Archives: Press Releases
Press releases from the BMA
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BMA to Host Three Programs in Conjunction with Amy Sherald: American Sublime
BALTIMORE, MD (October 1, 2025)—The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) will host three programs this fall in conjunction with its presentation of Amy Sherald: American Sublime.
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BMA Presents Trio of Matisse Exhibitions in March 2026
BALTIMORE, MD (October 8, 2025)—In March 2026, the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) will present a suite of three exhibitions that capture the enduring influence of French artist Henri Matisse—one of the 20th-century’s most iconic artists—and reveal rarely seen works and aspects of his career.
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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.
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BMA to Unveil New Immersive Moving Image and Sound Installation by Acclaimed Artist John Akomfrah
BALTIMORE, MD (UPDATED November 14, 2025)—On November 16, the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) will open John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog, a new immersive installation by the acclaimed artist and filmmaker that creates a dynamic dialogue between the powerful history of the Civil Rights Movement and contemporary experience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.