Arts and Culture News

February 28, 2023  |  The official portrait for former UMB President Jay A. Perman, MD, joins that of former President David J. Ramsay, DM, DPhil, in the SMC Campus Center's new Presidents Hall.

December 27, 2022  |  West Baltimore neighbors develop platonic, intimate connections through experimental storytelling as part of the Sowebo Story Swap.

November 7, 2022  |  Display from second edition of UMB’s art and literary journal illuminates underpass and highlights artistic talent across the University.

July 13, 2022  |  The University of Maryland, Baltimore teams up with Moving History for a summer enrichment program that teaches African culture and traditions through visual and performing arts.

June 6, 2022  |  After a two-year hiatus, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) teamed up with Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan to bring back the Neighborhood Spring Festival.

April 27, 2022  |  University of Maryland, Baltimore & Maryland First Lady to Bring West Baltimore Neighbors Together with First Spring Festival Since COVID-19 Pandemic.

March 5, 2021  |  UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, spends an evening with fellow physician (and comedic actor) Ken Jeong, MD.

September 11, 2020  |  The Sept. 10 Virtual Face to Face with Dr. Bruce Jarrell featured artists including UMB Council for the Arts & Culture Honorary Chair Yumi Hogan and three contributors to 1807.

August 13, 2020  |  Artworks of UMB community now on public display

July 10, 2020  |  Artwork by UMB community featured in inaugural journal adorns wall in outdoor exhibit.

October 4, 2019  |  Contributors to UMB’s inaugural art and literary journal gathered in the Weise Gallery on Sept. 25 to view and discuss their works on display there.

September 6, 2019  |  UMB’s Fall Fest 2019 attracted hundreds for outdoor fun.

May 13, 2019  |  ‘1807’ includes works by 73 in writing, visual arts, photography, and varied media.

April 11, 2019  |  With the stroke of a dozen paintbrushes, students from Renaissance Academy High School along with First Lady Yumi Hogan put the finishing touches on a brand-new mural.

April 10, 2019  |  First Lady Yumi Hogan's artwork is on display at the Weise Gallery for a great cause.

October 18, 2018  |  The University of Maryland, Baltimore dedicated a sculpture by Eric Peltzer on the site of the new Health Sciences Research Facility III, in cooperation with the Maryland State Arts Council.