Presented by Baltimore Public Media, New/Next returned for its fourth edition October 1–4, 2026, with more than 160 films, including six world premieres and five premieres.
For the 2026 edition of the film festival, photographer E. Brady Robinson was commissioned to create a series of backstage portraits of the filmmakers, directors, and actors whose work appeared throughout.
Presented by Baltimore Public Media, New/Next returned for its fourth edition October 1–4, 2026, with more than 160 films, including six world premieres and five premieres.
For the 2026 edition of the film festival, photographer E. Brady Robinson was commissioned to create a series of backstage portraits of the filmmakers, directors, and actors whose work appeared throughout.
The Rising Painter Opens a Site-Specific Exhibition at Mount Vernon Place Church on Friday, September 25
Her most ambitiously-scaled canvases are destined for Chora, a site-specific exhibition in Mount Vernon Place Church, organized with curator/BmoreArt contributor Teri Henderson, which will open September 25th and remain on view until February of 2027.
Distinctly Baltimore—Street Style That's Expressive, Eclectic, and Entirely Its Own
The festival was also the first to take place at Point Park in Harbor East. The open lawn and harbor views made gorgeous settings for a day of music and art.
Unlike other collectors who value objects over all else, Sherman uses his position to champion artists.
Most BMA visitors don’t realize that Simone Leigh’s sculpture and Lou Fratino’s The Red Nude are there because of Sherman.
Street Style as Fresh as the Produce
This edition of SEEN focuses on the people who give the market its character—neighbors carrying sunflowers, friends meeting over coffee, bold personal style, families, artists, vendors, and first-time visitors crossing paths.
Summer Fashion at an All-Women Showcase Hosted by Angie Fool and Greeyo
The crowd arrived in summer fits that balanced creativity with the challenges of 100-degree heat, turning Current Space into a runway of personal style.
Artist "Ham," on Performance, Public Space, and Why Attention Has Become Contemporary Art's Most Valuable Medium
An Interview with the naked performance artist removed by police from the former Christopher Columbus statue plinth in the Inner Harbor
Fun Fashion at a Birthday Celebration Hosted at the BMA Sculpture Garden & Gertrude's
Guests of the iconic photographer wore florals, bold color, and fun footwear to celebrate.
This Year's Fundraiser Honored Baltimore Superheroes Rosalind “Roz” Cauthen and Tom Hall
Mr. Trash Wheel, disgraced former Attorney General Pam Bondi, and three Cruella de Vils were just a few of the celebrities spotted at the Creative Alliance's legendary fundraiser and costume party this past Saturday, May 2nd.
Photos from Creative Alliance's High-flying Afternoon in Patterson Park
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, The energy was high, the trees in full bloom, and the skies danced with colors. After a long winter, Patterson Park felt awakened and alive.
Red Carpet Looks and Afterparty Wildness
The reimagined, ballroom-culture-infused spectacle clawed its way into the Broadhurst Theatre on April 7, 2026, serving looks, drama, and pure feline fabulousness.
From Serving as the CEO of Enoch Pratt to the 14th Librarian of Congress and Beyond, Hayden's Life-Long Dedication to Access (and Inspiration) Matters More Than Ever
Hayden served as the 14th Librarian of Congress, the first woman and the first Black person to be appointed to the position, until she was abruptly removed from her post by the current administration, along with over 100,000 other civil servants during the first half of 2025.
On Texture, Transformation, and the Emotional Language of Hair in "Sinners"
"I recognize that hair is not merely about styling. It represents identity. In historical and genre films, the way we present hair influences how audiences perceive identity, culture, and history.”
The Broadway legend and native son of Baltimore reflects on his roots, artistry, and legacy
De Shields moved with the fluidity of a dancer, knowing exactly how to pose his rangy body with a refined ease that belied his 79 years.
An Event Designed to Honor the Sherman Family, Wangetchi Mutu, and Amy Sherald
Photos from the BMA's Annual Gala Celebration and After Party
Protest, Identity, and Humor Converge at Pubic Wig Fashion Show
Merkin Dream III expanded on themes of women’s rights, sex work, body image, and dysphoria through bold design, movement, and performance.
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.
The 2025 Armory Show VIP Preview in Photos, featuring two Baltimore-based Galleries
Photos by E. Brady Robinson of art, visitors, artists, and culture workers at the Armory VIP Preview on September 4, 2025
