Apr 25 Thursday
Teens are invited to the Walters Art Museum on Thursdays for Teen Lab, a space for teens to hang out, create art, and make friends. During this drop-in program, teens can participate in creative collaborative activities, explore different cultures through art, or simply socialize, complete homework, and check out our galleries. Teens can stop by anytime between 4-6 p.m. to join in. Ages 13-17.
We invite novices, students, and practicing artists of all ages to come together and spend your evening drawing from your surroundings. During this experience, participants will receive light instruction on techniques to expand their skill set in a multi-sensory environment of live music and art. All you need to bring is an interest in drawing—we’ll provide the materials for you!
Apr 27 Saturday
Join us at the Walters for free art-making activities! Art, like monuments, can remind us of people, places, or events. This lesson, written in collaboration with Baltimore artist Herb Massie, invites you to create a monument commemorating a special memory. All ages are welcome.
Our tour is the full experience. Over 90 minutes, you’ll learn about the history of Rye Whiskey in Maryland, how (and why!) BSC first started, and where we fit in the pantheon of Maryland Rye distilleries. You’ll get a full production tour, learn about pot distillation, and learn the nuance of blending barrels. Finally, for the main event, you’ll try 4 different barrel finishes of Epoch Rye, and blend them the way you want into your own custom bottle for you to take home.
Discover the emotional impact of climate change in this insightful talk on eco-anxiety. Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan will delve into the roots of eco-anxiety, exploring its psychological dimensions and providing practical coping strategies. Whether you're a concerned citizen or an environmental enthusiast, join us for a brief yet enlightening discussion on understanding, addressing, and overcoming eco-anxiety to foster resilience and positive action.
Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan is the founder and executive director of the Center for Nature Informed Therapy. A licensed professional counselor and board-approved supervisor, Dr. Schreiber-Pan is internationally recognized for her expertise in bereavement counseling, as well as the treatment of anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, stress reduction, and occupational burnout. Having been a faculty member at Loyola University, Maryland, she has researched resiliency, psychological well-being, and nature-informed therapy. Alongside her successful self-help book, "Taming the Anxious Mind," her latest publication, "The Outside Within: Stories of Nature’s Role in Psychological Well-being," was released in April 2023.
Apr 28 Sunday
Join us at the Walters for free art-making activities! Art, like monuments, can be used to remind us of people, places, or events. This lesson, written in collaboration with Baltimore artist Herb Massie, invites you to create a monument to commemorate a special memory. All ages are welcome.
In this special edition of Drop-in Art Making, we’ll be joined by artist Herb Massie! Massie is a teaching artist from Baltimore. In 2016 the Maryland State Arts Council named him the recipient of the Sue Hess Maryland Arts Advocate of the Year Award. With well over 25 years of experience, in addition to teaching at Clayworks and Jubilee Arts, Massie has hosted ceramic workshops and classes in Baltimore City schools, with teens, adults, and community elders, as well as people in addiction recovery and those formerly incarcerated
Registration is required.
Ninety years after the Walters’ founding collection was donated to the city of Baltimore and its residents, we invite audiences to join us for a conversation that interrogates the past while situating us in present-day Baltimore. In this conversation moderated by Michelle D. Wright, historian and professor of Africana Studies at Community College Baltimore County, we explore the interconnectedness of artistic, business, and social circles in Mount Vernon and surrounding neighborhoods in the past and present. Kristen Nassif, the Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow at the Walters, will share her research about how William and Henry Walters’ business enterprises and social circles impacted their collections. Dr. Kate Drabinski, scholar and professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will share research about present-day Baltimore.
Neon Brush is a painting workshop in a unique retro-futuristic atmosphere. Immerse yourself in a fluorescent neon-lit setting to create your own work of art. Brush in one hand, glass in the other (with or without alcohol), unleash your inner artist! Neon Brush gives you carte blanche to express your creativity, so close your eyes... The experience has already begun!
Tickets for Neon Brush in BaltimoreStandard Admission - includes access to the painting workshop + all the supplies you needAdult (21+)HighlightsA painting workshop mixing classic & fluorescent paint in which an artist will guide you through the whole process A selection of drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) available for purchase at the venueA black-light, retro-futuristic, artsy, floor-to-ceiling fluorescent ambianceA musical atmosphere to enjoy with friendsLeave with your creation to display it proudly in your home
General InfoDates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selectorDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesLocation: Kraken BaltimoreAge required: 21+ with valid IDWe recommend coming in clothes you don't mind getting dirtyAccessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessiblePlease consult the FAQs of this experience hereFor private or large group sessions, please click here
DescriptionThere's a wind of creativity blowing through Baltimore! Neon Brush arrives at Kraken Baltimore and promises you a great time with friends after work or on the weekend. From unique decorations to a painting workshop set to music, you'll find everything you need to let your imagination run wild. After sipping on some drinks and maybe grabbing a few more at the specially designed bar post-painting, you can take your work of art home with you. Neon Brush is a veritable catalyst for creativity, just waiting for you to turn on the lights! Don't wait any longer: get your tickets for Neon Brush: a sip and paint experience in Baltimore!