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BMA to Present First Exhibition Dedicated to Matisse’s Exceptional Mural The Stations of the Cross
BALTIMORE, MD (February 12, 2026)—On March 29, the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) will open the first exhibition to substantively explore Henri Matisse’s powerful mural The Stations of the Cross, which he created for his only architectural project, the Chapelle du Rosaire (Chapel of the Rosary) (1947-1951), in Vence, France.
BMA Presents Little-Known Matisse Illustrations Inspired by Martinique
BALTIMORE, MD (February 12, 2026)—On March 18, the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) will present a selection of lithographic portraits from the book Poésies Antillaises (Antilles Poetry), a little‑known illustrated book and associated works on paper by Henri Matisse that were in part inspired by the artist’s brief 1930 visit to the Caribbean island of Martinique.
BMA Brings Modern Icon Henri Matisse into Conversation with Celebrated Contemporary Artist Louis Fratino
BALTIMORE, MD (February 3, 2026)—This March, the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) will explore the enduring influence of Henri Matisse through a compelling exhibition that juxtaposes the modern icon’s work with that of celebrated contemporary artist and Maryland native Louis Fratino.
BMA Announces Acquisition of Nearly 250 Works by Artists from Around the Globe
BALTIMORE, MD (January 29, 2026)—The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) announced today the acquisition of nearly 250 works that reflect the museum’s focus on expanding the range of global voices represented within its collection.
BMA Presents Rachel Lee Hovnanian: Nature Deficit Disorder in Historic Spring House
BALTIMORE, MD (January 21, 2026)—The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) announces the presentation of conceptual artist Rachel Lee Hovnanian’s immersive installation, Nature Deficit Disorder, on view in the museum’s historic Spring House from April 1 through May 31, 2026.
BMA Announces Rhea L. Combs and Ellen McBreen as Recipients of Two Major Curatorial Fellowships
BALTIMORE, MD (January 15, 2026)—The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) today announced two significant fellowship appointments, to support research, explore exhibition and publication subjects, and imagine new curatorial frameworks.
BMA Appoints Katie Kreider as Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
BALTIMORE, MD (January 7, 2026)—The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) today announced the appointment of Katie Kreider as Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (CMCO). Kreider brings more than 15 years of experience leading marketing and communications initiatives for major nonprofits, charitable foundations, and trade associations.
Baltimore Museum of Art Raises Over $1.1 Million from BMA Ball & After Party
BALTIMORE, MD (November 25, 2025)—The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) raised over $1.1 million during the spectacular BMA Ball and After Party held on Saturday, November 22. The proceeds raised from the record-setting event will help the BMA continue to elevate artists, connect local and global narratives, expand its educational programs, and provide more meaningful art experiences for students, families, and adults throughout the state of Maryland.
BMA Names abdu mongo ali as the Inaugural Alice and Franklin Cooley Composer in Residence
BALTIMORE, MD (November 19, 2025)—The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) has named multi-disciplinary artist, musician, and poet abdu mongo ali as its inaugural Alice and Franklin Cooley Composer in Residence. Ali will respond to a creative prompt using the museum’s collection and exhibitions as a site of exploration and inspiration.
BMA Announces Transformational $10 Million Promised Gift from Amy and Marc Meadows to Establish Education Endowment
BALTIMORE, MD (October 24, 2025)—The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) today announced an extraordinary promised gift of more than $10 million from philanthropists Amy and Marc Meadows for the sole purpose of supporting arts education at the museum, with a focus on K-12 schoolchildren in Baltimore City and the surrounding region.