Baltimore Museum of Art Presents Baker Artist Awards Exhibition Celebrating Interdisciplinary and Visual Art Awardees

BALTIMORE, MD – The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) announced an upcoming exhibition featuring 20 works by five recipients of the prestigious Baker Artist Awards. The featured artists are Selin Balci (interdisciplinary, 2019); Kelley Bell (interdisciplinary, 2024); Oletha DeVane (interdisciplinary, 2023); Jordan Tierney (visual arts, 2023); and Stephen Towns (visual arts, 2024). Each of these artists was awarded based on their demonstrated mastery of craft, depth of artistic exploration, and unique vision. A description of each artist’s work is listed below. The Baker Artist Awards exhibition is on view at the BMA from April 27 to July 27, 2025.

The BMA is hosting two events in conjunction with the exhibition. The Baker Artist Awards Celebration celebrating the 2023 and 2024 awardees will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Meet the visual and interdisciplinary artists featured in the exhibition, catch presentations from awardees in other disciplines in the auditorium, and enjoy late-night access to the galleries, free hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a live DJ set by Pangelica at this free event. Registration is required.

Baker Artist Awards Live: An Afternoon of Artistic Excellence is held on Saturday, May 3 at 2 p.m. Presented by Contemporary Arts, Inc., this ticketed event is emceed by Kristin Putchinski (interdisciplinary, 2011 & 2021) with performances, music, and films from a lively roster of previous awardees, including Judah Adashi (music, 2024); Ruby Fulton (music, 2013); Lafayette Gilchrist (music, 2018); Todd Marcus (music, 2013 & 2014); Peter Minkler (music, 2010); Margaret Rorison (film/video, 2018 & 2023); Bashi Rose (interdisciplinary, 2011); Vincent Thomas (performance, 2021); and Von Vargas (music, 2021).

More information: https://artbma.org