Highlights from BmoreArt: February 10-15
Featured Events This Week: Join us for Terry Thompson at Eubie Blake, the Baltimore Black Dance Collective at The Gordon Center, Maryland Arts Day, The Chicory Project at The Walters, a discussion featuring Teri Henderson and Tracey Beale at The BMA, a performance by Mandy Brown at Peabody Library, the opening of 405 Daily at Area 405, Voices in Solidarity at The Lewis Museum, an opening reception for Erica Soohyun Kim at Ink Spot Press, and the Shades of Black Film Fest at CCCC. Don’t miss the free admission for Tom Miller Day at MCHC, plus a special opening reception for Gina Pierleoni at The Peale, among numerous other opportunities!
BmoreArt’s Picks brings you the most exciting weekly exhibitions, events, and performances taking place in Baltimore and the surrounding regions. For a comprehensive look, please visit the BmoreArt Calendar page, which features ongoing exhibitions and performances, updated daily.
If you’d like to submit your event to our calendar, please send us an email at events@bmoreart.com!
Terry Thompson, Artist-in-Residence at BHCLA
Save the date: Wednesday, February 11 :: 4-8pm
@ Eubie Blake Cultural Center
Join us for an engaging event featuring BHCLA Artist-in-Residence Terry Thompson during the fourth Helena Hicks Speaker session of the season. Terry will share insights about his artistic journey, participate in a live oral history interview, and engage with the audience during an open Q&A session. The evening will commence with a performance by the Peabody Graduate Jazz Fellowship, showcasing a selection of jazz pieces.
Also, remember that Black Culture Builders of Baltimore Coworking starts at 4pm in the same venue!
This event is completely FREE and accessible to everyone.
Terry Thompson is a self-taught artist hailing from Chicago, Illinois, and currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to being a notable DJ and producer, he has released tracks through the UK-based record label, Defected. In the 1980s, he transformed nightclub scenes with his photo-montages and collage artwork. His career includes organizing numerous events, particularly during the renowned Winter Music Conference in Miami. In 1990, after a successful stint in the Army, he moved to downtown Baltimore, where he started showcasing his art from his loft and eventually expanded into local exhibitions while continuing to DJ and navigate corporate life. His artistic beginnings involved creating figurative collages and paintings deeply influenced by the works of Romare Bearden, Picasso, Miro, Modigliani, and his close friend, Spanish artist Salvador Bru. Today, Thompson boasts a distinctive artistic language characterized by a unique combination of colors, shapes, and forms that draw inspiration from dance culture, fashion, design, dreamlike landscapes, and experimental imagery.
Thompson previously served as Artist-in-Residence at the School 33 Art Center from 1999 to 2004 and has participated in numerous exhibitions, including Bianco e Nero at YART Gallery Baltimore (2019), Post Cards from the Edge at Bortolami Gallery (2019) in New York, and several others across various prestigious galleries in both New York and Europe. He holds a Master of Science degree in Administration from Central Michigan University.
Celebration: Honoring the Culture & History of Black Dance
Mark your calendars: Wednesday, February 11 :: 7:30pm
@ The Gordon Center
In collaboration with the Baltimore Black Dance Collective, the Gordon Center is proud to host a celebration highlighting the history, richness, and diversity within African American Culture, expressed through the talents of community artists from the Baltimore County area.
This event, known as CELEBRATION, is an immersive evening dedicated to cultural storytelling and features a variety of powerful performances in recognition of Black History Month. Local professional dance companies, student groups from Baltimore County Public Schools, and dance studios from the area will showcase their talents. The event aims to illustrate the vibrancy and diversity of the African Diaspora through movement, music, and a sense of community, bridging generations while honoring both legacy and future directions.
The lineup includes original dance performances from artists, dance companies, studios, and students from our community, demonstrating a blend of styles ranging from ballet to hip hop, liturgical dance, and beyond.
Featured participants include:
• Keur Khaleyi African Dance Company
• Full Circle Dance Company
• Dance & Bmore
• Coppin Dance Company
• Stephanie Powell Danse Ensemble
• George Washington Carver Junior Dance Ensemble
• Milford Mill Dance Company
• Sudbrook Magnet Middle Dance Ensemble
• Baltimore County Public Schools All County Dance Ensemble
• Baltimore Dance Tech Hip Hop Ensemble
• Symmetry Arts
• Morton Street Dance Center
• Maryland Academy of Dance
On Thursday, February 12
@ St. John’s College, Annapolis
Maryland Arts Day serves as the largest annual gathering for arts experts across the state, attracting over 500 attendees from every Maryland county, including Baltimore City. This statewide arts advocacy event fosters connections between artists, educators, administrators, volunteers, and trustees and lawmakers from all legislative districts. Your involvement is crucial in demonstrating strong support for the arts within Maryland and emphasizing its positive impact on both the economic and cultural landscape of the state.
Explore the full list of this week’s recommended picks at BmoreArt.
