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ART AROUND TOWN
From Venice With Love
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"We Outside" by Monica Ikegwu, oil on canvas, 24" x 72," 2021, Collection of Arthur Lewis and Hau Nguyen, Image courtesy of the artist and Galerie Myrtis. |
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The 59th International Art Exhibition opens to the public this Sunday, April 23, at the Venice Biennale. The exhibition features 213 artists from 58 countries, including Baltimore's own rising artist Monica Ikegwu. Monica has been featured on Oprah Winfrey Network's Cherish the Day produced by the Oscar-nominated Ava DuVernay.
Now, BOPA is supporting the next step in Monica’s career by coordinating her trip to the Venice Biennale. BOPA is acting as a fiscal sponsor of Galerie Myrtis as they pursue funding opportunities for both the Biennale and the Baltimore-based programming to follow. BOPA is honored to help Monica enjoy her well-deserved international accolades in person, and thrilled that a wider audience will be exposed to her incredible paintings.
The Venice Biennale, or Biennale di Venezia, began in 1895. It is one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world. But a biennale can be any large contemporary art exhibition held every two years. Biennales are typically named for their host city or, like the Whitney Biennale, a specific institution. Other popular biennales include the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea, the Bienal de São Paulo in Brazil, the Istanbul Biennale, and La Biennale de Lyon.
This Sunday, April 24, the European Cultural Centre-Italy (ECC) and Galerie Myrtis present an artists’ talk titled The Speculative Future of Blackness. The talk includes artists Tawny Chatmon, M. Scott Johnson, Delita Martin, and Arvie Smith, who are featured in The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined at the Venice Biennale and exhibit curator, Myrtis Bedolla, Founding Director of Galerie Myrtis, who will moderate the discussion.
The program will be held in the main room of the Palazzo Michiel Strada Nova in Venice on Sunday, April 24, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. CEST (8:00 a.m. EST) and will be live-streamed on ECC's YouTube channel. Click below to watch.
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Thanks to generous support from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), BOPA is proud to sponsor "The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined" exhibition at the 2022 Venice Biennale. |
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EMERGE EXHIBITION CLOSES SUNDAY
Last Chance to See These 3 Rising Artists at Bromo
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The Emerge Baltimore exhibition series continues at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower with the work of three incredible artists: Aliana Grace Bailey, Raquel Thompson, and Derrick 'DJ' Smith. Their individual solo shows are on view through Sunday, April 24, 2022. For more information about visiting the Bromo Arts Tower, click the button below. |
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Do you love art? Do you love sharing your love of art? BOPA is looking for Volunteer/Gallery Guides for the Bromo Arts Tower & the Top of the World Observation Level. Interested? Click here to email Kirk Shannon-Butts.
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FROM THEIR FARMS TO YOUR TABLE
Shop Local at the Baltimore Farmers' Market
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The Baltimore Farmers' Market is BACK! Visit every Sunday, rain or shine, from 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Many favorite farms and vendors are returning this year, along with a new crop of local merchants and artists selling their wares.
To see the full lists of vendors, the Market map (which includes where you can park for free), and more information about Maryland's largest producers-only market, click the button below.
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ATTENTION, CREATIVES!
We Want to Hear From You
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CONGRATULATIONS, FINALISTS!
For the Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize
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The three individual artists selected as this year’s finalists for the Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize are Maren Henson, Megan Koeppel, and James Williams II. The selected finalists will show their work at the Walters Art Museum from Thursday, July 21–Sunday, September 18, 2022. Learn more about this year's Sondheim finalists by clicking the button below. |
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GRANT INFO SESSION
The Communities Thrive Grant Program
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On Wednesday April 26, at 6:00 p.m., BOPA is hosting a virtual information session for the Communities Thrive Grant. This grant supports small and mid-sized arts organizations in the production and presentation of artistic works accessible to the general public within the City of Baltimore. To register for the online info session, click below. |
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STATION NORTH SIPS
An Arts District Happy Hour
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Join Station North Arts District on Wednesday, April 27, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. to kick off Station North Sips, a new happy hour in the arts district. Participating venues will offer unique specials for one evening only.
Take your own self-guided tour of the district, then stay for dinner, and a show! For participating venues, drink specials, and shows, click the button below.
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BOPA provides programming and technical support to the City's A&E Districts. Your tax-deductible donation helps us to support the artists and arts organizations who make Baltimore beautiful!
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ASIA NORTH CONTINUES
This Weekend: A Performance at Stillpointe Theater
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Through Saturday, May 28, come celebrate Baltimore’s Charles North (aka Station North) neighborhood’s constantly evolving identities as a Koreatown, arts district, and creative hub. The "Asia North 2022: A Celebration of Art, Culture & Community" continues at galleries & spaces in and around Station North. For more information about the exhibiting artists, gallery locations and hours, and the schedule of events, click the button below. |
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SEE HENRY THE FIFTH AT CSC
Once More Unto the Theater, Dear Friends
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Opening Friday, April 22 and running through Sunday, May 15, see Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's production of Henry V. Don't miss CSC's compelling take on Shakespeare’s great tale of leadership, war, and storytelling. For showtimes, tickets, and more information, click below. |
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RSVP TO THE OPENING TOUR
Raunjiba Design Center
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A participant of the 2021 Baltimore Open Studio Tour, the Raunjiba Design Center located in Remington is hosting a spring opening event on Saturday, April 23, from 12:00–6:00 p.m. Online registration is required for this event. For more information and to register, click the button below. |
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BTP HOSTS HANSEL & GRETEL
A Fairytale Opera for All Ages
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Join Peabody Opera at Baltimore Theatre Project (BTP) on Saturday, April 23, at 2:00 or 4:00 p.m. as they workshop a new adaptation of this classic tale, based on the classic opera by Engelbert Humperdinck. Featuring a revised English text and jazz orchestration, this 45-minute opera is suitable for ages 4 and up. For tickets and more information, click the button below. |
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HEAR JACQUELINE AUDAS AT THE BMA
Winner of the 2021 Yale Gordon Competition
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Enjoy an afternoon listening to the artistry of one of Peabody Conservatory’s top talents. Violinist Jacqueline Audas, winner of the 2021 Yale Gordon Competition, has performed in Israel, Germany, Italy, Spain, and New Zealand. On Saturday, April 23, at 3:00 p.m., hear her at the Baltimore Museum of Art with pianist Wan-Chi Su. Click the button below for details. |
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MARYLAND FILM FESTIVAL BEGINS
Five Days of Brand New Films
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The Maryland Film Festival (MDFF) kicks off in person in Baltimore on Wednesday, April 27, and continues through Sunday, May 1. And on Saturday, April 30, the Baltimore Film Office will announce the winners of the 17th annual Baltimore Screenwriters Competition.
Check out the MDFF website below for information on purchasing ticket packs, the feature films, short film programs, and premium events,
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BALTIMORE FINE ART PRINT FAIR
The Only Contemporary Print Fair in the Region
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The inaugural Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair runs from April 29– May 1, 2022, at the Baltimore Innovation Center in Baltimore’s Pigtown neighborhood. This event showcases the latest contemporary art in prints from over 20 galleries, dealers, and print publishers from across the U.S.
The 2022 exhibitors present the finest investment-quality, limited-edition fine art prints, multi-part portfolios, and artist books by the best of established and emerging artists. It is a perfect event for collectors, art lovers, and artists. For more information and tickets, click the button below.
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ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY FOR CREATIVES
One-Day Virtual Accelerator for Artists at Any Stage
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BCAN (Baltimore Creatives Acceleration Network) is currently accepting applications for its upcoming Scale Your Passion Pilot, a free one-day virtual business accelerator by Baltimore creatives for Baltimore creatives. The accelerator will take place Tuesday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 25. Learn more and apply below. |
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ARTS & CULTURE NEWS
Stories About Baltimore's Creative Community
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"YOU'VE JUST WON $40,000. WHAT'S NEXT?" |
Cofounders Iman Carr and Shakeel Alexander of startup Blvck Door won the $40,000 prize in MICA's 2022 UP/Start Venture Competition. They plan to use the funds to create an online platform to connect creatives of color to employers. Read what's next for these entrepreneurs below.
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TWO AREA PLAYWRIGHTS TO DEVELOP NEW WORKS |
The Horticulture Playwrights Workshop, part of Sisters Freehold, has announced the two playwrights who make up the 2022-23 cohort. Sharea Harris and Julia Marks will collaborate in a year-long process to develop a full-length play each. Learn more about the playwrights below.
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THE HISTORY OF THE BMA'S SCULPTURE GARDENS |
Baltimore Heritage produces five-minute videos detailing the histories of various spaces and places in Baltimore. Click the link below to watch a quick history of the Sculpture Gardens at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Did you know the museum has not one, but two? Learn more below.
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NEW ARTS FUNDING APPROVED BY THE STATE |
In Bmore Art, arts & culture journalist Ed Gunts gives a rundown of new state-approved arts funding after this year's General Assembly session. Find out about the Maryland Makerspace Initiative, the three Baltimore institutions that will receive capital funds next year, and more below.
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