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Inviting Light is transforming the Station North Arts District with five breathtaking site-specific public art installations and a series of dynamic community events and arts programming this year. Explore the works-in-progress below to learn more about the development of each installation.
Click on the locations to learn more about the installations coming soon.
Derrick Adams is the lead curator and artistic director for Inviting Light. He approached 5 artist teams to materialize a new way of approaching light as a public art initiative for the area. The 5 installations will be activated by event programming curated by José Ruiz throughout 2025 in Station North. With the support of the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Public Art Challenge and our partners, the project presents a unique opportunity to engage an area so pivotal to Baltimore by way of its location and cultural offerings.
1
Third Watch
Zoë Charlton
Located at the North Avenue Market, Zoë is conjuring Bwanga of Cameroon as a security nightlight for those seeking spiritual comfort and protection while passing the North Avenue Marketplace at night.
2
Big Ass Snake(Plant)s On A Plane
Phaan Howng
Playing off big action movies, Phaan is turning the Charles St. Garage into an over-the-top light-filled action movie– right across from the Charles Theatre.
3
Aurora
Tony Shore
Tony’s work is an homage to real Baltimore people found in their usual neon-lit haunts. This one will be installed on the facade of what was formerly known as Gatsby’s on Charles St.
4
Peacemaker
Ekene Ijeoma
Ekene’s installation challenges people to make connections through energy and light in the Barclay neighborhood.
5
Soft Gym
Wickerham & Lomax
Get ready. A new contemplative gym is coming to the new YNOT Lot. Currently a vacant lot, it will become a new performance pavilion for Station North programming in fall 2025 and projected to extend until 2028-2030 when site will be developed.
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Open Call For Creativity
Baltimore artists can submit creative proposals for Inviting Light programming in 2025. Apply by March 31, 2025! Visit the submissions page for details and sign up for updates.
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