The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century
Since its emergence in the Bronx in the 1970s, hip hop has grown into a global phenomenon, driving innovations in music, fashion, technology, and visual and performing arts.
Since its emergence in the Bronx in the 1970s, hip hop has grown into a global phenomenon, driving innovations in music, fashion, technology, and visual and performing arts.
The Highlandtown Arts District is welcoming spring with 18 galleries and shops opening their doors for First Friday Art Walk! In addition to our 31+ artists and makers featured this month, you won't want to miss the soft opening of our new maker's space, Locality, an artisan boutique. Casa de la culura is launching their "Migrant Gallery" in collaboration with Casa Venezuela and with muscial performances starting at 6pm. We are definitely hearing the music this April.
Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to announce Out of Order (OOO), MAP’s Annual Spring Benefit Exhibition & Silent Auction, where any artist is welcome to hang one original work of art on a first-come, first-served basis. Installation will take place Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 7am-midnight. We will have donuts and coffee for the early birds and pizza and Karaoke in the basement from 9pm to 11pm for the late installers. No need to sign up in advance, just come by MAP's first- floor gallery space @ 218 West Saratoga Street in the Bromo Arts District!
Maryland Art Place (MAP) is happy to continue KIDOOO, a youth version of Out of Order! KIDOOO was created as an opportunity for young artists to exhibit their work in a major arts venue, expanding MAP’s services to students in elementary, middle, and high school level arts classes.
The opening of KIDOOO will take place in tandem with MAP's annual Out of Order event on April 21, 2022.
The Howard County Arts Council seeks entries for the juried portion of its annual plein air paint-out, to be held June 8-11 in Historic Ellicott City, Maryland. A reception and award ceremony will be held on June 12; an exhibit featuring the juried artists' work will be on display at the Howard County Center for the Arts from June 12-August 5.
Juried entry fee is $30. Entry deadline: April 12
UMBC's Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture (CADVC) presents Mind Over Matter, the 2023 Intermedia and Digital Arts MFA Thesis Exhibition, featuring works by Liza Aleinikova, Fahmida Hossain, and Anna Kroll, opening on April 11 and continuing through May 3.
An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 14, from 6 to 8 p.m.
On Friday, April 21, from 3 to 5 p.m., the annual RTKL Artist Talk will be presented by Liza Aleinikova.
A multi-media exhibit exploring the use of color, texture and form, featuring glass objects by Michele Rubin of Washington, DC; abstract watercolors by Shanti Conlan of Houston, TX; and stoneware by Vidya Vijayasekharan.
Exhibit dates: April 14 - May 27, 2023. Reception: April 21, 6-8pm. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm.
Pictured: First There Were 7 by Vidya Vijayasekharan (photo courtesy of the artist)
Zekes’ Coffee Shop and Maryland Art Place (MAP) are pleased to present America’s Favorite Pastime, an exhibition featuring artworks related to baseball. Baseball has played a major role throughout American history. We’re excited to STRIKKKEEE first with this catchy theme. Let’s root, root, root for the ball team and all the participating artists who knocked this show out of the park thanks to all our baseball art enthusiasts! Join us for the opening reception held at Zeke’s Coffee located at 4719 Harford Road on Saturday, April 15 between 12pm and 2pm.
Maryland Art Place (MAP) is happy to continue KIDOOO, a youth version of Out of Order! KIDOOO was created as an opportunity for young artists to exhibit their work in a major arts venue, expanding MAP's services to students in elementary, middle, and high school level arts classes.
The opening of KIDOOO will take place in tandem with MAP's annual Out of Order event on April 21, 2022.
Free! Please RSVP in advance!
In conjunction with the exhibition Compensation for Loss, come out to The Peale on Sunday, April 16, for a visit with naturalists from the Maryland Natural History Society. This event is great for kids and families.
RESONATIONS Jordan Tierney
Stevenson University Manning Academic Center 2nd Floor Art Gallery
February 12 – April 11, 2024
Exhibition reception: February 17, 2024 from 1-4pm
Snow date: February 24, 2024 from 1-4pm
[Baltimore, USA 02/25/2024] — ‘The Experiment’ exhibition is set to disrupt the art scene with its bold exploration of unconventional mediums and their impact on audience behavior in the digital age. Curated to provoke thought and inspire conversation by Erhan Us, ‘The Experiment’ pushes the boundaries of contemporary art, inviting viewers to question established norms and engage with creativity in new and unexpected ways.
Help send Mando for Kids to Italy for the International Mandolin Accademia with Maestro Carlo Aonzo!
$20 suggested donation.
Beer, wine and appetizers
Mando for Kids promotes and teaches classical mandolin to young students in the Baltimore area - it’s the only program of its kind in the United States! It was started by a group within the Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra and continues under the direction of Laura Norris, a Classical Mandolin Society fellow, member of the Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra and Baltimore Mandolin Quartet.