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Two young men work on striping paint from old windows.
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John Suau

Peale Fine Art Framing Is Now Open

We’re excited to announce the launch of Peale Fine Art Framing, a new professional framing service now available inside The Peale in downtown Baltimore. Peale Fine Art Framing offers museum-quality custom framing, conservation framing, and

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Exhibits
Andie Townsend

The Secret City: Works on Color Film

On View: January 9, – March 29, 2026   The Secret City: Works on Color Film features new works from Baltimore photographer, Joseph Mario Giordano.   Capturing glimpses of the lives and landscapes of Baltimore,

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John Suau

Afro House to Receive Illuminator Award for Innovation

AFRO HOUSE Baltimore, MD – The 2026 Illuminator Awards are proud to honor Afro House, a Baltimore‑based production company specializing in the convergence of disruptive sonic, kinetic, literary and cinematic interventions to create immersive experiences

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Exhibits
John Suau

Baltimore’s Colored School No. 1

Education, Resistance, and the Legacy of The Peale   From 1878 to 1889, the Peale building played a pivotal role in Baltimore’s African American educational history. Known then as Male and Female Colored School No.

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A silhouette of a man with a cravat and a long braid in the back.
Exhibits
John Suau

Moses Williams: Cutter of Profiles

Moses Williams silhouette Recovering a Master Artist’s Story   Moses Williams: Cutter of Profiles brings long-overdue attention to one of the most prolific—and overlooked—artists of early America. Born around 1776, Moses Williams was an extraordinary

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A 19th century drawing of an elephant or mastodon.
Exhibits
John Suau

Founding Fossils

When Science, Art, and Accessibility Collide In 1801, Charles Willson Peale and his son Rembrandt launched what would become the first scientific expedition in U.S. history—unearthing massive bones from a New York farm that were

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John Suau

Baltimore Heritage’s Johns Hopkins to Be Honored

Baltimore, MD – The 2026 Illuminator Awards will celebrate Johns Hopkins, executive director of Baltimore Heritage. The awards recognize his leadership in preserving Baltimore’s historic places and revitalizing its neighborhoods. Hopkins has directed the nonprofit since 2003. He has worked

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