You’re Invited!
Join us for a short walking tour of Inviting Light sites in the Charles North neighborhood of the Station North Arts District, during the October SNAD Art Walk!
Learn more about the Inviting Light sites and installations, get behind-the-scenes updates, and experience the creative lighting research and design throughout Station North that serves as a foundation for this project.
We’ll gather at 6:00pm for happy hour at the Showroom Bar on the first floor of Motor House at 120 W North Ave (yes, there is a front entrance to the bar on North Ave)
Then, at 6:30pm (after sunset) we’ll head out and walk down Maryland Ave, turn left on Lanvale, walk north up Charles, and back around to the North Ave Market, on North Ave and MD Ave.
Schedule: Friday, Oct 10
6:00pm: Meet at the Showroom Bar at Motor House, 120 W North Ave
6:30pm: Leave for the walking tour
7:30pm: End at North Ave Market, 30 W North Ave
It will be dark close to 6:30pm, please dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. We will be walking at a leisurely pace, stopping at each site to share info, and observing light along our path.
Topics Include:
1. Noticing different kinds of light in the nighttime environment and how they affect us
2. Fun light history facts in Baltimore City
3. Community Lighting Guide and tools from Signal Station North
4. Ways to further engage in Inviting Light
Background on Inviting Light:
Inviting Light is an ambitious public art project selected for the Bloomberg Public Art Challenge which supports selected projects with funding and other in kind marketing and mentorship support. Read more about the award here.
Inviting Light is energizing the Station North Arts District with outdoor site installations curated by Derrick Adams, and a year of events and arts programming curated by José Ruiz for the community to enjoy. Learn more about each installation here.
Inviting Light is sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies and facilitated by Central Baltimore Partnership in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and Senior Advisor for Arts & Culture and the Neighborhood Design Center.
For any questions, please email Maura Dwyer at mdwyer@ndc-md.org
Get news about Inviting Light by signing up for the email list at invitinglight.org and on Instagram @invitinglightbaltimore
We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP and Save Your Spot