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More than 50 works on paper investigate how artists working in Europe and French-occupied northern Africa watched and participated as nature became a resource for people to hoard or share.

Drawn from the BMA’s George A. Lucas Collection, this exhibition of 19th-century art foregrounds the many ways that human relationships, including imperialism and capitalism, affect the environment. Deconstructing Nature is organized thematically, focusing on five environments and the ways artists explored them in their work: The Desert, The Forest, The Field, The City, and The Studio.

Born and raised in Baltimore, George A. Lucas (1824–1909) spent most of his adult life immersed in the Parisian art world and amassed a personal collection of nearly 20,000 works of art. In 1996, the BMA, with funds from the State of Maryland and the generosity of numerous individuals in the community, purchased the George A. Lucas Collection, which had been on extended loan to the Museum for more than 60 years.

In this focus exhibition of approximately 20 photographs, prints, drawings, and textiles, the natural environment is a source of creative inspiration worth celebrating and protecting.

Works by artists such as Winslow Homer, Richard Misrach, Charles Sheeler, and Kiki Smith, among many others, depict the elements of air, water, earth, and fire and address broader themes of ecological awareness and preservation. These themes range from how artists have used visual language to convey the act of locating oneself in nature; works that depict natural forms through the physical integration of environmental components; and artists’ commentary on sites of environmental disaster, the sociopolitical ramifications of human impact, and the potential of symbiotic healing for this planet and its occupants.

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.

Poe Baltimore invites you to darken Poe’s chamber door at the 8th annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards, taking place October 3–5, 2025. This three-day celebration features Poe-themed performances, exhibits, tours, and special guests, with the free outdoor street festival taking place Saturday and Sunday only, October 4 & 5, in the shadow of Poe House on Amity Street in Baltimore.
Festivalgoers will enjoy vendors, booksellers, music, family-friendly activities, poetry, and art. Attendees can also explore Poe’s legacy with representatives from some of the nation’s leading “Poe Places,” including The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum (Baltimore), The Poe Museum (Richmond), The Poe Cottage (Bronx, NYC), and The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore.
This year marks the 176th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe’s mysterious death in Baltimore, and the 180th anniversary of the first publication of The Raven. Programming will take place at multiple historic locations throughout the city, including Poe House, Westminster Hall, Carroll Mansion, and Green Mount Cemetery. Proceeds support the preservation and upcoming expansion of the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum.
For more event details, visit PoeFestInternational.org—many programs require tickets or advance registration. Winners of the 2025 Saturday 'Visiter' Awards announced festival weekend!

Welcome to WANDERLAND...
where trails twist through flavor, sound, and surprise.

On Saturday, October 4, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods transforms into an immersive tasting adventure like you’ve never seen.

We’re talking regional groves. Unforgettable sips. Soul-shaking live music. Artisan curiosities. Fire-kissed food. Fall magic.

This isn’t your average craft beverage festival — it’s a full-on autumn escape.

Are You Ready To Wander?

Every Saturday is Orange Out Saturday

Fans are encouraged to wear their best orange O's gear. Enjoy live music at the Coors Light Stage at Legends Park, orange-themed food and beverages, and more!

And to cap it off, the return of the iconic all-orange uniforms will be featured on select Saturday home games.

Every Saturday is Orange Out Saturday

Fans are encouraged to wear their best orange O's gear. Enjoy live music at the Coors Light Stage at Legends Park, orange-themed food and beverages, and more!

And to cap it off, the return of the iconic all-orange uniforms will be featured on select Saturday home games.

Every Saturday is Orange Out Saturday

Fans are encouraged to wear their best orange O's gear. Enjoy live music at the Coors Light Stage at Legends Park, orange-themed food and beverages, and more!

And to cap it off, the return of the iconic all-orange uniforms will be featured on select Saturday home games.

Every Saturday is Orange Out Saturday

Fans are encouraged to wear their best orange O's gear. Enjoy live music at the Coors Light Stage at Legends Park, orange-themed food and beverages, and more!

And to cap it off, the return of the iconic all-orange uniforms will be featured on select Saturday home games.

Since winning American Idol 20 years ago, Fantasia Barrino’s had a career that has seen her win a Grammy, multiple Billboard Music Awards and a slew of other honors. Fantasia is an uninhibited, intuitive soul singer with a truly distinctive sense of phrasing and boundless passion.

Ledisi, a Grammy-winning vocalist, has wowed fans with her unparalleled vocals for over twenty years. Ledisi has performed alongside Dave Matthews, Gary Clark Jr, Vince Gill, Keb Mo, and Maxwell as well as jazz greats Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, and Patti Austin.

A talented singer, songwriter and arranger, Mia Samone has been crafting songs and harmonies since the age of 13. Her work has been featured on BET shows and her collaborations with various artists and musicians have made her a versatile singer with a deep appreciation for all genres. Mia's vocal tone ranges from sweet angelic falsetto to powerful soul-grabbing depths, to a deep, warm mezzo.