This Week: BmoreArt Happy Hour at True Chesapeake, Tomashi Jackson and Nia K. Hall in conversation with Teri Henderson at UMBC, closing reception for VILLAGER at Eubie Blake, Subscape Music Festival, BROS Garbage Quest, Station North Art Walk, latern making workshop with Anna Divinagracia, and more!
Nimble, Collaborative, and (Almost) Global—The Kids are Alright
Robin Vuitch—a proudly self-described “MICA dropout”—wins the prestigious Premi Fundació Úniques, a new director thinks a more collaborative artworld can survive market turbulence, and fair highlights.
A Conversation with the BMA's Jewelry Buyer and Why You Should Never Overlook a Museum Gift Shop
After serving nearly ten years as Head Jewelry Buyer for the BMA's gift shop, Gray was promoted to her current role as Assistant Director of Retail Operations in early 2025. We talked about the ins and outs of working in the museum retail space and what inspires her love of jewelry.
Baltimore art news updates from independent & regional media
This week's news includes: UMBC 's Pedagogy Study Hall with Tomashi Jackson and Nia K. Evans, SAAM announces Nick Cave's upcoming exhibition, SNAC-ing with Kevin Brown, New/Next Film Fest, Black Baltimorean ASL, Women Artist of the DMV exhibition, John Waters audiobooks, and more!
We've Got Your Must-See Picks for October 2, 3, 4, and 5
Baltimore's New/Next Film Festival is back, with 30 feature-length movies, premiers, vintage gems, and more shorts than you can possibly watch. Brandon Soderberg has your guide to what not to miss.
The best weekly art openings, events, and calls for entry happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.
This Week: Free Fall Baltimore + Open Studio Weekend, Jerrell Gibbs artist talk at Stamp Gallery, Doors Open Baltimore kickoff at The Peale, Cutting Teeth opening reception at Alchemy of Art, In the Wake of: Resilience and Revolution panel discussion at Gormely Gallery, New/Next Film Fest, and more!
Baltimore Chef Catina Smith Joins Season 24 of Hell’s Kitchen
This fall, Chef Cat steps onto the national stage as a contestant on Season 24 of Hell’s Kitchen. We spoke about her journey, the pressures of reality TV, and the deep roots of Baltimore that shape everything she does.
Exhibitions Get Physical at The Compound And Night Owl Gallery
This September, the conversation is corporal with three exhibitions at two local galleries: The Compound's group show "The Misfire: Engorgement and Constipation" and Night Owl Gallery's "Vivisepultura" by Rory Holcomb and "Parallel Play" by Jonah Brock.
Baltimore art news updates from independent & regional media
This week's news includes: Wide Angle Youth Media celebrates 25 years, AVAM announces Fantastic Realities exhibition, Amy Sherald is already in town, MICA Weekend with Abbi Jacobson, Jeffrey Kent and Nicole Clark's BLIFTD Studios, BMA and The Walters throw big parties, and more!
How a Silly Idea Evolved into the City's Beloved Competition
"In 2025, we were proud to return for the second straight year as presenting sponsor of the Kinetic Sculpture Race Powered by PNC," says PNC Regional President for Greater Maryland Laura Gamble. "This beloved event champions community, imagination, and invention, which is the spirit of Baltimore."
The best weekly art openings, events, and calls for entry happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.
This Week: Johanna Toruño lecture + Queer Futures panel discussion at UMBC, Power Speaker Series with Emory Douglas at MICA, Sacred Ground opening reception at Unity Hall, Katie Pumphrey Artist Talk + Swim Stories at Creative Alliance, performances curated by Brandon Woody at LeMondo, and more!
Exhibits at CPM, Galerie Myrtis, Creative Alliance, Goya Contemporary, UMBC, and Loyola's Julio Gallery
These are just a few of our favorite free exhibits happening this month.
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.
Baltimore art news updates from independent & regional media
This week's news includes: Reflections on Strong, Bright, Useful & True, BOPA adds new board members, Lawrence Burney publishes his first book, Irene and Richard Frary Gallery to feature Lindsay Adams this fall, Jan Kirsh's exile on Ellicott City main street, Center Stage's Trans History Project, H
