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.
Community Day is free to attend. The afternoon also includes free timed-entry tickets to see Black Earth Rising. Reserve free tickets for Sunday, May 18 in the tickets section.
Schedule
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Start Community Day with Qigong in the Garden led by Mary Pinkard
This activity may be performed standing or seated.
Location: Ryda and Robert H. Levi Sculpture Garden (Rain plan: Fox Court)
12–4 p.m.
Meet local organizations and makers
Enjoy food and beverages
Acres4Change
Baltimore Tree Trust
Bikemore
Blue Water Baltimore
Chachu’s Chai
Femme Prints
Green Street Academy
Juicing with Jazz
My Lor Greenhouse
Natural History Society of Maryland
Personal Best Ceramics
SCRAP-To-Go Kits! Raffle generously provided by SCRAP Bmore
Somethang Delicious
The Veggie Table
Location: West Lawn (Rain plan: Antioch Court, Fox Court, and Joseph Education Center)
12–4 p.m.
Family artmaking
Location: West Lawn (Rain plan: Joseph Education Center Studio)
1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Reading of We Are the Builders! with author Deepa Iyer
What role will you play for Community Day? We Are the Builders! is a gentle introduction to community organizing for children and their caregivers.
Location: West Lawn (Rain plan: Joseph Education Center Insight Lab)
1:30 p.m.–2 p.m.
Sunday Shorts
Weekly spotlight tour highlighting one or two works of art from across the Museum. The tour will begin in the Clair Zamoiski Segal and Thomas H. Segal East Lobby.
2–2:30 p.m.
Performance of Ma’at Nadjartat Nun by Jamal R. Moore
A sonic journey through the natural world and the balance we must restore.
Location: West Lawn (Rain plan: Fox Court)
3:30 p.m.
SCRAP-To-Go Kits! Raffle winners announced
Location: West Lawn
To learn more about Community Day: Turn Again to the Earth, visit artb.ma/4cXi9IN.
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