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
Latest Entry in Citywide Celebration of the Playwright's American Century Cycle Onstage Through September 28
Presented with humor, pathos, bombast and melancholia, Wilson's characters lay bare their desires and disappointments, hopes and expectations.
The best weekly art openings, events, and calls for entry happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.
This Week: Ira Glass and David Simon in conversation at MICA, High Zero Festival at the Theatre Project, Deborah Brown English book launch at The Ivy, Maryland Opera performs at Peabody Library, Jen White-Johnson artist talk + reception at Julio Fine Arts, and more!
How an Unassuming Storefront on Maryland Ave Became a Site of Foodie Pilgrimage
Le Comptoir du Vin in French, opened in 2018 as a natural wine bar and neighborhood bistro in Baltimore’s Station North Arts District. It immediately received national attention when it was named one of the nation’s Best New Restaurants in 2019 by Bon Appétit.
BmoreArt’s Not to Miss List
This weekend, September 12-14, indulge in your lit-love with the return of the Baltimore Book Festival. With over 80 authors and six stages, the sheer number of events, readings, and panels on the itinerary could fill a library in itself. Here are a few recommendations from our team.
Baltimore art news updates from independent & regional media
This week's news includes: Tony Shore wins MASB Travel Prize, AVAM's new director Ellen Owens, 2025 Baltimore Book Festival, Love Groove Festival returns, Plein air artist Jason Witte, Arewà Basit and Amy Sherald, Goya Contemporary at the Armory Show, Nourished by Time, and more!
