Art After Hours: Step into the Sublime

Baltimore’s favorite late-night art party returns with an unforgettable evening of art, music, and creative expression inspired by the special exhibition Amy Sherald: American Sublime.

Sip specialty cocktails and enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres by H3irloom Food Group, wander the galleries, experience live performances, and connect with friends and fellow creatives during a mixed-media collage portrait workshop led by transdisciplinary artist, VILLAGER—all while channeling Amy Sherald’s radiant vision of Black identity and everyday beauty.

Dance to a curated blend of house, hip-hop, and contemporary favorites by DJ Saucee in the heart of the museum. Take in a performance by Black Assets, where music transcends boundaries and storytelling takes center stage. Black Assets weaves a melodic tapestry of queer, sexy, revolutionary, Black, and undeniably vibrant experiences. End the evening with an in-gallery acoustic guitar performance by multi-instrumentalist Kenny Allen.

Together, we’ll revel in the creativity and sublime within us all.

This event is for adults 21 and older.

Tickets

$35
BMA Members | $45 Non-Members

The price of admission includes one free food or drink ticket and evening access to the galleries. Capacity for the Amy Sherald: American Sublime exhibition is limited. Entry will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is now SOLD OUT!

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Schedule

8 p.m. – Doors open

8–11 p.m. – House music, Hip-Hop, and contemporary favorites by DJ Saucee
Fox Court

8–11 p.m. – Everyday Icons: Portraits of Baltimore workshop led by VILLAGER
Joseph Education Center Studio

8–11 p.m. – Photo Booth
Joseph Education Center, Wurtzburger Lobby

9:30–9:45 p.m. – Performance by Black Assets, where music transcends boundaries and storytelling takes center stage
Fox Court

10–10:15 p.m. – Acoustic Guitar Performance by Kenny Allen
Jacobs Gallery

11 p.m. – Program ends

Participants

Black Assets

Step into the world of Black Assets, where music transcends boundaries, magnetic performance and storytelling takes center stage. From the heart of Baltimore to the soulful depths of the Delta of Itta Bena, Mississippi, Black weaves a melodic tapestry of Queer, Sexy, Revolution, Black and undeniably vibrant experiences. Coined as the “Queen of Soulful Bounce,” this international artist creates music that resonates with audiences across the world, capturing the essence of community, love, and life. Dive into her latest release, OTR(OAD), and embark on a journey of navigation through self-discovery but with the vibey, soulful bounce that only Black can bring. Welcome to the realm of Black Assets where every note is a testament to resilience, every lyric is a celebration of her authenticity.

DJ Saucee

Baltimore native DJ Saucee has been studying music her whole life. Inspired mostly by the music she grew up listening to as a child at family gatherings, and by the New York underground club scene, Saucee became equipped with a unique and versatile ear. It’s this talent that has made her one of the most notable female DJs in the D.C. Metropolitan Area, spinning for such clients as GUESS, Madewell, Forever 21, and Sephora. With each set, Saucee seeks to take her audience on what she describes as a “rhythmic journey,” blending a wide variety of music that can engage an audience of all ages and backgrounds.

H3irloom Food Group

Based in Baltimore, MD, H3irloom Food Group cultivates meaningful culinary experiences that celebrate the region’s authentic foodways, culture, and community, led by Chefs David & Tonya Thomas, Linda Taliaferro (CEO), and Floyd Taliaferro IV (CFO). In addition to operating The Sinclair private event space, the company’s portfolio includes ticketed dinner experiences, catering, pop-ups, sustainable farming initiatives, and the award-winning H3 product line. H3irloom is a 100% Black-owned company with a mission to uplift the Black food narrative and provide a deeply personal approach to the Black food experience that’s rooted in history and culture. Built on a foundation of friendship and a passion for true hospitality, the three in H3irloom represents the familial bond between the founding partners as a nod to their past, present, and future together.

Kenny Allen

Kenny Allen is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and storyteller whose work blends soul, R&B, and global influences into a sound that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. A Washington, D.C. native now based in Baltimore, Kenny has spent decades shaping a multidisciplinary creative life that spans music, photography, filmmaking, and fashion. His artistry is rooted in authenticity, emotional clarity, and a drive to reveal truth through sound and
Narrative. Kenny’s musical journey has taken him around the world—most notably to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he lived and performed for over 16 years. There, he honed a rich sonic identity by merging Western soul traditions with East African rhythms, eventually becoming a fixture in the city’s creative community. As a vocalist and guitarist, his performances are marked by warmth, honesty, and a dynamic sensitivity that draws listeners into the heart of each song. In the studio, Kenny is equally at home as a producer, arranger, and collaborator. His projects explore themes of struggle, hope, resilience, and human connection, always delivered with a refined musicality and an instinct for storytelling. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, Kenny Allen continues to craft work that uplifts, challenges, and inspires.

VILLAGER

VILLAGER (b. Abdulrasheed Adekunle Adaranijo) is a Nigerian-born Transdisciplinary Artist, Cultural Producer, and African Spirituality Practitioner whose work maps the intersections of postcolonial African identity, material intelligence, and ancestral/indigenous knowledge production. VILLAGER is formally trained as a Water Microbiologist and Environmental Researcher, earning a B.S. in Environmental Chemistry from Towson University. VILLAGER has been the subject of solo exhibitions at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center (2025), Motor House, Baltimore (2025), Bromo Seltzer Art Tower (2024), and Chesapeake Arts Center (2022). Their work continues to resonate through group exhibitions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Richmond, VA; Los Angeles, CA; Millburn, NJ; and Baltimore, MD, amongst others. Their work resides in private art collections in Los Angeles, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Rio de Janeiro. VILLAGER has engaged professionally as a Visiting Artist Lecturer at Maryland Institute College of Art (2024), Yale University (2025), and Morgan State University (2025). Their work—featured in WBALTV, DGX Magazine, BmoreART, Baltimore Banner, and NUNAR—has also garnered recognition through the Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award (2024) and the Baltimore Mayor’s Office Individual Artist Award (2025).