Executive Director Letter 12/21/21

As I reflect back on 2021 in all its highs and lows, I am filled with gratitude for the many people who have made our work possible. GBCA is blessed with a stellar Board of Directors, which has been led in 2021 by the Dean of Peabody at Johns Hopkins University, Fred Bronstein. Dr. Bronstein’s steady hand and deep thinking have been critical to me and GBCA as we have navigated the pandemic. Who could have imagined running a world renowned conservatory and shepherding GBCA while dealing with a global health crisis. Thank you, Fred.

Whether they are emerging or established, mainstream or underground, grassroots or institutional, GBCA believes in unifying and strengthening all members of Baltimore’s creative community. GBCA’s members represent that range and are among the leading organizations in the region. Each and every one of them are integral to the GBCA team.

The Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance is also grateful for its supporters and partners. While to extensive to list, we send particular thanks to:

Baltimore County Commission of Arts and Sciences

Baltimore National Heritage Area

Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts

Bunting Family Foundation

France-Merrick Foundation

Harry L. Gladding Foundation

Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation

Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation

Joseph and Harvey Meyerhoff Family Charitable Fund

Judge Aaron B. Cohen Foundation

Library of Congress

Maryland Citizens for the Arts

Maryland State Arts Council

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Middendorf Foundation

Mitzvah Fund

Nora Roberts Foundation

SB and Co.

Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation

Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

Sozosei Foundation

T. Rowe Price Foundation

Transamerica Foundation

Venable Foundation

William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund

Finally, I want to thank the amazing GBCA staff for their hard work, creativity, and perseverance. They are: Kibibi Ajanku, Renz Balagtas, Pangelica Hall, David London, and Luca Mochi. Also on our team, Thomas Beckwith, Jack Hollerbach, and Laura Wolf. All of you made this tough year shine.

All my best,

Jeannie

P.S. The creative engines of the Baltimore region are our artists. What a joy it is to live in a place blessed with so many! Since the 2022 Baker Artist Portfolio season just closed last Friday, this is a great time to explore the new and updated work of over 600 artists represented on the site. You can find them on the Baker Artist Portfolios at www.bakerartist.org/portfolios

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