Do Creatives Actually Have an Advantage When It Comes to Mental Health?
Creativity is part of resilience, which is considered a central aspect of mental wellness. We are creating all the time, problem-solving, playing, experimenting, interacting with others spontaneously, etc. Creativity is the weft across the warp of our lives. We cannot function without it.
Meet the Prolific Pandolfo Twins Through Nearly 1000 of their Artworks Under One Roof
OSGEMEOS’s work is largely inventive and whimsical, like stepping into a dream or a comforting alternate universe
Baltimore art news updates from independent & regional media
This week's news includes: Artscape 2025 updates, Oprah's Book Club author Eric Puchner, Monopoly rolls into town, Doppio Pasticceria opens in Remington, James “Jimmy” Rouse at C. Grimaldis Gallery, new installation at Patterson Park, and more!
The Founder of TRIBE, School of Embodied Arts
"Move your body, engage in breathwork, and immerse yourself in the transformative power of cold water."
The best weekly art openings, events, and calls for entry happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.
This Week: Tom Miller Day! Opening Reception and 30th Anniversary Celebration at Eubie Blake, Schroeder Cherry reception at Stamp Gallery, LAYERS panel discussion at MICA, lecture with Dr. Nikki Greene at the Driskell Center, American Craft Made Baltimore, MICA GRAD Show I and more!
Everyman Theatre Delivers on Eboni Booth's Prize-Winning Play, Through March 2
Primary Trust—Everyman Theatre’s newest entry on the Baltimore theater scene—reminded me of how refreshing it is to take a seat and just watch a good telling of a tale, with a couple of surprises, more than a few smiles, and an occasional heart-tug that arrives at an ultimately satisfying ending.
An Interview with the Curator of “Romancing the Novel”
A new exhibition of romance novel cover art at McDaniel College celebrates the popularity of the genre.
Baltimore art news updates from independent & regional media
This week's news includes: Inviting Light initiative comes to Station North, Deyane Moses and the 5th annual Tom Miller Week, environmental focus at the BMA, The Atlantic's postcast epidode with Annie Leibovitz and Amy Sherald, remembering Alonzo Davis, chef Jasmine Norton and more!
Curators Andrea Dixon and Teri Henderson Prove Contemporary Collage is Greater than the Sum of its Parts
In “LAYERS: The Art of Contemporary Collage," 34 artists harness collage’s unique ability layer images to build worlds.
The best weekly art openings, events, and calls for entry happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.
This Week: Virtual artist talk with Kei Ito at UMBC, TU BLAQ Spaces artist talk + reception, SANDTOWN film premiere at SNF Parkway, Maryland Arts Day, The Future of Here exhibition opening at The Peale, Existence Beyond Code panel discussion at MCHC, Soil to Skin opening reception and more!
Neurodivergent Artist, Mother, and Activist Defies Invisibility
From the challenges of growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and autism, White-Johnson now celebrates the beauty in what others might see as symptoms. Sharing these insights, and genuine, authentic moments through her work, she hopes to amplify her vision of true justice.
From the Smithsonian to Forbes "30 Under 30," Baltimore Company ReBokeh is Changing How Audiences See Art
Named for the Japanese art of defocusing light sources in photography, bokeh, the app enables each user to custom-tailor their smartphone’s existing camera in real time to accommodate their unique vision requirements.
Baltimore art news updates from independent & regional media
This week's news includes: Glenstone Museum announces new exhibitions, the sublime Amy Sherald, Savannah G.M. Wood awarded Tabb Center humanities fellowship, from France to Baltimore, Ky Vassor installs work at Govans Presbyterian Church, remembering Susan Alcorn, and more!
A Conversation with the Instrument Maker on Rediscovering Play, Ancient Traditions, and Peace Through Sound
"I like to think that sound has information, so when we build and play and listen to these kinds of instruments today, it's like opening a portal to an experience that was designed in another time, in another world."
The best weekly art openings, events, and calls for entry happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas.
This Week: A Media Quilt Project video installation opening reception, TINY Art Soiree at Hotel Indigo, "Obscured Legacy" film screening at MCHC, BSO at the Lewis Museum, Future Histories opening reception at the Driskell Center, Inviting Light Kick-Off at the Parkway, and more!
Visual Art that Feeds the Soul, Inspires the Mind, and Wrests You Out of the Grip of Wintry Online Malaise
This month, I am sharing four major exhibits with you that will restore your faith in humanity, inspire you to dream big and convince you to bundle up and head back out into the real world.
The Best Perks in Town: Access to Sold-Out Metal Shows, Exclusive Artist Talks, and Tax-Deductible Cocktail Parties
Baltimore's membership models for cultural organizations are an excellent way to keep the venues we love afloat and sustainable.
Opinion Editorial by Nicholas Cohen, ED at Maryland Citizens for the Arts
Governor Moore’s proposal overlooks how crucial the arts have been to Maryland’s prosperity—and how pivotal they will remain in the future. Let us not turn our backs on the very policies that made Maryland a national model for the creative economy.
