Vote for the People’s Choice Awards in Built to Last The Peale invites you to take part in the People’s Choice Awards for Built to Last,...
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Illuminator Awards: The Light Comes On April 16
The Light Comes On April 16 Illuminator Awards 2026 April 16, 2026 | BaltimoreCelebrating Baltimore’s brightest change-makers in arts, history, and community. An evening celebrating...
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Call for Volunteers: Memorial Day Weekend Located just steps from Baltimore City Hall, The Peale — Baltimore’s Community Museum — becomes an active hub during...
Read MoreMeet The Artists | 2 Talks Make One Great Day
Meet The Artists 2 Artist Talks – One Great Day at The Peale Embers Held: Artist Talk Saturday, February 21 | 2PM | 1st...
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Life in Baltimore – Call for Artists Photo courtesy of Josh Sinn The Peale is pleased to announce the opening of the Call for Artists...
Read MoreThe 2026 Illuminator Award Honorees
Illuminator Award Honorees 2026 Five Forces Shaping Baltimore’s Cultural Future The Peale is proud to announce the five honorees of the 2026 Illuminator Awards, individuals and...
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Glenn Walker: In the Room and Beyond
About the Artists Glenn F. Walker (1927-1988) was a Baltimore painter trained at the then-Maryland Institute of Arts and a “best kept secret” among area art aficionados. Walker, who died in 1988, continues to be known for

It’s a Snap: What Makes Baltimore Beautiful
It’s a Snap: What Makes Baltimore Beautiful June 28, 2025 – September 29, 2025 “Eye of the Beholder” by Marcus Clinton “Fells Point in the Snow” by Keith Newman “Fortified” by Kitty Kouwenhoven Each year,

One Chiliad by Jann Rosen-Queralt
One Chiliad June 26 – September 21, 2025 One Chiliad is inspired by the fact that our cultural legacy is determined by the relationship we have with the land and water of our environment. One’s

Announcing $5,000 in Prizes for Built to Last
The Peale is thrilled to announce the prize structure for Built to Last: A Juried Art Exhibit of Baltimore’s Enduring Landmarks! Thanks to support from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, five outstanding

Rediscovering Glenn Walker: Baltimore’s Hidden Master
In the heart of Baltimore’s art history lies a story of talent, controversy, and rediscovery. Glenn Walker, a painter whose works captured the grit, humor, and humanity of everyday Baltimore life, is finally receiving the

Nearly 70 Years After Being Censored, Glenn Walker’s Art Returns to The Peale
Baltimore, MD – Monday, September 15, 2025 In 1955, Baltimore’s mayor ordered Glenn Walker’s painting removed from the galleries of The Peale, marking one of the city’s earliest free-speech controversies in the arts. Today, The

Deadline Extended: Call for Artists
Built to Last Exhibition at The Peale Baltimore artists: there’s still time to make your mark! The Peale is excited to announce that the submission deadline for Built to Last: A Juried Art Exhibit of