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.
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“To Baltimore With Love”: Call for artists – $500 honorarium for selected creators
“To Baltimore With Love,” a new exhibition curated by Baltimore Unity Hall and The Mary Ann Connelly Fund in Support of Artists, invites local creators to celebrate the city’s spirit through art. Submissions are open until June 9, 2025, with selected artists receiving a $500 honorarium.
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Baltimore artists take center stage in prestigious $30K Sondheim Art Prize show
The Walters Art Museum is presenting the 2025 Janet and Walter Sondheim Art Prize Finalists Exhibition, featuring the work of five finalists, and the award ceremony will take place on June 26.
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North Carolina Museum of History lends Thomas Day masterpiece to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
By North Carolina Museum of History Foundation While the North Carolina Museum of History’s physical building remains closed for renovation, the museum’s mission continues through partnerships, public programs and storytelling that share North Carolina’s history far beyond its walls. The museum has announced that a piece from its collection will be featured in “Superfine: Tailoring […]
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BOPA announces winners of the 20th annual Baltimore Screenwriters Competition
By Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts The Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts (BOPA) proudly announced the winners of the 20th annual Baltimore Screenwriters Competition on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the SNF Parkway Theatre during the Maryland Film Festival’s “Maryland Film Day” weekend. This annual contest is a project of the […]
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DC artist Reggie Gillumo creates art that the visually impaired can ‘see’
Reggie Gillumo, a D.C.-based visual artist and sculptor, has spent nearly 30 years perfecting his signature style—vibrant, touchable artworks designed to be experienced by both sighted and visually impaired audiences. Celebrated for his innovative technique and community impact, Gillumo recently opened his own gallery and continues to inspire through mentorship and his deeply personal, inclusive art.
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The Smithsonian PURGE: 47th president’s team removes artifacts of Black resistance
White House officials are reportedly dismantling key Smithsonian exhibits on African-American history—beginning with the Woolworth’s lunch counter sit-in—sparking outrage from civil rights leaders. Critics, including Rep. Alma Adams and Rev. Dr. Amos Brown, denounce the move as an attempt to erase painful truths of America’s past under the guise of eliminating “improper ideology.”
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47th president orders purge of Black history from Smithsonian, targets African American museum
A new executive order, chillingly titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” declares that the Smithsonian, once a symbol of “American excellence,” has become tainted by narratives that portray “American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”
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‘TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis’ opens in Baltimore
By AFRO Staff On Feb. 8, The Reginald F. Lewis Museum unveiled “TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis,” the most comprehensive exhibit of the man who was known to be a “titan of industry.” Recognized as the first Black man to lead a billion dollar company, Lewis is remembered for his salient question: “Why […]
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Modern love, Black voices: BLK’s first ‘State of Black Singles’ report uncovers shifting dating norms
BLK, a leading social and dating app for Black singles, has released its inaugural “State of Black Singles” report, revealing the evolving dynamics of love, sex, and relationships within the Black community.
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Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and Stacy M. Brown’s groundbreaking book on the Transatlantic Slave Trade calls for action and education
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has released a powerful new book, “The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy,” which examines the enduring impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and outlines a path forward for racial justice and economic empowerment.