Nearly 200 art enthusiasts, cultural leaders, and artists gathered at the Eubie Blake National Cultural Center on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the opening reception of COLAB: Art and Music from Baltimore and Beyond. The multisensory exhibition curated by Hilary Pierce, President of the Art Collector’s Athenaeum, transformed the historic venue into a dynamic space where art meets music in a celebration of Black cultural creativity.
The COLAB exhibition is unlike any other in Baltimore. With 30 visual artists and 18 music collaborators participating, the show invites audiences to experience visual art through sound. Each piece is paired with a QR code that links to music curated by an impressive lineup of musical performing artists, DJ’s, and producers. Visitors can bring their own Bluetooth devices or borrow gallery equipment to fully immerse themselves in this audible art experience.