The Baltimore School for the Arts raised about $740,000 in gross revenue, ultimately netting $500,000, during its annual “Expressions” fundraiser. The weekend showcase highlighted the creativity and talent of the city’s young artists.
Category: Arts
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When Arts Access Disappears, So Does Opportunity
Access to arts education is essential for many Black students and families, and should not be cut when budgets tighten, as it provides them with confidence, discipline, and purpose.
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Protecting the source: Tom Miller Week rallies support to preserve iconic murals
This week creatives and art lovers everywhere are celebrating the sixth annual Tom Miller Week, an annual time to honor the life and legacy of the Baltimore artist. The 2026 celebration is focused on restoring and preserving Miller’s work.
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SNF Parkway launches inaugural artist residency, invites Baltimore creatives to apply
SNF-Parkway theatre is inviting Baltimore artists to apply to its inaugural artists residency program. Those selected will have their work presented in the Parkway’s theatre as well as a $6,000 stipend to support their work.
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Lewis Museum opens new satellite gallery at The Village at Mondawmin with ‘Blacks In White’ exhibit
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum will open its first satellite gallery at The Village at Mondawmin with a ribbon cutting. Museum leadership, community partners and elected officials will gather at 10 a.m. on Sept. 19 to mark the launch of The Lewis at Mondawmin.
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From craft to calling: How Nate Couser turns Black stories into wearable art
Artist and entrepreneur Nate Couser, founder of VashtiBlue Jewelry and The Artist Exchange, uses fashion, jewelry, and teaching to honor and preserve Black culture through creative expression. Through deeply personal and spiritual artwork, Couser creates wearable pieces that tell stories and celebrate individuality, while advocating for the proper teaching and representation of Black art history.
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Robyn Murphy named permanent head of BOPA
Robyn Murphy has been named the permanent CEO of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, following nearly eight months in the interim role. A native of Edmondson Village, Murphy sees the appointment as both a personal milestone and a chance to lead BOPA into a new era of creativity, equity and partnership.
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Charlene Hyman, Baltimore fashion icon, remembered for global impact and creative legacy
Charlene Hyman, pioneering Baltimore fashion designer and founder of Hyman and Hyman Fashion Designers, died on June 20 at age 68. Celebrated for her glamorous couture, international acclaim and mentorship within the fashion community, Hyman left an enduring legacy of creativity, compassion, and trailblazing artistry that touched both runways and hearts.
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Building confidence and change through theatre
Over nearly 50 years, Penumbra Theatre in Saint Paul, Minn. has evolved from a pioneering Black arts institution into a national leader in racial healing and artistic excellence. Meanwhile, Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center empowers Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) youth with classical arts training that builds confidence, discipline and cultural pride.
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Applications open for the 10th Annual Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City Artist Travel Prize
The Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts has announced the 10th MASB Artist Travel Prize, awarding $7,000 to a Baltimore-based visual artist to support travel that enriches their practice, with applications open until June 20, 2025.
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Thousands turn out for Artscape’s Memorial Day makeover
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor Artscape returned to Baltimore at a different time of year and in a new location over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend. Thousands packed the downtown Baltimore area to hear the likes of LeToya Luckett, Tweet, Fantasia, Robin Thicke and more on May 24 and 25. The dates for the country’s […]
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Baltimore’s creative pulse takes center stage at inaugural Scout Art Fair
The inaugural Scout Art Fair, part of Baltimore’s revitalized Artscape and curated by Derrick Adams and Teri Henderson, showcases over 40 local artists in a landmark cultural moment that affirms the city’s arrival as a major force in the contemporary art world.