The Baltimore arts community kicks off a busy week of openings and receptions, giving residents and visitors alike a chance to engage with new exhibitions across the city.
Concentric Circles at Goucher College
On Thursday, September 3, the Silber Gallery at Goucher College will host the opening reception for Concentric Circles, a group painting show that places the late William S. Dutterer (1943–2007) at its core. The exhibition runs through October 23 and pairs Dutterer’s work with pieces by his mentor Grace Hartigan and contemporary artists Julia Stoops and Tom Kenyon. Curated by Caitlin Tucker‑Melvin and Liz Faust, the show explores how artistic ideas travel across generations, emphasizing mentorship, risk‑taking and a shared visual language.
Built Objects at Library Nineteen
Also on Thursday, Library Nineteen opens its new showroom space with Built Objects. The show presents a curated collection of material, form and utility from studios throughout Baltimore and beyond. Organized with the help of local design partners, the opening highlights the city’s thriving maker community and invites the public to consider how everyday objects become art.
Michael J. Iampieri: Line into Form
Goucher College’s Rosenberg Gallery will welcome guests from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on September 3 for the opening of Michael J. Iampieri: Line into Form. The exhibition marks the first posthumous solo show for the Baltimore artist and educator (1941–2024), tracing more than five decades of his drawing practice. Iampieri’s work, described as a balance of control and improvisation, captures the energy of performance spaces he documented for the Baltimore Theatre Project, Center Stage, the Peabody Institute and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Beyond his art, Iampieri founded the visual‑art department at Loyola Blakefield in 1966, shaping generations of students with an emphasis on observation, patience and personal voice. The show underscores his lasting impact as both creator and teacher.
Additional Local Events
Other cultural happenings this week include a public reception for Making America Again at the Maryland Institute College of Art, a talk by Ben Egerman on “A Gay Little History of Maryland” at The Ivy Bookshop, and the opening of Ronald Jackson’s work at Galerie Myrtis. The Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk continues its monthly celebration of neighborhood creativity, while the Baltimore Honky Tonk’s Dolly Parton tribute brings a musical homage to the Mobtown Ballroom.
Artists and organizers also invite the community to apply for a Guggenheim Fellowship and explore further opportunities listed on the BmoreArt Calendar, which is updated daily.
For anyone looking to support local culture, attend an opening, or simply enjoy a night out with family, these events provide accessible, family‑friendly options that reinforce Baltimore’s vibrant artistic heritage.
Original reporting: Baltimore Fishbowl — read the source article.
