Events

Jasmin Nessa Ali is a Guyanese fashion designer from Queens, New York. She moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 2018, where she graduated with a BFA in Fiber and Experimental Fashion from Maryland Institute College. Currently, she is working on designing and releasing unique, hybrid clothing collections out of her bedroom studio. The main pillars of her brand, NESSA, are utilitarianism and Indo-Caribbean aesthetics. The purpose of the brand is to elevate collaboration among artists and speak power to Guyanese people for as long as NESSA thrives.

Welcome to a captivating journey through the vibrant world of Shelley Amsel, a figurative painter with over 40 years of artistic exploration. In the exhibition Scenes, Friends, Family, and Dancing, Amsel invites you to immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of color and movement that has fueled his creative passion.

Step into a world where fashion transcends mere fabric and thread, where every stitch tells a story, and every garment is a canvas of expression. The exhibition Fashion Prose 1 is a celebration of the artistry and language of style, exploring the intricate relationship between fashion, identity, and adornment. Over a decade ago, a renowned fashion journalist observed the evolving landscape of fashion, noting its transformation from a niche passion to a global fascination and form of entertainment. Today, we invite you to witness this evolution firsthand as we showcase the work of artists who share a profound connection to the world of fashion and textiles.

Welcome to a captivating journey through the vibrant world of Shelley Amsel, a figurative painter with over 40 years of artistic exploration. In the exhibition Scenes, Friends, Family, and Dancing, Amsel invites you to immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of color and movement that has fueled his creative passion.

Step into a world where fashion transcends mere fabric and thread, where every stitch tells a story, and every garment is a canvas of expression. The exhibition Fashion Prose 1 is a celebration of the artistry and language of style, exploring the intricate relationship between fashion, identity, and adornment. Over a decade ago, a renowned fashion journalist observed the evolving landscape of fashion, noting its transformation from a niche passion to a global fascination and form of entertainment. Today, we invite you to witness this evolution firsthand as we showcase the work of artists who share a profound connection to the world of fashion and textiles.

Step into a world where fashion transcends mere fabric and thread, where every stitch tells a story, and every garment is a canvas of expression. The exhibition Fashion Prose 1 is a celebration of the artistry and language of style, exploring the intricate relationship between fashion, identity, and adornment. Over a decade ago, a renowned fashion journalist observed the evolving landscape of fashion, noting its transformation from a niche passion to a global fascination and form of entertainment. Today, we invite you to witness this evolution firsthand as we showcase the work of artists who share a profound connection to the world of fashion and textiles.

“dancing with my shadows: a journey to self-discovery” is an immersive solo exhibition exploring the evolution of HOPE, reflecting on her inner journey towards self-discovery. The artwork is a testament to HOPE’s exploration of her inner world, delving into the realms of spirituality, self-love, shadow work, and healing. These self-portraits capture moments of vulnerability and transformation, reflecting her personal quests to understand and accept her shadows and mental health, seeking inner peace.

“dancing with my shadows: a journey to self-discovery” is an immersive solo exhibition exploring the evolution of HOPE, reflecting on her inner journey towards self-discovery. The artwork is a testament to HOPE’s exploration of her inner world, delving into the realms of spirituality, self-love, shadow work, and healing. These self-portraits capture moments of vulnerability and transformation, reflecting her personal quests to understand and accept her shadows and mental health, seeking inner peace. 

Join Visual Arts Director, Joy Davis, and Resident Artist HOPE in conversation about the exhibition "dancing with my shadows" and their upcoming performance.

Creative Alliance, TENT Rotterdam, and Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee, present Walk On By: an exhibition and a cultural exchange that connects Black artists, their diverse experiences, and artwork, across the Atlantic. Explore the Black Atlantic through the diverse stories of local artists in the historical port cities of Baltimore and Rotterdam, through exhibitions in both countries and an exchange program.