Largest Regional Exhibition of Black Art
Everything you need to know about our
Pop-up at the Light Street Pavilion at
Inner Harbor Baltimore
Everything you need to know about our
Pop-up at the Light Street Pavilion at
Inner Harbor Baltimore
The Baltimore Times presents Creatively Black Baltimore: Inner Harbor Light Street Pavilion Pop-Up (formerly Ripley's Believe It or Not). The Baltimore Times newspaper is organizing this special art initiative to showcase the extensive talent within Baltimore's creative community and address the lack of support many artists have faced.
Open to artists who live or practice in Baltimore, this unique project and publication will feature both emerging and established Black creatives. As one of the largest gatherings of Black artists in Baltimore, it is open free to the public through June 2026
at 301 Light Street Pavilion, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Join us for a historic event that will include a schedule of programming such as art lectures, forums, panel discussions, guest speakers, and more. Let's make history together!
Do you have a passion for the arts and a little free time to give back? Whether you're looking to fulfill community service hours, gain hands-on experience through an arts-focused internship, or simply want to be part of something meaningful—Creatively Black Baltimore could be the perfect fit.
We're seeking volunteers to help us expand open hours, curate creative programming, and host vibrant public events at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. If you love art and believe in its power to uplift and connect communities, we’d love to have you on board.
Volunteer Perks Include:
This opportunity runs through Summer 2026, so there’s plenty of time to get involved and make an impact.
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Ready to join us? Just share your contact info and any skills you’d like to contribute. Let’s celebrate Baltimore’s vibrant art scene—together.
Creatively Black Baltimore proudly partners with Ujamma Digital (pronounced “oo-JAH-mah”), embracing the principle of cooperative economics. This concept envisions a community that feels like extended family, fostering business growth, mutual support, and collective success.
Our marketplace embodies this passionate partnership, where the community itself is the market, and value is created. We use this state-of-the-art platform to process all art sales, ensuring a seamless experience for both artists and patrons.
We offer a diverse array of creative programs, including artist workshops, artist talks, paint parties, panel discussions,
artsy birthday celebrations and more. Our events cover a wide range of topics related to the arts and the art business.
Creatively Black Baltimore is excited to offer special programming specifically designed for creatives. From professional sessions with business experts and art-specific training to presentation preparation and self-care and wellness, our aim is to enhance the overall knowledge of artists and address the complexities of being a creative. All programming will be tailored to artists and their creative spirits.
Creatively Black Baltimore invites to a captivating Show & Tell Series showcasing significant works from the artist's portfolios. Discover the intriguing backstory behind their creative process as they share insights and inspirations. These sessions are free to the public, with limited seating. Get inspired in 2025!
Our presenters, a diverse group of artists and industry professionals, share our passion for the arts. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our creative community, offering fresh and unique perspectives on the art world and professional artist practices. Contributions help us to provide a fresh and unique perspective on the art world and professional artist practices.
Free to the public during visit during normal business hours.
301 Light Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United States
Open today | 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm |
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The Baltimore Times, in partnership with the Maryland Cycling Classic, Sports &
Entertainment Corporation of Maryland, will host a VIP welcome reception honoring the
Benin Women’s National Cycling Team, the first African women’s national cycling team to compete in a major U.S. professional road race at the Maryland Cycling Classic.