Events

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!

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.

Enjoy a locally catered, sit-down dinner amid the art of Kelly Walker in the compelling architectural setting of Sandtown Furniture Company. Kelly uses a wide range of atypical material, pushing media past their intended purpose, encouraging them to collide and react. Her works are intricately layered, referencing graffiti, landscape, and color field. Evan Woodard of Salvage Arc discusses the history of the building and local art and crafts for sale.

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.

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!

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.

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!