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    Stephan McClellan of One Life Wonder performs for a crowd at Artscape on Sept. 22, 2023.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Artscape to Brew at the Zoo
    Whether you want to check out Baltimore’s annual Artscape festival, try new beers at the Maryland Zoo or headbang at Maryland Deathfest, we’ve got you covered.
    Sarah Miriam Peale's 1830 self-portraits is one of 22 works included in a new exhibit at Hammond Harwood House in Annapolis examining women painters of Peale dynasty of early American painters. It runs through Aug. 15.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: ‘Peale Women Painters’ explores hidden members of American arts dynasty
    Three new art exhibits opening for Memorial Day offer a good opportunity to see another side of Annapolis, its visual arts. It's also a parade weekend in Annapolis, and time for alfresco dining to return to West Street.
    Photo of a Baltimore City sunset by photographer Teresa Duggan
    Fighting a creative block? This artist’s matchmaking skills may help
    A show celebrating 15 years of unique multidisciplinary works done by artists, who in some cases have never met, is on display in Howard County through the weekend.
    A local artist market is seen along Charles Street at Artscape in Baltimore, MD on September 22, 2023.
    Artscape 2025: All the changes you need to know, plus the music and forecast
    From a new location and date to the debut of the Scout Art Fair, there are a lot of changes coming to Baltimore’s Artscape festival. Here’s a handy FAQ.
    Art with a Heart commissioned the sculpture of George “Spider” Anderson.
    Park Heights statue of first Black Preakness-winning jockey proves ‘greatness has always lived here’
    A statue of George “Spider” Anderson, the first Black jockey to win the Preakness Stakes, was unveiled near Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.

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    The Ballet Theatre of Maryland will perform with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Saturday during their annual family concert.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Family concert aims to hook kids on the classics
    Two of the best-known arts companies in Annapolis will join up Saturday for a concert at Maryland Hall aimed at hooking young audiences on classic music and dance.
    A ghost sign is seen at the top of the former Stafford Hotel, now The Stafford Apartments. When the building was constructed in 1894, it was the tallest building on Mount Vernon Place.
    Check out these favorites from Baltimore’s premier ghost-sign hunter
    The city’s fading collection of commercial signs painted on buildings can be found all over Charm City.
    Julia M. Alexander, the former executive director of the Walters Art Museum, died Sunday.
    Julia M. Alexander, Walters Art Museum’s first female director, dies at 57
    Julia M. Alexander, the first female director of the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, died from a heart attack on Sunday.
    Terry "TSU Terry" Wedington performs three classic Baltimore dance moves.
    Baltimore club music says ‘Wut Wut’ to the world with ‘Fortnite’ emote
    Baltimore Club music and its dance culture have reached plenty of milestones over the years. Add “Fortnite” to the list.
    “In Bloom” is one of the comics Atomic Books in Hampden gets exclusively through Diamond Comic Distributors. Photographed on Friday, January 17, 2025.
    Diamond Comic Distributors’ sale canceled as would-be buyer alleges fraud
    Diamond, however, said Saturday that it has new buyers, which will be soon be announced.

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    Tavish Forsyth, a queer artist and educator, posted a nude video on YouTube in protest of the Trump administration’s takeover of the Kennedy Center earlier this year.
    A queer artist’s nude protest of Trump went viral. It turned their life upside-down.
    After creating a nude protest video against the Trump administration, Tavish Forsyth of Baltimore lost their jobs at Johns Hopkins and the Kennedy Center. They regret nothing.
    Mayor Brandon Scott delivers his 2025 State of the City address on Monday.
    Scott launches Baltimore arts office — BOPA to operate separately
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says the city’s new office of arts, culture and entertainment will take cues from cultural hotspots like Atlanta, Chicago and Austin.
    The exterior of the American Visionary Art Museum.
    After an unexpected dismissal, American Visionary Art Museum names new director
    After an abrupt dismissal and a 10-month search, Baltimore’s American Visionary Art Museum named Ellen Owens of New York’s Castellani Art Museum as its new director.
    A mural depicting Freddie Gray on a row home across the street from where he was arrested at the corner of Mount and Presbury streets in Sandtown-Winchester.
    Freddie Gray lives on in art, his eyes watching Baltimore
    From murals and music to documentaries and writing, the Baltimore arts community passionately expressed a city’s range of emotions in the face of trauma after Freddie Gray's death.
    Micah Smith, a 41-year-old crooner and acclaimed musician, died April 4, 2025.
    Micah Smith leaves behind a family and the Baltimore music community he changed
    Beloved by his community and family, gospel crooner and traveling musician Micah Smith died April 4 at 41 years old.

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    Westgate Circle is the boundary for downtown Annapolis, where West Street, Taylor Avenue and Spa Road intersect.
    With a finger salute, Annapolis’ big art project is still struggling
    Art is about symbols. One of the crudest is a good way to explain why it’s proving so hard to fill Westgate Circle in Annapolis.
    A portrait of Powerwasher in a Baltimore parking garage is featured in "Scene Seen."
    The duo keeping the sound of Baltimore alive, one photo at a time
    Local photographer Micah E. Wood and designer Christopher Chester present "Scene Seen," a visual love letter to the Baltimore music scene over the past decade.
    Jason Steer, Executive Director of Creative Alliance, sits in front of a piece titled “Land of the Free….” created by artist Ajee Hassan.
    Baltimore arts and culture communities chart new paths after Trump diversity bans
    The arts have become the latest battleground over efforts to address gender, racial discrimination and inequity.
    A new salt box design featuring Derik Queen’s quote “I'm from Baltimore. That’s why.” appeared in Hampden following the Terps’ win on Sunday.
    Derik Queen showed love with his ‘I’m from Baltimore’ shoutout. The city responded.
    Music producer Mighty Mark and artist Juliet Ames are celebrating University of Maryland star Derik Queen’s “I'm from Baltimore” quote with a Baltimore club remix and a new salt box design.
    “Proclaiming the Annapolis City Charter: 1708″ is the largest of the three paintings by Lee Boynton in City Council Chambers.
    7 things to do in Annapolis, including places to celebrate Maryland’s 392nd birthday
    Every year, Anne Arundel County bets you’ll love Maryland history. This year, there are 40 events to get you to come out and celebrate the state’s founding.
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