Community Calendar

This focus exhibition of 10 works explores the relationship between burning fossil fuels—namely, coal—and the emergence of European modernism. Drawing on research conducted by climate scientists and art historians, the exhibition presents a range of paintings and works on paper by Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, James McNeill Whistler, and others to explore the ways that their artistic practices and style emerged, in part, in response to widespread pollution in London and Paris.
Presented as part of the Turn Again to the Earth environmental initiative.

For thousands of years, East Asia’s cultures have viewed human life as part of a much larger system that encompasses the natural world. Drawn from the BMA’s collection, this exhibition boasts more than 40 objects—from magnificent ink drawings to beautifully crafted stoneware and poignant contemporary photographs and prints. They bring into the galleries the mountains and seas, wild and supernatural animals, and plant life that are extensive across East Asian imagery and often carry symbolic meaning.

Works on view include robust 13th-century ceramic vessels, delicate porcelain, carved jade, intricately sewn textiles, and large-scale photography; collectively, these artworks represent the impulse to fully understand the natural world as foundational to our existence, as shaped by human life, and as an enduring metaphor of survival.

Teapots XI
January 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am – March 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Juried by Pete Pinnell
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 10, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Baltimore Clayworks proudly presents our 11th biannual juried exhibition, Teapots XI. The juror, Pete Pinnell, selected the functional and sculptural teapots created by emerging and established artists.

PETER RABBIT AND THE
SECRET GARDEN GATE

A MET ORIGINAL

FEBRUARY 21 – MARCH 15

Step into a world of wonder, whimsy, and woodland mischief in this bold new re-imagining of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale! Peter Rabbit & The Secret Garden Gate invites young audiences on a thrilling journey beyond the hedge, where gardens grow secrets, animals talk back, and even the smallest rabbit can change the world.

On View February 4 - May 16 (closed March 15 - 22)

Explore the remarkable artistic journey and cultural legacy of Lain Singh Bangdel (1919–2002), widely regarded as the “Father of Modern Art” in Nepal. This collection of paintings—spanning the 1940s to the 1980s— reflects and reframes the cultural, political, and emotional realities of Bangdel’s time and traces his evolving vision as he navigated multiple worlds: colonial and postcolonial South Asia, cosmopolitan Europe, and an emerging modern Nepal.

Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

PETER RABBIT AND THE
SECRET GARDEN GATE

A MET ORIGINAL

FEBRUARY 21 – MARCH 15

Step into a world of wonder, whimsy, and woodland mischief in this bold new re-imagining of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale! Peter Rabbit & The Secret Garden Gate invites young audiences on a thrilling journey beyond the hedge, where gardens grow secrets, animals talk back, and even the smallest rabbit can change the world.

Make Studio artists will collectively blow out the metaphorical 16 candles at our birthday party and the opening of Licensed to… on February 28 from 2-5 p.m. in our gallery. Along with unveiling new artwork, the almost 50 artists have been giving thought to how they have creatively matured during their 1, 7, 9, or even 16 years of working as artists and are eager to share what artistic agency and freedom, and the dedicated space and supports which allow them to grow, mean to them.

We invite the adventurous and inquisitive art-loving public to join our community of artists,
families, and friends to celebrate with us! Attendees are encouraged to don their favorite festive attire, and share in the art, snacks, laughs, party favors, artist remarks, and cake! Music fit for spontaneous dancing will be provided by DJ 106.7KRIS, recently highlighted by the Baltimore BEAT for his new song “Be Mine”.

Licensed to… will be on view from February 28 - March 31. It is open to the public during our weekly program hours or by appointment.

About Make Studio
Make Studio is a 501(c)3 community-based arts organization located in Baltimore, MD. Founded in 2010 with the aim to put art and abilities to work, Make Studio’s mission is to empower artists with disabilities to grow as professionals with visibility and voice in their communities. We create opportunities for everyone to connect through art.

Harford County Public Library presents History of the Negro Baseball Leagues on February 28 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Bel Air Library, 100 East Pennsylvania Avenue. Representatives from the Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball, Inc. will share the history of the Negro Leagues in Maryland. Their presentation will feature artifacts, pictures and video clips from the Simmons Museum. For more information, visit https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/14800699.

Liquid Courage 2026 returns to the Baltimore Museum of Industry for its highly anticipated second annual celebration. This signature event is dedicated to honoring Maryland’s rich cocktail and distilling history.

One ticket to explore it all. Your General Admission ticket for Liquid Courage gets you access to all the great activities this event has to offer; live music, dancing, open bars, food pairings, engaging activations, and informational workshops. Celebrate the history and innovation of distilling, cocktailing, and brewing in Maryland with us!

"Sweet Memories" A Tribute to Phyllis Hyman featuring Vivian Taylor, singing all the hits including “You Know How to Love Me”, “Meet Me On The Moon", “Old Friend”, “Living All Alone”, “Under Your Spell”, “The Answer is You”, and many more!

Songstress Vivian Taylor was born, educated, raised in SE Washington DC and attended Howard University. She is a background artist to Queen Latifah, Beyoncé’s 2005 Kennedy Center Honors, AL Greene, Rahsaan Patterson, Melissa Etheridge & Yolanda Adams. She starred in Rent on Broadway in New York, seasons 2005-2008, as well as a member of the Washington Opera and a current member of the DeMoine, Iowa traveling opera company. Truly a classical vocalist around the world!