Community Day: Turn Again to the Earth

Bring friends and family to celebrate Turn Again to the Earth, the BMA’s city-wide initiative and series of exhibitions focusing on the environment, climate change, art, and culture. Among the series is Black Earth Rising, an exhibition of compelling artworks by contemporary African diasporic, Latin American, and Native American artists who are inspired by the splendor and fragility of the natural world.

Community Day is an outdoor event for all ages. This event will feature a Qigong mindful movement session in the Ryda and Robert H. Levi Sculpture Garden led by Mary Pinkard, a live musical performance by composer and multi-instrumentalist Jamal R. Moore, and family-friendly interactive activities. Connect with local environmental organizations, such as the Natural History Society of Maryland, Bikemore, Blue Water Baltimore, and Acres4Change. Enjoy a selection of delicious food and beverages from Juicing with Jazz and Our Time Kitchen members Chachu’s Chai, The Veggie Table, and Somethang Delicious.

The afternoon also includes free timed-entry tickets to see Black Earth Rising. Reserve free tickets for Sunday, May 18.

The Turn Again to the Earth initiative is generously supported by the Cohen Opportunity Fund, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Johns Hopkins University & Medicine, the Eileen Harris Norton Foundation, and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.

Black Earth Rising is supported by the Hardiman Family Endowment Fund, The Dorman/Mazaroff Art Exhibition Fund, Baltimore Gas and Electric, the Sigmund M. and Mary B. Hyman Fund for American Art, and The Clair Zamoiski Segal and Thomas H. Segal Contemporary Art Endowment Fund.

 

Image: Alejandro Piñeiro Bello. Viajando En La Franja Del Iris. 2024. Private Collection. © Alejandro Piñeiro Bello, courtesy Pace Gallery and KDR. Photo: courtesy Pace Gallery