BMA Lexington Market

This summer, join us at the BMA’s branch location, scheduled to open in August, and enjoy free art experiences and opportunities for connection Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

During open hours, visitors are invited to make art, participate in public programming, read from our non-circulating library, find community with others, or simply just be. Connecting Baltimore’s creative community with Lexington Market’s patrons, recent events have highlighted artists, chefs, market vendors, musicians, and more.

Visit artbma.org/bmalexingtonmarket for all the latest news and information.

Membership offers exciting opportunities to celebrate and explore the arts at the BMA. Members enjoy invitations to select exhibition openings and other special events, discounts on programs and concerts, and access to digital programming offered throughout the year. Be sure to continue to check our website for a current schedule and event details.

Council Day Tour: The Matter of Bark Cloth

Tuesday, July 25, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Join exhibition curator and Interim Chief Curator Kevin Tervala for an intimate tour of the exhibition. Invitations will be emailed.

Council Tour & Reception: Recasting Colonialism: Michelle Erickson Ceramics

Wednesday, September 13, 6–8 p.m.

Brittany Luberda, Anne Stone Associate Curator of Decorative Arts, will lead the group on introductory tours to be followed by light refreshments in Antioch Court.

Invitations will be mailed.

Behind the Screens: An Exclusive Members’ Benefit

BMA Members are invited to enjoy the digital lecture series Behind the Screens. An exclusive benefit for Members, these lectures about the Museum’s exhibitions and collection are specially created by our Curators and sent directly to your inbox. The library of past presentations is available at: artbma.org/behindscreens, password: weloveart.

Have a topic suggestion or are not receiving our emails? Please contact membership@artbma.org.

Making Her Mark: A History of Women Artists in Europe, 1400-1800

Council Talk, Preview, and Reception

Saturday, September 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

BMA Council Members are invited to an auditorium talk and reception with Andaleeb Badiee Banta, Senior Curator and Department Head of Prints, Drawings & Photographs at the BMA. Invitations will be mailed.

Members Preview Party

Saturday, September 30, 7:30–9:30 p.m.

The evening includes light bites, live music, drop-in drawing sessions with a Renaissance costumer, and a cash bar.

RSVP Required. Invitations will be emailed. Please contact our Membership team at membership@artbma.org to update your email in our system.

Member Benefits

Art After Hours

John Waters

Friday, March 10, 2023

From a live drag king show to improv comedy, plus specialty cocktails, appetizers, and a DJ spinning dance music all night, Baltimore’s best late-night art party celebrated BMA Trustee and favorite filmmaker John Waters in a sold-out evening of irreverent activities for art lovers.

The Culture Opening Celebration

Friday, March 31, 2023

Exhibition donors, sponsors, key supporters, lenders, and artists gathered together with their friends and family to celebrate this transformative exhibition.

The Culture Council & Members Opening Party

Sunday, April 2, 2023

In celebration of the opening of The Culture, Members gathered for a preview and reception at the Museum featuring many artists represented in the exhibition, with hip-hop founders, supporters, and DJs in attendance, including CLASH, BMA Trustee and exhibition sponsor Nupur Parekh Flynn, DJ Kool Herc, exhibition sponsor DJ “Fly Guy” Flynn, Cindy Campbell, Coke La Rock, and Lucky Bling (above:

Members

Ice Cream Social

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Members, along with their family and friends, enjoyed a sunny afternoon in the BMA’s Sculpture Gardens.