BOPA Exhibitions

BROMO SELTZER ARTS TOWER 

Now in its third year, the Emerge Baltimore Exhibition Series, curated by BOPA’s Public Art & Curation Manager Kirk Shannon-Butts, serves as a platform for local rising artists to show their work in the historic galleries of the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. Gallery hours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. by appointment and Saturdays during Bromo’s public hours from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 

Right now, viewers can see the work of Sheila Crider, VILLAGER, and Shae McCoy in the Emerge Baltimore: Vol. 3, Fall Edition. from October 10-December 16, 2024. 

Earlier this year, Emerge Baltimore: Vol. 3, Spring Edition featured the workk of Xavier Hardison, BlissArmyKnife, and Jennifer McBrien. The Emerge Baltimore: Vol. 3, Summer Edition featured the work of Alexander D’Agostino, kolpeace, and Ali Mirsky. 

Themes for this exhibition series include artists over 60, LGBTQ issues, the environment, immigrants, and the evolution of Baltimore City via the arts. “Emerge Baltimore reinforces the vibrancy and resiliency of the city,” says curator Shannon-Butts. “Baltimore houses so much talent and so many unique voices. There is a Baltimore Movement taking place in the art world and the nation is slowly taking notice of the tremendous artists based here.”

GALLERY IN THE SKY 

Gallery in the Sky’s Fall Peak Artist is Ainsley Burrows, who comes to Baltimore from Kingston, Jamaica by way of Brooklyn, New York and now lives in Harwood. Ainsley is a multidisciplinary artist — as well as a poet, musician, and performer — and he uses his experience and talents in these areas to add depth to his series-based paintings. Burrows’ exhibition, “The Third Future: A Self-Portrait,” is on view at Gallery in the Sky from September 12-November 18, 2024.

The Peak Artists Series kicked off in April with the opening of Korean American multidisciplinary artist Tae Hwang’s exhibition, “Buildings, Objects, and Systems.” Born in Korea and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Tae now calls Baltimore home. Her new body of work captured her views on American life, corner store iconography, and the architecture that surrounds and constructs communities.  

SCHOOL 33 ART CENTER 

Like Bromo, School 33 houses working artist studios as well as several galleries. By producing exhibitions  in these iconic spaces, BOPA provides more paid opportunities for Baltimore-based artists to show and sell their work — a need that local creatives have identified.

In addition to increased income opportunities for working artists, activating these galleries also gives Baltimoreans the opportunity to connect with art and the city all in one.   

TRANSMISSION is a group exhibition of 11 Baltimore-based artists who have won the Municipal Art Society of Baltimore (MASB) Artist Travel Prize, which is awarded annually by BOPA.

Artists include Nate Larson, Erin Fostel, Erick Antonio Benitez, LaToya Hobbs, JM Giordano, Hoesy Corona, Schroeder Cherry, Rosa Leff, Jackie Milad, Elena Volkova, and Jill Orlov.

TRANSMISSION is on view from June 6–July 21, 2024.

The School 33 Residents’ Exhibition will coincide with Open Studio Tour Weekend, October 5–6, 2024, during Free Fall Baltimore.