Illuminating
Station North

With Art

All five sites are now open.

In the heart of Baltimore, the Station North Arts District connects the neighborhoods of Barclay, Charles North, and Greenmount West. It's a place where community, culture and creativity come together.

Inviting Light is a public art initiative that reimagines public space with art to strengthen community connections after dark. Five artist-designed public art installations creatively use lighting to add a sense of safety, belonging, and joy to the district.

Managed by Central Baltimore Partnership in association with the Mayor's Office for Arts, Culture and Entertainment, and the Neighborhood Design Center, Inviting Light public programming kicked off in February 2025 and over the course of 2025 and spring 2026 we unveiled and celebrated all five site installations which continue to shine brightly in Station North.

Meet the ArtISTIC Director

About Derrick Adams

Derrick Adams is the artistic director of Inviting Light and curator of the five light-based site installations.

He is a critically acclaimed multidisciplinary artist whose work celebrates and expands the dialogue around contemporary Black life and culture through scenes of normalcy and perseverance. In Baltimore, he is a recognized force creating opportunity for artists and organizations alike.  If you’re interested in Derrick’s approach to Inviting Light, we suggest you explore more at the link below. 

A person sits on top of an orange ladder in front of colorful, abstract art on a white wall, with paint cans and supplies scattered on the floor.
A man wearing glasses, a cap, and a scarf stands in front of colorful, abstract paintings displayed on a white wall.
A person dressed in white sits on a bench in a grassy yard near a white fence with a sign. The background includes greenery and a house. The image is blurry.
Logo with the words Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge in black text on a white circular background.

Art and Innovation

About the Challenge

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Public Art Challenge encourages mayors to partner with artists, elevating the value of including the creative sector when developing solutions to significant urban issues. The program supports temporary public art projects that celebrate creativity, enhance urban identity, encourage public-private collaborations, and strengthen local economies.

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Experience

Download Bloomberg Connects to Enhance Your Inviting Light Experience