Creative Alliance provides venue space for
Music, Performance & Film, Youth & Family, Festivals & Community, Exhibitions, Classes, Fundraisers, and Signature Events.
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Creative Alliance is honored to host "I've Endured: Women of Old Time Music" an exhibition presented at Birthplace of Country Music Museum in 2023. Originally created by a women-led content team the exhibition “I’ve Endured: Women in Old-Time Music” spotlights commercial success stories and iconic musicians like Mother Maybelle and Sara Carter, Ola Belle Reed, Elizabeth Cotten, Lily May Ledford, Hazel Dickens, Etta Baker, and Alice Gerrard.
See what the resident artists have been working on over the last year in a celebration of artistic practice. The exhibition "Gathered Perspectives" is a salon-style presentation of work from Ajee Hassan, Anna Divinagracia, Bria Sterling-Wilson, Candice Tavares, kolpeace, Hope and Faith McCorkle, and Huynh Trang.
Yasmin Williams is an innovative guitarist and composer known for her unique compositional approach and expansive instrumental style. Her latest album Acadia, released on Nonesuch Records, showcases her evolution from solo performer to collaborative artist, featuring partnerships with notable musicians like Aoife O'Donovan and Immanuel Wilkins.
Learn classic and modern Middle Eastern style belly dance. Both a social dance and a form of entertainment, belly dance is a great way to meet amazing people and learn about Egyptian history and culture. Pick up the foundational moves and vocabulary of belly dance, while learning about ethics, etiquette, music, and history of belly dance. And be ready to MOVE! We'll explore isolations, spatial awareness, strength, flexibility, and some use of props. All experience levels welcome!
Watch the world’s greatest stories unroll before your eyes! Baltimore's beloved festival of scrolled panoramas, known as "crankies," returns!
See what the resident artists have been working on over the last year in a celebration of artistic practice. The exhibition "Gathered Perspectives" is a salon-style presentation of work from Ajee Hassan, Anna Divinagracia, Bria Sterling-Wilson, Candice Tavares, kolpeace, Hope and Faith McCorkle, and Huynh Trang.
Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch!
Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Join us in the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions!
We cordially invite you to join us for the first ever Baltimore Crankie Festival Open Crank! Perform with your peers, or sit back and take in the beautiful artistry of crankies made by artists and amateurs alike in the community!
In this not NOT Valentine's workshop, make luscious chocolate creations for yourself or your sweetheart and guarantee that they'll wanna hold your hand. With a little help from our friends, learn about chocolate and how to make beautiful molded chocolates with ganache fillings. While your sweet tooth gently weeps, craft hand-made truffles and make all your troubles seem so far away.
Two art forms COLLIDE for Baltimore City school students! Taking place on the Baltimore City Public Schools professional development days, these camps are chock-full of spectacular arts for students in grades 2-7. Each full-day camp includes vibrant instruction from local artists and creatives about their inspiration and practices.
Pilates is a low-impact exercise that strengthens your entire body using precise movements and controlled breathing, emphasizing spinal alignment to enhance core strength, flexibility, and posture for all fitness levels. Pilates also promotes relaxation and mindfulness, leaving you feeling energized and balanced. Come with your mat and discover how pilates can transform your mind and body! This class is a beginner class and suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed! Classes guided by Shayla (@shaylapilates on IG).
Looking for a Valentine’s Day treat that nourishes your soul? Join transdisciplinary artist HOPE McCorkle for a workshop inspired by her recent solo exhibition “dancing with my shadows: a journey to self-discovery” at the Creative Alliance (Baltimore, MD). Show yourself some love by expressing your essence through reflective journaling and collage, creating a self-portrait that represents your most radiant parts. This iteration of the Shadows of the Soul workshop series focuses on honoring the love within, with writing prompts emphasizing self-love, gratitude, and self-compassion!
Learn classic and modern Middle Eastern style belly dance. Both a social dance and a form of entertainment, belly dance is a great way to meet amazing people and learn about Egyptian history and culture. Pick up the foundational moves and vocabulary of belly dance, while learning about ethics, etiquette, music, and history of belly dance. And be ready to MOVE! We'll explore isolations, spatial awareness, strength, flexibility, and some use of props. All experience levels welcome!
This monthly program shares ways to meet the challenges of daily life by staying connected to our choices without reacting to people and situations. This is an opportunity to discover well-being within your body and mind regardless of your situation.
Join us on February 13 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM for a special performance by Brinae Ali, accompanied by a talented guitarist, as they celebrate the rich tradition of buck dancing in honor of the legendary Algia Mae Hinton. This dynamic evening will feature a performance of Talking Feet a rendition of Algia Mae Hinton's piece inspired by the roots of African American step dance and its deep connections to old-time music. Brinae Ali’s skillful interpretation brings these traditions to life, showcasing the powerful storytelling and rhythmic precision that define buck dancing.
Two art forms COLLIDE for Baltimore City school students! Taking place on the Baltimore City Public Schools professional development days, these camps are chock-full of spectacular arts for students in grades 2-7. Each full-day camp includes vibrant instruction from local artists and creatives about their inspiration and practices.
The wildly popular Mortified Baltimore, produced by Alex Hewett and Adam Ruben, stars everyday adults sharing their most embarrassingly real teenage love themed diary entries, poems, letters, lyrics, and locker notes in front of total strangers.
The wildly popular Mortified Baltimore, produced by Alex Hewett and Adam Ruben, stars everyday adults sharing their most embarrassingly real teenage love themed diary entries, poems, letters, lyrics, and locker notes in front of total strangers.
Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch!
Buy your tickets online, in person, or over the phone by calling 410-276-1651. Members save $10 on almost every show!
Our Box Office is currently open from Noon to 5pm on Tuesday thru Saturdays and one hour before all ticketed events. We accept cash, cards, and checks. Service fees are waived for in-person ticket purchases.
