Celebrate Caribbean and Latine/x talent with this exhibition where the vibrant pulse of Baltimore’s creative spirit meets the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture. Each artwork not only reflects the unique perspectives and experiences of Baltimore’s diverse communities but also celebrates the broader cultural influences that shape our city. Join us in honoring the burgeoning talent of the artists, whose work enriches our understanding of heritage, identity, and artistic determination. This is an initiative to uplift the deep-rooted traditions and the contemporary voices that contribute to the ever-evolving cultural landscape of Baltimore.
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.
Ed and Ann Berlin host a literary and arts salon in their home centered on the book City of Artists, BmoreArt's first full-length book, featuring 220 pages of personal reflections from leading writers alongside portfolios from Baltimore city’s most celebrated visual artists. Enjoy a drink and small bites among Ed and Ann's collection of 20th Century art and design, as sparkling discussion unfolds with some of the artists and writers from the book, as well as Rachel Castedo, the designer of the book. You'll leave with a copy of City of Artists to take home.
Rancho Aparte was founded by charismatic singer/composer Dino Manuelle, together with a group of musician friends, to take the chirimía sound beyond Chocó, bringing the music to national and international audiences. Today the group consists of Dino Manuelle (vocals), Dyam Palacios and Emer Davila (chimiria), Fredy Cañandas (euphonium), Rodian Rivas (percussion), Rodolfo Romaña (percussion), and Ronal Campaña (cymbals). The group takes its name from a local slang phrase, “hacer rancho aparte,” which roughly translates as “to set up on one’s own”—reflecting their desire to put their own stamp on this music while preserving and respecting its complicated legacy. Live, Rancho Aparte is a first-tier party band, drawing on not only traditional music, but also on all the music they grew up listening to, embracing the swagger and dynamism of salsa, hip hop, and reggaeton in an omnivorous sound they call “funky punk chirimía.”
Step into a world of creativity, practicality, and HOMEMAKING/SURVIVAL SKILLS in this adults-only monthly workshop. In the Home Ec experience you *wish* you'd had, explore traditional homemaking with a sprinkling of badassery. From stamps to mending to DIY decor, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to hone your home skills for WHATEVER the future of late-stage capitalism may bring. Loom large in this stitchin' workshop, where needles and machines open the door to a new landscape of sustainability, fashion, and these-ain't-your-grandma's-sewing-patterns. No experience necessary, Bring Your Own Thimble!
Join BmoreTrivia in the Marquee Lounge to test your knowledge of everything! Featuring four riveting rounds of general trivia + final questions and the ultimate prize for the winning team: bragging rights (but also real prizes, too)! Follow us on Instagram @bmoretrivia for hints, updates, & ways to earn bonus points! The bar opens at 6pm, seating is first come, first serve. Trivia starts at 7:30pm! Let’s have some fun!
The secret to writing resonant flash is knowing what to keep and what to cut. In this series, learn the process of writing flash through textual analysis, discussion, and expert guidance. Get your write on with generative exercises and build those narrative know-hows while learning to say oh-so-much in oh-so-few words.
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 up to the lab, and see what's on the slab with a live shadow cast performance of cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring innovative choreography and crowd participation. Costumes encouraged! Since 2015, Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror has been a tribute to the queer experience while showcasing and exposing minorities to liberating art forms.
Free Baltimore Yoga is a safe space grounded in community movement. Our sessions aim to be accessible trauma-informed, nervous- system -focused, and breath- centered. Class from May through October will take place outside in Patterson Park! All ages!
Join Yogini Dahiwadkar for a three-hour lesson to demystify watercolor painting. In this hands-on workshop, Yogini, a painter and arts educator, teaches you how to paint with watercolors in a loose style. She also showcases several of her paintings and discusses different watercolor styles, from realism to abstract art. During breaks, enjoy a cooking demonstration and a feast of traditional Indian food paired with authentic chai tea. Take home your beautiful watercolor painting and the recipe for the meal to recreate the whole experience at home!
Join us for In the Medium, a new craft night at Creative Alliance in the Marquee Lounge! Gather with fellow artists, makers, and crafters to work on current projects or start something new. Feeling uninspired? We'll have artist prompts to help you get started, and of course, the bar will be open for drinks! Worried that you aren't good enough...? You belong! This night is for everyone, from dabblers to professionals. Let's hang out and make something fun!
British car enthusiasts will be right home in this extraordinary garage designed for entertaining and admiring gorgeous M.G.s and Jaguars. The Lippert’s home is a beautifully renovated former butcher’s shop with preserved features from the original building. The garage is adorned with chandeliers and Persian rugs, with a treasure trove of sleek automobiles and top-notch kitsch. Bob Lippert shares how he became involved in collecting and what it takes to be successful in the hunt. This exclusive look into collecting British automobiles and paraphernalia combined with British-themed cuisine prepared by award-winning Chef Nancy Longo of Pierpoint is not to be missed.
Whether you're a seasoned pro with chainsaws and large cats or a juggling newcomer who sometimes struggles with just catching a break, all are welcome at Creative Alliance's new monthly juggling jam! In this all-levels program, come ready to practice, play, and pal around with area jugglers, juggling enthusiasts, and people who are just too cool to *not* be in the jam. Fundamentals instruction available for newcomers in this accessible and joyful juggling jamboree!
Join BmoreTrivia in the Marquee Lounge to test your knowledge of everything! Featuring four riveting rounds of general trivia + final questions and the ultimate prize for the winning team: bragging rights (but also real prizes, too)! Follow us on Instagram @bmoretrivia for hints, updates, & ways to earn bonus points! The bar opens at 6pm, seating is first come, first serve. Trivia starts at 7:30pm! Let’s have some fun!
Celebrate Caribbean and Latine/x talent with this exhibition where the vibrant pulse of Baltimore’s creative spirit meets the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture. Each artwork not only reflects the unique perspectives and experiences of Baltimore’s diverse communities but also celebrates the broader cultural influences that shape our city. Join us in honoring the burgeoning talent of the artists, whose work enriches our understanding of heritage, identity, and artistic determination. This is an initiative to uplift the deep-rooted traditions and the contemporary voices that contribute to the ever-evolving cultural landscape of Baltimore.
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).
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. On alternating months, the program will be conducted in Spanish.
The Black Choreographers Festival is a weekend celebrating the talented Black choreographers in Baltimore. Join us at Creative Alliance October 11-13 for dance performances, workshop dance classes, and a thought provoking Chat & Chew discussion. The Black Choreographers Festival is sponsored by the Baltimore Black Dance Collective and Symmetry Arts. www.blackchoreographersfestival.com
Step into Idalee's Fresh Kitchen, where Chef Idalee DiGrigorio teaches you to up your culinary skills with seasonal ingredients, top-notch techniques, and cultural connections of each session's meal. Sign up either individually or as a couple and forge an exquisite meal from scratch, with recipes and easy-to-apply skills that you can take home to freshen up your own kitchen!
Create a glowing lantern for the 25th anniversary of The Great Halloween Lantern Parade & Festival! For 25 years our community has been making our city shine, and we want to see you in the parade this year. Come make a you inspired lantern to celebrate 25 years of The Great Halloween Lantern Parade. Bring your lantern back to our spectacular parade on Saturday, October 26th (rain date: October 27th), and shine bright through the night! All ages welcome, all supplies provided.
This mindful mandala class will let the students unwind through creative expression using an ancient Indian form of meditation. Mandalas generally have one identifiable center point, from which an array of symbols, shapes and forms emanate.
Paula Fernandes and Michael Donnenberg open their home to share a collection of Pueblo pottery amassed over the last 30 years by their friend and neighbor, Curt Decker. His collection showcases pieces from 12 of the 19 Pueblo tribes, including Acoma, Santa Domingo, Santa Clara, Hopi, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque, as well as several Anasazi pieces reflective of the early potters (around 1200 AD). Sizes range from small effigy of owls to large water vessels and many fine line painted vessels. Enjoy a homemade brunch as you peruse this unique and beautiful collection of Indigenous art.
Come explore the textures that surround us as we use non-traditional and found objects for printmaking. Learn the basics of printmaking technique and vocabulary while gaining a whole new perspective on everyday objects. Among other materials, we will be printing from fruits, vegetables, metal and foam. This experience will open your eyes to the printable potential of the world around us as well as give you space and opportunity to create something truly unique.
Jennifer Hardy opens her home to showcase her collection of Maryland, Baltimore, and DMV visual artists, including Shinique Smith (Baltimore); David Driskell, Tawny Chatmon, and AfriCOBRA artist Frank Smith (Baltimore); and Elizabeth Catlett and Sam Gilliam (DMV). Her collection also includes Black and international artists like Kehinde Wiley, Radcliffe Bailey, and Joan Mitchell. Delight in classic Maryland bites and refreshments, including local wine and crabcakes surrounded by exceptional art!
Come on back to one of Creative Alliance’s most popular ongoing class series! Knock the dust off that ol' uke, and join Bob Friedman in this beginner-friendly ukulele program. Each class is standalone and covers 8-10 songs per session. Register for all five for the full Ukxperience!
Create a glowing lantern for the 25th anniversary of The Great Halloween Lantern Parade & Festival! For 25 years our community has been making our city shine, and we want to see you in the parade this year. Come make a you inspired lantern to celebrate 25 years of The Great Halloween Lantern Parade. Bring your lantern back to our spectacular parade on Saturday, October 26th (rain date: October 27th), and shine bright through the night! All ages welcome, all supplies provided.
This drop-in figure drawing course is suitable for all skill levels. Untrained new artists will learn multiple approaches to figure drawing while seasoned artists will have the opportunity to hone their skills and further train their eye. Each class will feature a nude model and begin with quick gesture poses. The remaining time will be spent on the artistry of longer poses. The goal is to train all artists to more quickly and fluidly capture the gesture of the entire figure.
Join BmoreTrivia in the Marquee Lounge to test your knowledge of everything! Featuring four riveting rounds of general trivia + final questions and the ultimate prize for the winning team: bragging rights (but also real prizes, too)! Follow us on Instagram @bmoretrivia for hints, updates, & ways to earn bonus points! The bar opens at 6pm, seating is first come, first serve. Trivia starts at 7:30pm! Let’s have some fun!
Join us for an enchanting journey into Maryland's traditional arts landscape. The Maryland State Arts Council, in collaboration with Wide Angle Youth Media, invites you to a special film screening highlighting the transformative impact of Folklife Apprenticeships.
Join in an exhilarating night with musician, professor, and multi-disciplinary creative Wendel Patrick as he shares his artistry and provides insight into his artistic process. The composer, producer, beatmaker, pianist, sonic architect, photographer, and videographer, has been referred to as “David Foster Wallace reincarnated as a sound engineer” by Urbanite Magazine and “wildly talented” by the Baltimore Sun. Wendel Patrick has made a name for himself internationally as a music producer of remarkable vision and skill. He was named the 2022 Renaissance Man of the Year at the Baltimore Crown Awards, was the 2021-2022 Nasir Jones Hip Hop Fellow at Harvard University, and most recently, he won a Capital Emmy as co-producer of Maryland Public Television’s Artworks: The Art of Curation – Execution. Chef Chef Sean Guy of Water for Chocolate provides a delicious spread of upscale comfort cuisine for this intimate night of conversation and performance.
Papercut artist Annie Howe teaches the basic technique of papercutting and how to create your very own custom papercut patterns in this hands-on workshop. Participants will work towards completing at least one finished papercut design and will gain the know-how to continue papercutting at home.
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.
Join Creative Alliance's Artesanas for continent-spanning cuisine rendezvous on the last Friday of every month. Sign up either individually or bring a partner and forge an exquisite meal from scratch, with Latin and South American recipes recipes and culinary skills! After strutting your stuff, finish off with a full shared meal with your new culinary compatriots in this joyful, enlightening Friday evening experience.
Sat, Oct 19th 7:30 pm in the The Theater, Led by acclaimed singer Heather Lloyd (ilyaimy) and mandolinist Joel Michael-Schwartz, an all-star ensemble of musicians is bringing songs of ghosts, monsters, fae, witches, and, (of course), murder most foul to Creative Alliance.
Delve into Four Thieves Vinegar, a legendary herbal remedy with a rich past. As Bettina Perry relates the historical origins and modern applications, learn the key ingredients and glean the properties, uses, and benefits of each component. Discover how to incorporate Four Thieves Vinegar into your daily life, from culinary uses to household cleaning and natural health remedies. Each session ends with creating your own custom Four Thieves Vinegar blend to take home!
You and nineteen of your invited guests enjoy an exclusive three-course immersive dinner event crafted by Chef Idalee DiGregorio, including a signature cocktail, wine, amuse bouche, main course, and dessert. Collaborate with Chef Idalee on your menu for a truly delicious experience! The banquet table for 20 is set in Project 1628, an art gallery in Baltimore's historic Bolton Hill, featuring the work of artist Rob Calvert. Rob's two- and three-dimensional artwork reflects his background as an artist and architect. His paintings and drawings evoke more than they describe of their organic origins.
Create a glowing lantern for the 25th anniversary of The Great Halloween Lantern Parade & Festival! For 25 years our community has been making our city shine, and we want to see you in the parade this year. Come make a you inspired lantern to celebrate 25 years of The Great Halloween Lantern Parade. Bring your lantern back to our spectacular parade on Saturday, October 26th (rain date: October 27th), and shine bright through the night! All ages welcome, all supplies provided.
This once-in-a-mycelium event is a unique chance to create a vegan or vegetarian version of a Maryland favorite—the crab cake—from lion's mane mushrooms. Learn to harvest, prep, and cook while discovering the benefits of the lion's mane mushroom and its impact on the carbon footprint of the food industry.
Enjoy fabulous art in various media from veteran and emerging Black artists, while expanding your view of the art scene in Baltimore. Learn how aesthetics and techniques emerge from lived experiences perhaps unfamiliar to many non-Black art lovers. Explore the obstacles they may have faced to being appreciated and collected and how persisting in that environment can be understood as a form of racial justice activism. Taste an array of delicious pastry art accompanied by tea, coffee, wine, and punch, while taking in the expansive view of Baltimore's Outer Harbor. Peruse art for sale—sculpture, painting, prints, writing, and jewelry will all be represented—listen to readings, taste beautiful delicacies, and get curious about the vibrant Black art scene in Baltimore!
Come on back to one of Creative Alliance’s most popular ongoing class series! Knock the dust off that ol' uke, and join Bob Friedman in this beginner-friendly ukulele program. Each class is standalone and covers 8-10 songs per session. Register for all five for the full Ukxperience!
Create a glowing lantern for the 25th anniversary of The Great Halloween Lantern Parade & Festival! For 25 years our community has been making our city shine, and we want to see you in the parade this year. Come make a you inspired lantern to celebrate 25 years of The Great Halloween Lantern Parade. Bring your lantern back to our spectacular parade on Saturday, October 26th (rain date: October 27th), and shine bright through the night! All ages welcome, all supplies provided.
Join BmoreTrivia in the Marquee Lounge to test your knowledge of everything! Featuring four riveting rounds of general trivia + final questions and the ultimate prize for the winning team: bragging rights (but also real prizes, too)! Follow us on Instagram @bmoretrivia for hints, updates, & ways to earn bonus points! The bar opens at 6pm, seating is first come, first serve. Trivia starts at 7:30pm! Let’s have some fun!
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).
BMORE CLAY is now at Creative Alliance. We are excited to extend to this location. Thank you for being a part of our clay community! BCS is a Black and queer-led program created to present an alternative to predominantly white ceramic spaces and provide work opportunities with clay. We host accessible, diverse, intro to handbuilding workshops created for communities of color in Baltimore. This workshop is open to everyone.
Essential Tease instructors Jacqueline Boxx, Ruby Rockafella, and Tempete La Coeur are proud to welcome a bevy of brand-spanking-new burlesque performers to the stage! After completing an 8-week-long workshop that transformed them from the inside out, these students are ready to bring their acts and assets to the stage for the first time ever! Featuring guest MC Sitara Sin and special performances by Essential Tease instructors! The show will stream virtually as well as being live on stage!
Once the sun sets, the magic begins. Glowing floats and lanterns parade through the night surrounded by bright and beautiful music. Everyone is welcome to grab a lantern and march with thousands of neighbors, artists, musicians, and performers. Many more line the parade route to watch the delightful Great Halloween Lantern Parade wind through the night!
Come on back to one of Creative Alliance’s most popular ongoing class series! Knock the dust off that ol' uke, and join Bob Friedman in this beginner-friendly ukulele program. Each class is standalone and covers 8-10 songs per session. Register for all five for the full Ukxperience!
Over six weeks, you will develop the core skills needed to host and perform a professional showcase of improv comedy. Highwire Improv's expert instructors will be with you every step of the way, holding the space to make silly choices, explore comedy, and learn how to create art together. By the end of the class, you will be an ensemble ready to host and put on a full student showcase!
Join BmoreTrivia in the Marquee Lounge to test your knowledge of everything! Featuring four riveting rounds of general trivia + final questions and the ultimate prize for the winning team: bragging rights (but also real prizes, too)! Follow us on Instagram @bmoretrivia for hints, updates, & ways to earn bonus points! The bar opens at 6pm, seating is first come, first serve. Trivia starts at 7:30pm! Let’s have some fun!
We live many lives in one lifetime. Spirit and faith keep us breathing and moving: they tell us to rebuild after breaking down. HAVE FAITH is an innovative solo exhibition inviting viewers on a journey into the depths of faith by exploring its intricate, layered connections to life, death, and personal power. Through a network of immersive soundscapes, interactive installations, reflective poetry, and symbolic visuals, this exhibition experience and its public programming evoke a sense of rebirth and spiritual awakening while reflecting on the past lives we carry within us.
Black Assets was born Ashley Yates from Itta Bena, Mississippi. She is the representation of the new era of fun, soul, rock and RnB music. We welcome Black Assets back to The Patterson for a headline gig, and the first in her new series "The Soul Stage" highlighting the future of Soul music in Baltimore by showcasing new and upcoming soul, funk, indie artists from the Baltimore scene. Soul music changed the world! Artists like Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Dwele, Musiq Soul Child, India Arie, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross and more touched the hearts of countless people around the globe for decades, also making a huge impact in hip hop music via sample culture. It brought harmonies and rifts to rock music, and has been the soundtrack to many of our favorite movies. With the impact that it has had on her life, Black Assets wants to bring the soul back to the Charm City and trail blaze a lane for it here in Baltimore by amplifying critical local voices.
Introducing $5 First Fridays at the Creativity Center! Take a class or make some art for the low, low price of $5 per class, and enjoy community in our brand-new, state-of-the-art learning center!
We live many lives in one lifetime. Spirit and faith keep us breathing and moving: they tell us to rebuild after breaking down. HAVE FAITH is an innovative solo exhibition inviting viewers on a journey into the depths of faith by exploring its intricate, layered connections to life, death, and personal power. Through a network of immersive soundscapes, interactive installations, reflective poetry, and symbolic visuals, this exhibition experience and its public programming evoke a sense of rebirth and spiritual awakening while reflecting on the past lives we carry within us.
Join the parade! Parade leaves from Patterson Park Pulaski Monument (Between Eastern Ave. & S. Linkwood Ave.) and walks along Eastern Ave. to Creative Alliance (3134 Eastern Ave.). El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican celebration that honors deceased family members with a colorful, exciting, traditional celebration. The CIELO department is happy to bring this annual holiday to Baltimore to remember our loved ones who passed away but stay in our hearts. So, dress up, paint your face, and join us for a family procession with the gigantic Catrin and Catrina puppets, a Mariachi band, and neighbors to walk from Patterson Park to Creative Alliance! Artesanas welcome you with homemade hot chocolate and pan del Día de los Muerto (Day of the Dead bread). Continue celebrating El Día de los Muertos with performances, live music, costume contests, making traditional art work with the Artesanas, and more!
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!
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