In celebration of the opening of 1 West Mount Vernon Place, the Walters is hosting a free block party featuring an opening ceremony and an array of special programs. Visitors of all ages are invited to tour the transformed space and enjoy art demonstrations and a variety of performances. The opening ceremony takes place at 11:30 a.m.

Program

11:20 a.m.-noon
Opening ceremony with performance from “The Band” Marching Unit

Noon-1 p.m.
DJ James Nasty and ceramicist Roberto Lugo spins records and clay
Raku firing with Community artist Herb Massie and Jubilee Arts, 12-1

12:30-12:45
Meet Waltee

1-1:45 p.m.
Live music from Rufus Roundtree and Da B’More Brass Factory

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Live music from The All Mighty Senators

All day fun
Hula Hooping with Baltimore Hoop Love
Face painting
En plein air painting in the park
Mosaic tile making
Sidewalk chalk drawing & bubbles
Enoch Pratt Free Library and Book Buggy
Mt. Vernon Place Conservancy Monument tours

Noon-4 p.m.
Drop-in/Art Cart on the Sculpture Court
Pixilated Photo Booth

Food Trucks

Mr. Souvlaki
Dizzy Cow Pizzeria
The Local Oyster

…and more!

Vendors & Partner Booths
Ceramists from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Baltimore Clayworks
Maryland Historical Society
Maryland Humanities
Cool Progeny
GBCA