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October 8, 2025

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.

October 1, 2025

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.

September 22, 2025

The BMA Celebrates Art, Education, and Inspiration at 2025 Ball and After Party on Saturday, November 22

BALTIMORE, MD (September 22, 2025)—The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) today announced that the highly anticipated annual BMA Ball and After Party will take place on Saturday, November 22.

September 18, 2025

BMA Highlights Nature-Inspired Works by Maryland Artists Jamal R. Moore and V Walton on September 21

BALTIMORE, MD (September 18, 2025)—On Sunday, September 21, the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) expands on its Turn Again to the Earth (TATE) initiative with a new Community Gallery designed by V Walton.

August 14, 2024

BMA to Open LaToya Ruby Frazier’s Acclaimed Installation More Than Conquerors in November 2024

BALTIMORE, MD (August 14, 2024)—The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) announced today the November opening of LaToya Ruby Frazier’s acclaimed installation More Than Conquerors: A Monument for Community Health Workers of Baltimore, Maryland 2021-2022.

May 23, 2024

BMA Announces Ainsley Burrows and Vonne Napper Selected as 2024 JJC Summer Artists-in-Residence at MICA

BALTIMORE, MD (May 23, 2024)—The Baltimore Museum of Art, (BMA), Joshua Johnson Council (JJC), and the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) today announced Ainsley Burrows and Vonne Napper have been selected for the 2024 Summer Artist-in-Residence program at MICA jointly sponsored by the three organizations.

October 19, 2023

BMA to Launch Expansive Initiative Centering the Voices and Work of Native Artists and Leaders in April 2024

BALTIMORE, MD (October 19, 2023)—In April 2024, the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) will launch Preoccupied: Indigenizing the Museum, a series of exhibitions and projects that centers the work, experiences, and voices of Native artists.

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.