Six Artists or Artist Duos Recognized with Support Totaling $90,000
Since 2009, the Baker Artist Awards has recognized more than 168 artists and awarded nearly $1.5 million directly to artists in the Baltimore region, making it one of the most sustained and significant direct-to-artist prize programs in the country.
Photos of Honored Guests and Attendees, Including Artist Tawny Chatmon
On April 18, 2026, First Lady Dawn Moore hosted more than 100 women at Government House for her third annual “A Women’s Work: Women’s Economic Empowerment Event."
Thirty-six artists selected from over 1000 Baker Artist Portfolios
Artists were selected by the jurors, for excellence demonstrated in three key areas: mastery of craft, depth of artistic exploration, and unique vision.
Ikhide's "Tales From Future Past" is on View through November 22 at CPM
CPM Gallery recently announced that the run of Richard Ayodeji Ikhide's solo exhibition "Tales from Future Past" would be extended to November 22 by appointment. At the opening on September 27, the British-Nigerian artist was interviewed by luminary art historian, curator, and educator Lowery Sims.
The Board has completed the national search and is delighted to announce Nancy Proctor as the SNF Parkway’s new executive leader.
The Board of the SNF Parkway Theatre — home to the Maryland Film Festival — is pleased to announce the appointment of a new executive leader and share the recent results of its refreshed strategic vision.
Evan Nicole Bell (Music), Monica Ikegwu (Visual Arts), Chung-Wei Huang (Film/ Video), Lola B. Pierson (Performing Arts), and Lysley Tenorio (Literary Arts), each receive a $10,000 Mary Sawyers Baker Prize
Bruce Willen was selected to receive the 2025 $40,000 Mary Sawyers Imboden Prize, the largest art prize in the region.