BmoreArt’s Picks: October 8-14
This Week: String Theory artist talk at Motor House, Bishme Cromartie at Museum of Industry, contract workshop with MDVLA, Emerge Baltimore Vol. 3 opening reception at Bromo Arts Tower, Mai Sennaar book talk at Clifton House, A Night OUT with Iron Crow Theatre, Station North Art Walk, Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Adjacent variety show at Area 405, Siobhan O’Loughlin documentary screening at Submersive HQ, and Josh Kline’s opening reception at art hall — PLUS UNDER$2500 call for submissions from Maryland Art Place and more featured opportunities!
BmoreArt’s Picks presents the best weekly art openings, events, and performances happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas. For a more comprehensive perspective, check the BmoreArt Calendar page, which includes ongoing exhibits and performances, and is updated on a daily basis.
To submit your calendar event, email us at events@bmoreart.com!
String Theory | Artist Talk
Tuesday, October 8 :: 8pm
@ Motor House
String theory is a theoretical framework in physics that suggests that the most fundamental element of the universe are tiny, one-dimensional, vibrating strings. These strings are different shapes and sizes and vibrate on infinite numbers of frequencies. These elements are what create the uniqueness of our reality. The problem with string theory is that it is a purely mathematical framework. There are no experimental observations yet. We’re just going off vibes, essentially.
The idea behind this exhibition is to interrogate who we are, how we experience reality, through the lens of vibes. Intuition. Innate understanding. Bias. A gut feeling. Anxiety. Logic. Each piece in the exhibit represents an observation of reality. There are works that examine the natural word. Some are figurative works that speak to identity and relationships. A few of the works in the show are abstract and ask the viewer to extrapolate an idea on their own. Some are representations of actual theories of physics. At the core, each work demands that we look deeper, and experience our world as opposed to just observing it.
Each piece of work in the exhibit has its own vibe. The exhibit in whole is another vibe. The environment at Motor House while this exhibit is up is quite another vibe. String theory might not ever be proven. The same is true for a vibe. Sometimes, a thing does not need to be proven in order to be the truth. Experience String Theory at Motor House as a trust exercise and a way to get to know your world a little bit better.
Featured Artists
Rasheem
Rashid Cornish
Gaeun Kim
Abdul-Malik Muhammad Thomas Rafus, Jr. Marcia Wolfson Ray Toni Hornes Sullivan Cherokaree Tsalagi
Labor + Innovation: Fashion Designer Bishme Cromartie
Wednesday, October 9 :: 6:30-8:30pm
@ Baltimore Museum of Industry
Bishme Cromartie, winner of Bravo TVs fashion design competition Project Runway Season 20, kicks off Labor + Innovation, a series of candid conversations at the intersections of work and art.
Join us on Wednesday Oct. 9 at 6:30PM for an in-person discussion moderated by local radio/podcast producer Aaron Henkin.
Museum members are invited to a VIP meet & greet at 5:30PM. Not yet a member but want to meet Bishme? Become a member today!
Bishme Cromartie was born and raised in Baltimore, and says his mission as a Black designer is to encourage self-expression, advocate for representation, and shatter the expectations for people of color. He is known for dressing celebrities like Lizzo, Niecy Nash, and Andra Day.
Featuring thoughtful discussions led by everyday workers, activists, and industry leaders, Labor + Innovation will delve into the complexities of modern labor and explore innovative solutions for a more equitable future. Thanks to moderator Cara Ober, executive director and publisher of BmoreArt, and series co-producer Cheyanne Zadia.
Contract Basics for Creative Entrepreneurs
Thursday, October 10 :: 1-2pm
posted by Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Have you ever agreed to collaborate with someone? Sell your work to a patron? License your intellectual property? Creating a contract is the best way to clarify how those things should work! Join Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) for a discussion on contract basics for creative entrepreneurs. MdVLA will present a workshop that will cover contract terms, rights granted, advances and more. Come and learn how to protect yourself and your work!
This webinar is available to the first 100 participants who register. A waitlist will be available.
Read more of this week’s picks at BmoreArt.
