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Painted screens are a unique Baltimore folk art. This workshop will include a short film on the history of the painted screen and the early painted screen artists, a demonstration of the painted screen technique, and painting a small screen. Multiple painting options will be available.
Come explore the world of sound like never before at our Instrument Demonstration in our Main Gallery with the incredibly talented Melissa Foss! Get up close to sculptural ceramic instruments like polyphonic flutes, whistling bottles and horns, hear their enchanting tones, and dive into the unique melodies that blend artistry and nature.
The Friday night Baltimore Irish Trad Fest concert featuring world-class performers Trian (Liz Carroll, Billy McComiskey, and Daithi Sproule), Steph Geremia, flute; Brendan Dolan, piano; Eliot Grasso, Uilleann pipes; Jim Eagan, fiddle; Sean Earnest, guitar; Sarah Collins, Eamon Sefton, The Mount Clare Connection (Peter Brice, Joanna Clare, and Richard Osban), Catherine Marafino Brice and Megan Downes, dance.
The Baltimore Irish Trad Fest is a celebration of Irish traditional music, with concerts like these as well as sessions, seminars, dances, and workshops with masters of Irish music that happen at multiple venues in Baltimore, MD
The Saturday night Baltimore Irish Trad Fest concert featuring world-class performers Open the Door for Three (Liz Knowles, Kieran O'Hare, and Pat Broaders), a showcase by The Reel Housewives (Pauline Conneely, Kathleen Conneely, Liz Carroll, Liz Knowles, Eimear Arkins, and Eileen Gannon, Rose Flanagan, Laura Byrne and Donna Long), Sean McComiskey, Catriona Fee, Josh Dukes, Meghan Mette, John Walsh and more.
The Baltimore Irish Trad Fest is a celebration of Irish traditional music, with concerts like these as well as sessions, seminars, dances, and workshops with masters of Irish music that happen at multiple venues in Baltimore, MD
The Baltimore Irish Trad Fest is a celebration of Irish traditional music, with concerts like these as well as sessions, seminars, dances, and workshops with masters of Irish music that happen at multiple venues in Baltimore, MD
The wildly popular Mortified Baltimore, produced by Alex Hewett and Adam Ruben, stars everyday adults sharing their most embarrassingly real teenage diary entities, poems, love letters, lyrics, and locker notes…in front of total strangers.
Painted screens are a unique Baltimore folk art. This workshop will include a short film on the history of the painted screen and early painted screen artists and a demonstration of the painted screen technique. Paint a small screen to take home with you based on provided designs or create your own!
After a 3-year hiatus, we are thrilled to welcome back our incredible Bob Dylan tribute show. Dylan turns 84 this May, so come celebrate him with us. Once again our hosts are The Complete Unknowns, a special project devoted to interpreting Dylan's songs, comprised of five veteran musicians from the tight Baltimore musical community. Lead by singer-songwriter Sam Nitzberg of The Old Part Of Town who has curated this and other tribute shows at the CA over the years
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!
Join The Stoop for “Look for the Helpers: Stories about first responders, good neighbors, and unexpected heroes” on May 8th at the Creative Alliance. The Stoop Storytelling Series is a Baltimore-based organization that empowers individuals and builds community through the sharing of personal stories. Our live shows and podcast feature everyday people telling the extraordinary true tales of their lives, and our workshops offer skills and support for everyone to share their tales.
The Refugee Youth Project (RYP) is a comprehensive after-school program designed to support refugee and immigrant youth in Baltimore by providing academic assistance, social integration, and enrichment opportunities. Offered twice a week, RYP helps students develop English language skills, complete homework, and engage in activities that foster personal and academic growth. The program partners with local schools, community organizations, and universities to provide structured learning, mentorship, and cultural engagement tailored to students' unique needs.
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.
What happens when you combine celebrity memoirs with improv comedy scenes? Celeb-hilarity.
Come hear excerpts from Matthew McConaughey, Paris Hilton, Suzanne Somers, and more -- then watch some of the best improvisers in Baltimore create comedy scenes on the spot!
As we celebrate Pride in Baltimore, this edition of Mortified features childhood and adolescent diaries, poetry, etc. exploring sexual and gender identity, coming out, and other LGBTQ+ stories.
Hailed as a “cultural phenomenon” by Newsweek, this is a comic excavation of the strange and extraordinary things we created as teens.
At our Cultural Curiosity summer camp, students will begin their day with yoga and mindfulness practice in Patterson Park. They’ll create piñatas, puppets, and clay rattles. We’ll go swimming at Patterson Park pool, cool off watching a movie in our theater, and have special guest artists like Beatbox Bingo and Slippy the Hula Hoop Extraordinaire.
The Bayberries are a Baltimore-based female trio whose original music weaves together bluegrass and folk sounds, classical styles, and influences from around the globe. Featuring Danielle Williams on mandolin, ukulele, piano, and vocals; Samantha Flores on cello and vocals; and Hana Morford on viola, violin, and vocals. Joined by Rachel May this is a night of exceptional musicianship, highlighting beautiful voices from the local scene that you need to hear!
Weaving mindfulness practice, spiritual experience, and roots music from around the world, Ari and the Buffalo Kings gives your mind a fresh glass of spring water and your heart a warm embrace.
The band’s second album, In the All Together, is out now, full of irreverent folk romps, transcendent soundscapes, and heartfelt lyrics inspired by the inner wisdom of our truest selves. With new songs and musical explorations, this is a night at Creative Alliance you won't want to miss!
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