Museum News
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Baltimore Fair for Contemporary Prints & New Editions
March 27-28, 2010
The BMA brings 14 galleries, dealers, and presses from around the U.S. for this biennial event. See works by leading contemporary artists and innovators in printmaking for sale in the BMA’s special exhibition galleries and participate in a talk with internationally acclaimed artist Christiane Baumgartner, a panel discussion on current printmaking trends, guided tours, and more. Press Release »
African Film Festival Traveling Series
February 20-21, 2010
Experience the best in African cinema during the African Film Festival Traveling Series held at the BMA February 20-21, from 1 to 5 p.m. each day. Enjoy screenings of nine critically acclaimed short- and feature-length films with English subtitles. Press Release »
A Night of Romance
February 14, 2010
Surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with "A Night of Romance" at the BMA. Now in its third year, this event offers couples—and singles—the opportunity to participate in a guided tour of some of the Museum’s most romantic works of art, sip champagne and nibble on treats, and make artful Valentine’s Day cards while listening to saxophonist Gary Thomas’ soulful jazz. Press Release »
African-American History Month Family Day
February 7, 2010
The BMA celebrates history and culture inspired by the BMA’s world-renowned collection of African-American art with a special FREE Family Day on Sunday, February 7, 2010, from 1 to 5 pm. Press Release »
BMA Hosts A Cinematic Celebration of Poe
December 4 & 11, 2009
A sinister raven slowly biding its time, a razor-edged pendulum descending to claim its victim, and a hissing black cat sparking madness in its owner are among the haunting stories by Edgar Allan Poe that lend themselves beautifully to cinematic expression. On Fridays, December 4 and 11, see the works of filmmakers participating in the 48 Hour Film Project: A Cinematic Celebration of Poe. Press Release »
BMA Appoints New Curator of Contemporary Art
July 30, 2009
Doreen Bolger, Director of The Baltimore Museum of Art, has announced the appointment of Kristen Hileman as Curator of Contemporary Art and Department Head of this important collection. Currently Associate Curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, Hileman will begin her position at the BMA on November 2, 2009.
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Baltimore Development Cooperative Wins 2009 Sondheim Artscape Prize
July 11, 2009
Mayor Sheila Dixon and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts are proud to announce that Baltimore Development Cooperative is the winner of the 2009 Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize. Press Release »
Jazz in the Sculpture Garden Concerts
May 21, 2009
Enjoy cool jazz on a warm summer night at the BMA's popular Jazz in the Sculpture Garden summer concert series. Drink in the beauty of the BMA's Sculpture Garden with a glass of wine and good friends while listening to regional and national talents performing against a stunning backdrop of modern art. Press Release »
Textile Day at the BMA
May 17, 2009
Join fellow textile enthusiasts for a FREE day of workshops and demonstrations exploring lace, embroidery, batik, beading, rug hooking, and many other aspects of the fiber arts. Meet exhibitors including the Baltimore Embroiderer’s Guild, the Chesapeake Region Lace Guild, and the Baltimore Appliqué Society. Press Release »
Zany Umbrella Circus: The Enchanted Toy Box
Friday & Saturday, May 8–9, 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 10, 2 p.m.
The BMA presents Zany Umbrella Circus, a European-style troupe that dazzles family audiences with their acrobatic feats and madcap charm. The Enchanted Toy Box is a story of a master toymaker whose whimsical collection of toys possesses astounding abilities. Press Release »
Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Friday & Saturday, April 17–18, 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m.
Comedian Steve Martin imagines a jaunty duel of wits between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in this clever and humorous play set in the famed Lapin Agile bar in the Montmartre section of Paris at the dawn of the 20th century. Performed by Theatre Hopkins at the BMA.
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Celebrate Valentine's Day with A Night of Romance at the BMA
February 14, 2009
Whether single or coupled, celebrate Valentine’s Day at the BMA! A Night of Romance is held on February 14, from 7 to 9 p.m., with twilight tours focusing on the theme of love in art, champagne, valentine-card-making, couples yoga, and a singles rendezvous.
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African-American History Month Family Day
February 8, 2009
The BMA’s world-renowned collection of African-American art inspires a special fun-filled FREE Family Day on Sunday, February 8, 2009, from 1 to 5 pm. Don’t miss electrifying hip-hop and Afrofusion dance performances by llstyle & Peace Productions and DishiBem Traditional Contemporary Dance Group. Also enjoy art making workshops, gallery tours, and grand tales by storyteller Debra Mims.
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Visit the BMA and Franz West on YouTube to participate in Sound Off! Competition
December 5, 2008
The BMA is inviting all beatboxers, DJs, experimental musicians, poets, and spoken-word artists to visit Franz West, To Build a House You Start with the Roof, and let the exhibition serve as the muse for this YouTube competition. Winners, determined by popular vote and a panel of judges, will perform at a special
evening event held at the BMA on Friday, December 5.
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The BMA Celebrates Kwanzaa Family Day on Sunday, December 21
November 7 , 2008
Feel the beat at the BMA! Celebrate the art of drums and drumming at The Baltimore Museum of Art’s annual Kwanzaa Family Day on Sunday, December 21, from 1–5 p.m. Inspired by the sixth principle of Kwanzaa, Kuumba or creativity, Kwanzaa Family Day features joyous musical experiences, dynamic performances, and storytelling. Press Release »
The Baltimore Museum of Art Celebrates the 18th Annual African Spirit Series
November 5, 2008
Celebrate The Baltimore Museum of Art’s collection of African and African-American art with the annual African Spirit Series—a colorful extravaganza of visual art, music, dance, and film. Admission to all programs is FREE, unless otherwise indicated. Press Release »
Discover Art Big and Small at ArtBlast!
October 26, 2008
Discover art big and small at The Baltimore Museum of Art on Sunday, October 26 during ArtBlast! 2008: Big and Small—a FREE fun-filled day of performances, art-making, and gallery activities for all ages! Explore the strange, playful, and gigantic works of art in the BMA’s collection and build your own supersize sculpture. Tour miniature rooms, make huge drawings, and dance to the big sounds of Milkshake and The Swingin’ Swamis on the Museum’s front terrace. Festivities run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; held rain or shine.
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BMA Announces In A New Light: The Campaign for The Baltimore Museum of Art
June 17, 2008
The Trustees of The Baltimore Museum of Art today announced a $65 million philanthropic campaign—the most ambitious in the Museum’s 95-year history. To date, $40 million has been raised during the silent phase, placing the campaign more than halfway to its goal.
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BMA Displays the Prestigious Triple Crown Trophy
June 5, 2008
Whether Big Brown wins the rare Triple Crown Trophy this weekend or not, visitors to The Baltimore Museum of Art can still see this impressive trophy on display for FREE all summer! Designed in silver and gold by famed French jewelry design house Cartier, The Triple Crown Trophy is featured at the Museum along with some of the most important trophies in horseracing, such as The Belmont Stakes Plate, The Kentucky Derby Gold Cup, The Preakness Stakes Woodlawn Vase, and The Ascot Gold Cup.
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BMA Celebrates 20 Years of the Jazz Series with Performances by Nationally Acclaimed Artists
May 5, 2008
Join the Baltimore Museum of Art to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its popular Jazz in the Sculpture Garden concert series. Sit back and listen to cool jazzy sounds on a warm summer evening in the BMA’s scenic sculpture gardens. This one-of-a-kind summer experience features critically acclaimed national and regional jazz talent against a striking backdrop of modern art.
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BMA Maps Baltimore's Monuments
April 11, 2008
Have you ever looked at statues around Baltimore and wondered “why is Edgar Allan Poe hunched over like that?” or “what is a German composer’s bust doing in Druid Hill Park?” Discover the answers to these questions and more with the BMA’s Mapping Baltimore’s Monuments self-guided podcast tour of the city’s 14 most intriguing monuments.
Press Release | Map
Special Event Showcases Best in National and Local Tattoo Art
March 5, 2008
Visit the BMA for Baltimore Ink: Patterns on Bodies on Saturday, May 31, 2008, to meet nationally acclaimed tattoo artists -- in the flesh! This special ticketed event, presented in conjunction with the BMA’s exhibition Meditations on African Art: Pattern, begins with a talk about the state of tattoo art at 7 p.m., followed by an 8:30 p.m. runway show and after-party featuring some of Baltimore’s most innovative ink.
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BMA Receives Major Gift of Matisse Prints from The Pierre and Maria-Gaetana Matisse Foundation
October 21, 2007
The Baltimore Museum of Art today announced that its world-renowned collection of works by French artist Henri Matisse is expanding significantly with a major gift of 77 prints from The Pierre and Maria-Gaetana Matisse Foundation in New York. This promised gift comes from the collection of Pierre Matisse (1900-89), the artist’s son. The Matisse Foundation has also supported the Matisse: Painter as Sculptor exhibition that opens at the BMA on October 28. Press Release »
BMA Receives $5 Million Endowment Gift
September 17, 2007
The Baltimore Museum of Art announced today that it has received a $5 million gift from an anonymous donor to endow the position of the Museum’s Director. This important gift establishes the first permanent endowment fund for the Museum’s top executive, and is also the second largest individual gift in the BMA’s history.
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BMA Expands Summer Programs in the Sculpture Garden
May 25, 2007
The Baltimore Museum of Art, which boasts one of the most picturesque outdoor garden settings in Baltimore, celebrates summer with a new slate of programs to take place in the Museum’s beautiful sculpture gardens.
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Launch of Free Admission Proves a Resounding Success
May 9, 2007
The launch of free admission has been a resounding success for The Baltimore Museum of Art and the Walters Art Museum, with a combined attendance of 227,656 visitors from October 2006 through March 2007. During Free Fall Baltimore in October and November, the BMA had 44,700 visitors and the Walters had 39,194 visitors—both among the highest attendance recorded for those months during the past five years. Press Release »
BMA Bids Farewell to Free First Thursday Nights
April 19, 2007
The Baltimore Museum of Art today announced that the final Free First Thursday evening event will take place on Thursday, May 3.Press Release »
BMA "Jazz in the Sculpture Garden" Concerts Begin on July 7
April 11, 2007
The Baltimore Museum of Art presents Jazz in the Sculpture Garden, the annual summer concert series featuring critically acclaimed national and regional jazz talent performing outdoors in the BMA’s scenic Sculpture Gardens. Press Release »
BMA Appoints Anne Manning as Deputy Director for Education
February 28, 2007
As the head of the BMA’s Education division, Manning will provide leadership in interpretation planning and audience development to ensure a dynamic, engaging program for expanding and diverse audiences. Press Release »
BMA Receives Transformational $10 Million Endowment Gift
January 17, 2007
The Baltimore Museum of Art has received an unprecedented $10 million promised gift from Miss Dorothy McIlvain Scott to endow operations and programs for the American Wing. This transformational gift is the largest individual gift in the Museum’s history and the culmination of Miss Scott’s decades of exceptionally generous community philanthropy.
Contemporary Photography Series Brings International
Renowned Artists to the BMA
January 10, 2007
Eight internationally renowned artists acclaimed for their work in contemporary photography come to The Baltimore Museum of Art in March and April for a series of free public discussions about photography’s changing role in contemporary art. Press Release »
Free Admission at The Baltimore Museum of Art and Walters Art Museum
May 31, 2006
The Baltimore Museum of Art and the Walters Art Museum, under the leadership of BMA Director Doreen Bolger and Walters Director Gary Vikan, will eliminate admission fees this fall and open free to the public for the first time in more than two decades. Press Release »
