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Upcoming Events
NOV 24 · 5:30pm–8:30pm
Opening Reception: Mickalene Thomas: A Moment’s Pleasure
Free
Baltimore, are you ready? We can’t wait to unveil Mickalene Thomas’ two-story immersive installation—the inaugural Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker Biennial Commission. The work transforms the BMA’s East Lobby into a chic living room for the City, reflecting Thomas’ signature aesthetic inspired by 1970s and 80s design.
DEC 04 · 10:00am–8:00pm
Members Holiday Shopping Days
Members Only
Double your discount—total savings of 20%! at the BMA Shop!
Enjoy extra savings on thoughtfully curated books, jewelry, and other gifts. Find everything you need for the holidays at the BMA Shop!
Sweet deal! Members enjoy 2-for-1 desserts at Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen. Call 410-889-3399 to make a reservation.
Exhibition exclusive! Members-only hours
Wednesday, December 4, 5–7 p.m.
No ticket needed! Stop in for Members-only hours for Generations: A History of Black Abstract Art and enjoy a free glass of bubbly while you shop.
DEC 05 · 10:00am–8:00pm
Members Holiday Shopping Days
Members Only
Double your discount—total savings of 20%! at the BMA Shop!
Enjoy extra savings on thoughtfully curated books, jewelry, and other gifts. Find everything you need for the holidays at the BMA Shop!
Sweet deal! Members enjoy 2-for-1 desserts at Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen. Call 410-889-3399 to make a reservation.
DEC 06 · 10:00am–8:00pm
Members Holiday Shopping Days
Members Only
Double your discount—total savings of 20%! at the BMA Shop!
Enjoy extra savings on thoughtfully curated books, jewelry, and other gifts. Find everything you need for the holidays at the BMA Shop!
Sweet deal! Members enjoy 2-for-1 desserts at Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen. Call 410-889-3399 to make a reservation.
DEC 07 · 10:00am–8:00pm
Members Holiday Shopping Days
Members Only
Double your discount—total savings of 20%! at the BMA Shop!
Enjoy extra savings on thoughtfully curated books, jewelry, and other gifts. Find everything you need for the holidays at the BMA Shop!
Sweet deal! Members enjoy 2-for-1 desserts at Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen. Call 410-889-3399 to make a reservation.
DEC 08 · 10:00am–5:00pm
Members Holiday Shopping Days
Members Only
Double your discount—total savings of 20%! at the BMA Shop!
Enjoy extra savings on thoughtfully curated books, jewelry, and other gifts. Find everything you need for the holidays at the BMA Shop!
Sweet deal! Members enjoy 2-for-1 desserts at Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen. Call 410-889-3399 to make a reservation.
DEC 17 · 11:00am–2:00pm
Adorned: African Women & the Art of Identity
Members of the Friends of African, Pacific, and ancient American Art and the BMA Council
Members of the Friends of African, Pacific, and ancient American Art and the BMA Council are invited to an in-gallery talk and guided experience. This exhibition brings together two dozen works from the BMA’s collection to demonstrate the critical role of women in shaping and maintaining social identities across 20th-century Africa.