BmoreArt’s Highlights: February 24 – March 2
This Week: Vibes in Mt. Vernon Vol. 2 at Center Stage, a screening of the documentary “The Beat Goes On” at The Real News Network, an insightful artist talk featuring Amy Boone-McCreesh at MICA, events for Global Ballroom: Baltimore Meets Brazil, an engaging workshop with Wordsmith at The Lewis Museum, the opening reception for Licensed to… at Make Studio, a panel discussion on Art of the Collectors XI at Galerie Myrtis, and an artist talk with Elena Volkova at Stamp Gallery—plus, a birthday art call for Mr. Trash Wheel and additional featured opportunities!
BmoreArt’s Picks compiles the most exciting weekly art openings, events, and performances occurring in Baltimore and its neighboring areas. For a broader view, visit the BmoreArt Calendar page, which includes ongoing exhibitions and performances and is updated daily.
If you’d like to submit your event for the calendar, feel free to email us at events@bmoreart.com!
Tuesday, February 24 :: 7 PM
@ Baltimore Center Stage
Vibes in Mount Vernon is a dynamic showcase that spotlights local artists, offering performances, open mic opportunities, vendors, and immersive art experiences that highlight Baltimore’s vibrant creativity.
Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Performance Starts at 7:00 PM
NEW DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: “The Beat Goes On: The Story of Baltimore Beat”
Wednesday, February 25 :: 6 PM
@ The Real News Network
Come join us for an in-person screening of “The Beat Goes On,” where you’ll explore the inspiring journey of Baltimore Beat!
6:00 PM – Doors Open
7 PM to 8:30 PM – Film Screening
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM – Q&A with Baltimore Beat and 6PM Productions
This exclusive event invites you to watch a documentary that tells the story of Editor-in-Chief Lisa Snowden and her team as they establish an inclusive news outlet for the city.
You are warmly invited to experience “The Beat Goes On: The Story of Baltimore Beat,” a film that delves into Baltimore’s rich history of Black journalism, the closure of the longstanding cultural beacon, Baltimore City Paper, and the ongoing fight for police accountability following the events of 2015 triggered by Freddie Gray’s death.
“Right now is the perfect moment for this conversation about journalism and storytelling,” Snowden stated. “We’re currently witnessing the fallout of when the news lacks inclusivity and fails to address the needs of the entire community. The Beat is part of a network of news organizations striving to create something better. I feel fortunate that our stories are being told in this manner.”
6pm Productions, led by director David Elliot, producer Dion Smith, and producer/artist Eze Jackson, has dedicated the past year to following the Beat’s journey and interviewing notable co-founders Snowden and Brandon Soderberg, along with staff members, local artists, seasoned journalists like Mark Steiner and Baynard Woods, and long-time police accountability advocate Tawanda Jones.
“We seized the chance to portray how the legacy of the Black press continues to influence journalists in Baltimore,” Elliot shared.
Following the screening, participate in a talkback session/Q&A with The Real News Network’s Editor In Chief Maximilian Alvarez to gain insights on the film’s production and perspectives on the current landscape of journalism in Baltimore and across the country.
High & Low, an exhibition by Amy Boone-McCreesh | Artist Talk + Lecture
Friday, February 27 :: 4:30-5:30 PM
@ MICA Pinkard Gallery
High & Low is an exhibition featuring the work of artist Amy Boone-McCreesh, created over the last four years. This exhibition examines the intricate hierarchies present in American material culture and how different objects and spaces convey their value, desirability, and status. Visual indicators of class and socioeconomic status manifest in everything from our clothing to our living environments. Boone-McCreesh’s creations use elements from these realms to challenge perceptions of taste and accessibility. Her work, at times humorous and at others earnest, employs bold and repetitive motifs to delve deeper into these themes.
Location: Pinkard Gallery (Bunting Center, Floor 1)
On Display: February 13 – March 11, 2026
Artist Talk & Lecture: Friday, February 27th from 4:30-5:30 PM in MICA Brown Center Lecture Hall 320
Reception: Friday, February 27th from 5:00-7:00 PM
