Mount Vernon and The Baltimore Art Scene

Posted by admin on December 23rd, 2009 filed in Food, Travel

In the city of Baltimore, Maryland the art scene is alive and well.  The artistic hub for the city is in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon.  Here you will find an array of museums and galleries wherein the collections vary from ancient artifacts to contemporary works by the artists of today.  The Walters Art Museum places their emphasis in ancient pieces of art in a collection that includes work from Rome, Egypt, and Greece as well as those from Medieval Europe.  The collection reflects almost fifty centuries of the endeavor towards artistic expression.  In one of the sections of the museum there are artifacts and priceless pieces such as Faberge Eggs and Tiffany Brooches, as well as suit of armor, maces and swords.

Postmodern art is found just around the corner at the Contemporary Museum.  This museum exhibits works of multi-media, works that may challenge the mind, but are also pleasing and interesting to the eye.  There are some pieces that are part of the permanent collection, as well as many displays and projects the museum sets up around the city.  Starting a tour of the city’s innovative and cutting edge work at the Contemporary Museum is a great way to find out whether they currently have work in other parts of the city and where to find that work.

“First Thursday” is an event that happens on the first Thursday each month.  Many cities have similar once a month art walks.  The galleries on Charles Street host the night.  They stay open a bit longer, there are often musicians on the streets, and food and wine provided by a local Baltimore Restaurant.   The Baltimore Museum of Art takes part, by offering free admission to the public, and the Enoch Pratt Library usually provides live entertainment.  This is a great time to get to know the different galleries and different local artists working in the city.

Each year in the month of July, the city sponsors a three day art festival, ArtScape.  The festival spans four blocks around the College of Fine at the Maryland Institute and every aspect of art is celebrated, from the poet to the painter, to the actor and the musician.  Many cities have begun to sponsor such events, and to support the arts over the last year or so.  When the economy forced certain programs to be cut, this did not go unnoticed, and the arts are being reborn in various cities around the country, and most definitely in the city of Baltimore.

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