BmoreArt’s Picks: June 30 – July 6
This Week: a tribute to Marian Anderson, Objects at Hand reception + artist talk at XOXO Gallery, Phillips After 5 Summer Fiesta, opening reception for Jenn Kotler at Baltimore Art Gallery, Baltimore Interdependence Day Parade at Patterson Park, BSO’s Star Spangled summer performances at Oregon Ridge, and Unfinished Republic exhibition closes at Goya Contemporary — PLUS apply for the BMA’s open call for Baltimore photographers and more featured opportunties!
BmoreArt’s Picks presents the best weekly art openings, events, and performances happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas. For a more comprehensive perspective, check the BmoreArt Calendar page, which includes ongoing exhibits and performances, and is updated on a daily basis.
To submit your calendar event, email us at events@bmoreart.com!
The Maryland Opera Presents: Marian Anderson
Tuesday, June 30 :: 1:30pm
@ Enoch Pratt FREE Library – Central Branch
A celebration and tribute to the first African-American singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. This program explores the turbulent history of the civil rights movement, while presenting the wide variety of styles in Marian Anderson’s repertoire, including spirituals, art songs, and opera excerpts.
Objects at Hand | Artist Talk + Reception
Tuesday, June 30 :: 6:30pm
@ XOXO Gallery at Maryland Art Place
You are invited to a special artists’ talk at Maryland Art Place with Cara Ober, the curator, and a featured artist from Objects at Hand, an exhibit currently on display at XoXo Gallery, located on the 3rd floor of the Maryland Art Place Building.
Objects at Hand explores the conceptual potential of craft, curated by Elizabeth English. Our artist talk is a discussion with Sasha Baskin, who combines traditional lacemaking with images from pop culture.
XoXo Gallery at Maryland Art Place
Tuesday June 30th
218 West Saratoga St
Baltimore MD 21201
Reception: 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Talk starts at 7:00 pm
PHILLIPS AFTER 5 Summer Fiesta
Thursday, July 2
@ The Phillips Collection
¡Qué calor! Beat the summer heat and spend an unforgettable day in the galleries filled with music, dance, art, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy live music from Taisha Estrada, create your own piñatas and maracas, and learn salsa with Baila DC before joining a lively social dance in the Hunter Courtyard. Try your luck at Spanglish lotería for a chance to win prizes from the DC Public Library, and experience the vibrant folkloric traditions of Bolivia as Alma Boliviana performs Caporales and Tinkus in the auditorium. Throughout the evening, enjoy music from DJ Alcatraz of Eaton Radio Workshop and deepen your connection to the collection with a Spotlight Talk led by a Phillips Educator.
Read more of this week’s picks at BmoreArt.
