Public Art Commission

Jaz Erenberg (Chair) is an AfroLatina muralist whose vibrant practice is rooted in community engagement. Since painting her first mural in 2017, she has become known for transforming public spaces into collaborative canvases where residents contribute directly to the creative process. “When a community is involved in how their space can be transformed, their sense of ownership and pride is reignited,” she says.

Councilman Ryan Dorsey represents Baltimore’s 3rd District and brings a policy-driven approach to the commission as a lifelong Baltimorean and advocate for systemic equity. Elected to the Baltimore City Council in 2016, he has authored key legislation including the city’s Complete Streets ordinance and the creation of the independent Office of the Inspector General.

Makeda Drake has a background in civil engineering and is currently a project manager at RK&K. She contributes deep expertise in project management and construction oversight, with degrees from Morgan State University and the University of Maryland. Her technical background brings a vital perspective to public art integrated into the built environment.

Mary Ann Mears, a celebrated sculptor and former educator, has been an influential voice in public art for decades. Her practice includes both large-scale commissioned works and advocacy for arts policy. She holds degrees from Mount Holyoke College and NYU and has helped shape Maryland’s public art landscape.

Rashida Bumbray is a curator and choreographer whose curatorial and performance projects have been featured in exhibitions and museums worldwide. A graduate of Oberlin College with an MA in Africana Studies from New York University, her work focuses on advancing diverse artistic practices, strengthening locally led cultural spaces, and creating space to advocate for Black women’s intellectual and creative labor.

Stanley Mazaroff is a retired attorney and published art historian. After decades as one of the country’s top legal minds, he turned his attention to art scholarship and now serves on the Board of Trustees of the Walters Art Museum. His perspective blends legal, cultural, and institutional insight.

Shanek Kumi, an architectural designer and planner with Baltimore City Rec & Parks, is focused on sustainable design and equitable community development. Her work bridges architecture, public space, and ecological resilience, and she is committed to expanding regenerative approaches to the built environment.

Amy Eva Raehse is Executive Director and Partner at Goya Contemporary Gallery, with over 25 years of experience across museum, academic, not-for-profit, and commercial art sectors. She is an acclaimed writer, lecturer, and independent curator, and the primary specialist on the work of MacArthur Fellow Dr. Joyce J Scott. With a strong commitment to ethics, artist rights, and the stewardship of culturally significant objects, she has served on the board of several local arts organizations.