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Memoriam: A Solo Exhibition by Jeremy Jirsa
With in “Memoriam” the focus of the work is to interpret aspects of life through the veil of the mental struggles caused by Tourettes. The work analyzes aspects of depression, loss, and relationships while simultaneously touching on undertones of the struggles between the internal contrast between chaos and order.
They Fight with Cameras: Walter Rosenblum in WWII from D-Day to Dachau
They Fight with Cameras: Walter Rosenblum in WWII from D-Day to Dachau
August 26 – December 16
Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery
Gold of the Ancient Americas
Take a broader look at centuries-old artifacts including pendants, beaded necklaces, gold-sheathed ear rods and nose ornaments from the Walters’ Central and South American collection. The exhibition explores the making of gold objects by ancient American goldsmiths from Peru to Panama.
Meet the Bench
This class is designed for the beginning jewelry student who wants an introduction to jewelry making. Students become acquainted with the jewelry studio and basic techniques that are utilized in designing and creating jewelry. Students make a finished piece of wearable jewelry and are prepared to continue into the Intro to Metals + Jewelry class where more advanced jewelry making skills are covered. Techniques covered include sawing, riveting, texturing, and patination. No experience necessary.
Diverging Streams: Eastern Nigerian Art
The new galleries for African art include an area for thematic focus exhibitions. The first exhibition brings together approximately 20 headdresses, masks, and costumes from the eastern Nigerian region of Africa. These works demonstrate the aesthetic relationships between the Igbo, Jukun, Igala, Ogoni, Boki, Idoma, Ibibio, and Ejagham cultures that lived between the Benue and Cross rivers. Many of the works are drawn from an important private collection.
Black Box: Sharon Hayes
Through her performances, films, and installations, Baltimore-born artist Sharon Hayes (American, born 1970) examines the intersection of history, politics, and speech, with a particular focus on the language of 20th-century protest groups. For this exhibition the BMA is presenting Hayes’ Ricerche: three (2013), a 38-minute video that debuted at the 2013 Venice Biennale and received a special mention from the Golden Lion award committee. The film questions attitudes of 36 students at an all women's college in western Massachusetts on issues of sexual and gender identity.
Front Room: Sara VanDerBeek
Baltimore-born artist Sara VanDerBeek is known for capturing fleeting moments in time, framing fragments of urban architecture, revealing abstract qualities of aging structures, and evoking an emotional response to the city’s changing neighborhoods. For her installation at the BMA, VanDerBeek (American, born 1976) photographed young dancers from the Baltimore School for the Arts and juxtaposed those images with others inspired by the BMA's archives and collection, particularly related to the museum’s world-renowned Matisse holdings. These images will also become part of an artist's book.
On Paper: Spin, Crinkle, Pluck
This exhibition showcases eight prints and drawings whose images are the result of a specific action or intention rather than a depiction of the action. Essentially, the artists are letting the object or action describe itself. For example, Trisha Brown’s image of a foot spinning is not a rendering of a foot in motion, but actually her foot pirouetting directly on the etching plate.
Fibers + Jewelry
This class explores the use of fabric and textile materials and methods in the creation of contemporary jewelry. Basic hand-sewing, pattern making, and mark-making with embroidery stitches will be covered, as well as an introduction felt-making. Incorporating metal into one's fiber-based jewelry, linkages, and connection methods will be demonstrated. This class allows students to explore color and texture on the body in unexpected ways. No experience necessary.
Instructor: April Wood
Modern Chainmaking
In this class, students explore the simplest of necklace structures, the chain, through a variety of techniques and materials. Students will learn about creating patterns and movement, as well as different methods for joining or constructing chain. Integrating clasps and findings will also be discussed. This class is appropriate for the beginning or more advanced student. Prerequisite: Intro to Metals + Jewelry or equivalent experience.
Memento Mori: A Night of Rogue Taxidermy
Artist and rogue taxidermist Robert Marbury will join Curator of Renaissance and Baroque Art Joaneath Spicer for a talk highlighting examples of taxidermy in the museum’s Chamber of Wonders. Following the talk, visitors are invited to join Bazaar Baltimore for an alternative taxidermy competition in the Sculpture Court.
Welcome to the Jewelry Center
This class familiarizes the beginning student with the basic tools of the jewelry studio. Through demonstrations slide presentations, group critique, and design work, students will gain confidence in their skills and will emerge from the course with 2 finished jewelry pieces and a greater understanding of the breadth of contemporary jewelry. Techniques covered include sawing, polishing, riveting, patination, and soldering. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Beth Pohlman
Vertex
Vertex features artists Michael Hough, Haeley Kyong, Laura Petrovich-Cheney, and Robert Sibbison working with shape, line, and structure through painting, sculpture, and assemblage.
September 2015 @ Hamilton Gallery presents Daniel Sherman: Artifacts of Growth and Decay
Hamilton Gallery presents
Daniel Sherman: Artifacts of Growth and Decay
September 4 – September 27, 2015
First Friday Opening Reception - Friday, September 4, 5-9pm
Hamilton Gallery welcomes all guests and neighbors to join us in enjoying our neighborhood and our city.
35th Anniversary Show & more!
Baltimore Clayworks is proud to announce its 35TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW and three new exhibitions in our galleries starting September 4 at 6PM.
JEWELS: Journaling to Emerge Wholly Empowered to Love Self
JEWELS: Journaling to Emerge Wholly Empowered to Love Self is a visual journaling program aimed at youth (ages 10 through 18) in Baltimore's disadvantaged neighborhoods to provide them with an outlet to express themselves and their concerns THEIR way, but also constructively. It teaches the healing power of both visual art and the written word, and shows them how to use both to express their feelings and be heard. They are taught self love through self expression, bolstering their self esteem at the same time.
MdVLA Art Law Clinic
MdVLA hosts its Arts Law Clinic, this Saturday, September 05, 2015 from 1-4pm at City Arts, 440 E. Oliver St., Baltimore, MD 21202.
Come meet with an attorney for a 30-minute consultation regarding your arts related legal issue! There is a $5 fee for clinic services. We recommend scheduling an appointment as time slots fill fast ([email protected]).
Fazafam family jam
Family friendly dance class at Port Discovery in Baltimore at 1 pm and at 1:30 pm located at 35 Market Place Baltimore, MD. (Entrance fee to Port Discovery must be paid).
DVDC Community Improv Jam
ALL artists (musicians, dancers, painters, actors, poets, singers, etc.) and passionate improvisers are welcome to attend. Participants are asked to follow one guideline: *When you enter the space, you are fully involved in/committed by being aware to what is happening around you. Explore your curiosities through movement, playing, drawing, meditating and any other form of being aware you choose! Jam with Deep Vision dancers, friends, and family and discover future collaborations! Feel free to bring instruments, arts supply, friends and a sense of curiosity... humor too!