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The Emerge Baltimore Exhibition Series, which is in its third year, features up-and-coming Baltimore-based artists in the historic galleries of the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. The Fall Edition of Emerge Baltimore, Vol. 3 is on view through December 16, 2024. It includes exhibitions by Sheila Crider, VILLAGER, and Shae McCoy. You can visit the galleries for free during Bromo’s public access hours every Saturday from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

In the Lobby Gallery, interdisciplinary artist Alexander D’Agostino explores themes of time and history through a queer lens in his exhibition, “The Tower.”

The Mezzanine Gallery hosts the exhibition, “Fo Er’body Blk,” by visual performance artist kolpeace. His fire-infused paintings present a harmonious and celebratory reflection of Black culture juxtaposed with saccharine-tinged sympathy.

Mosaic artist Ali Mirsky is inspired by the intricate relationship between nature and humanity. She invites viewers of her solo exhibition, “Pieces of Me,” to touch her work for a tactile experience in the Second Floor Galllery.

BOPA’s 2024 exhibits began with Emerge: Vol. 3, Spring Edition. The Emerge Baltimore exhibition series serves as a platform for local rising artists to show their work in the historic galleries of the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. Emerge: Vol. 3, Spring Edition kicks off on Thursday, March 21, with a public opening reception from 6:00–8:00 p.m. to celebrate the solo shows of Xavier Hardison, BlissArmyKnife, and Jennifer McBrien. The work will be on view through May 27, 2024. 

The Emerge Baltimore: Vol. 2, Fall Edition featured Philip Muriel in the Lobby Gallery, James 'Alpha' Massaquoi Jr in the Mezzanine Gallery, and Laurel Stewart in the Second Floor Gallery. These exhibitions were on view through December 17, 2023. 

 

The Emerge Baltimore, Vol 2: Summer Edition includeed Qrcky, Damani Washington, and Murjoni Merriweather. In the Lobby Gallery, multimedia artist Qrcky has chosen to explore themes of colonization, oppression, and resistance in his solo exhibition “Blackidermy.” His human head sculptures mounted like taxidermy heads of animals are an empowering modernization of the African mask motif through an African American lens.

The Mezzanine Gallery showcases the deeply personal work of composite artist Damani Washington. His exhibition, “Daughter,” is all about his relationship with his autistic daughter. Each piece is a kaleidoscope of humanity, love, and fatherhood. The images are striking, kinetic, and they possess an eerie nature certain to linger, inviting the viewer to self-reflect.

The Second Floor Gallery invites viewers to contemplate the sculptures of Murjoni Merriweather in her exhibition, “TLWOF (To Live Without Fear).” For this exhibition, Merriweather has chosen to experiment with different materials, including clay, paint, resin, and hair. The resin pieces are a notable shift for an artist known for her clay sculptures.

“Blackidermy,” “Daughter,” and “TLWOF (To Live Without Fear)” were on display through June 22 through September 24, 2023. 

Emerge Baltimore: Vol. 2, Spring Edition opened on March 23, 2023. It featured the work of Yemeni artist Anysa Saleh, septuagenarian painter Greg Fletcher, and film photographer Schaun Champion. The exhibition was on view through May 28, 2023. 

 

BOPA presents three solo exhibitions unfolding simultaneously across Bromo’s galleries  

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) has the third edition of its up-and-coming artist series Emerge Baltimore at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of the Maryland State Arts Council. The opening reception for this installment of the popular exhibition series was held on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. featuring the work of fashion designer Ayanna Greene, tiny sculptures by Jill Orlov, and paintings from Will Watson. 

All three of these artists’ narratives will unfold simultaneously in the Bromo galleries from October 6–November 23, 2022. Curated by Kirk Shannon-Butts, this installation features fashion design, painting, and sculpture. 

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is excited to announce the second installation of the Emerge Baltimore artist series at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. This exhibition series is made possible through the generous support of the Maryland State Arts Council. This series will feature the work of 10 emerging Baltimore-based artists working in mediums from glass and acrylic to metal and fiber throughout 2022. The second installment of this series features visual artists Bria Sterling-Wilson and Christophe Batten, along with glass artists Zach Wade and Mitchell Noah. 

All four of these artists’ narratives will unfold simultaneously across the three galleries at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower from June 9 – August 28, 2022, with an opening reception on Thursday, June 9. 

The Emerge Baltimore artist exhibition series is a continuation of BOPA’s efforts to raise the profiles of promising Baltimore artists — and the city itself — as a vibrant destination for working creatives. Curated by Kirk Shannon-Butts, this installation highlights glass art, painting, and collage.

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) presents three solo shows that open simultaneously at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower as part of BOPA’s Emerge Baltimore exhibition series. 

Aliana Grace Bailey’s exhibition, “a loving home: lessons on love,” unfolds in textiles; in Derrick ‘DJ’ Smith’s exhibition “Clarity” his photographs explore aspects of mental health and the healing process; and Raquel Thompson’s exhibition “Reality” showcases single line paintings that reveal hidden human emotions. 

This trio of artists represents the zealous expression and cutting-edge vision that will thrust Baltimore City creative culture into the future. And all three shows are set in the stunning galleries of the historic Bromo Seltzer Tower.