FRI AUG 3 ǀ 5-9 PM
Join us for the AUG 3 First Friday Art Walk with over 15 venues featuring live music, art demos, drink specials, tasty eats and more! This month celebrate summer with a “Pool Party” theme. Wear pool side attire, enjoy summer drinks at venues, find a few “kiddie pools” along the way. Be on the look out for our Highlandtown Life Guards on duty throughout the night!
As always, explore our unique array of shops, galleries, landmarks and murals on a self-guided walking tour. Maps available at venues the night of the event.
ART WALK PARTICIPATING VENUES
Y:ART Gallery & Fine Gifts
3402 Gough St
Contemporary fine-art gallery representing local, regional and national artists with an extraordinary gift shop featuring handcrafted works. The gallery hosts exhibitions, workshops, artist talks and more. Honored to be named Baltimore Magazine’s Best East-Side Art Space.
This month at Y:ART Gallery & Fine Gifts we are featuring the eclectic and spectacular BRA SHOW, with live music from The Villagers
Highlandtown Gallery
248 S. Conkling St, Gallery A
Featuring the nudes/erotica/exotic women show…the most sensual show of the year!
Live music from 6-9pm
Zwiebach Creations Gallery
248 S. Conkling St, Gallery B
Artist Debbie Lynn Zwiebach will present a collection of her original “Exotic Women.” She’ll also be serving up her famous sangria!
Night Owl Gallery
248 S. Conkling St, Gallery C
Paintings by Beth-Ann Wilson
Light Refreshments will be served.
Midsummer Special: 15% off in-stock Billie Holiday “Ode to Baltimore” 18″x24″ prints! First Friday only! While supplies last!
The Laughing Pint
3531 Gough St
Clothing reception from 6-8pm for South Sudan native and self-taught artist, Timothy Ogatu. Since moving to Baltimore he has been working as a welder, but as always, he has been painting. This is his first exhibit in the USA.
$5 greyhound drink special & kitchen is open until 10:30pm.
Colby’s Clothesmobile Garage
3522-A Bank St (entrance on Conkling St)
Local singer/songwriter Rodney “Pieman” Henry debuts his first art exhibit. Henry is a self taught painter. He will also be performing live music with fellow musician Jimmy Swope. Opening will be 6-9.
Colby’s Clothesmobile also features a selection of men and women’s vintage clothing and accessories.
RoofTop Hot
339 S. Conkling St
Featuring local organic food by Chef Dan Ennis!
Yellow Arrow Publishing
at Dennis Moore Pottery Studio
3522-B Bank St (Corner of Bank St & S. Conkling St, street level entrance on Bank)
August is for poetry! Join us for live readings by a stellar line up of local poets. Stay for the Q&A at the end of the night.
Light beverages and snacks provided. Come out and support independent publishing.
For more information and the line up of authors, visit yellowarrowpublishing.com
Rust-N-Shine [Special First Friday Opening]
410 S. Conkling St
Take a peek into Highlandtown’s one-of-a-kind market featuring vintage & retro items and handmade treasures.
(Only open from 5-9pm during Highlandtown’s First Friday Art Walks)
Filippo’s Restaurant & Lounge featuring Live Street Art Demos in the adjacent alley
418 S. Conkling St (and through to 417 S. Highland Ave)
Southeast Baltimore native Adam Stab assembles a rotating crew of street artists on Highlandtown’s Mural Alley Walkway. See new paintings created LIVE every First Friday! Drink specials available inside Filippo’s Lounge.
*Weather permitting.
Docs Smoke Shop
3721 Eastern Ave
Docs is a family business in Highlandtown since 1979. They have a great selection functional glass art and pendants from American artists across the country. Give the gift they will appreciate! (Open until 8pm during Art Walks)
PEAK Performance Training
512 S. Conkling St
Opening reception of new works by Leah Sarrah Bassett
Music by The Herd Brothers
Drinks from Old Line Spirits
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave
Marquee Lounge: Enjoy summer drinks by the [kiddie] pool!
Main Gallery: The Big Show!
Amalie Rothschild Gallery: Teen Imagination Showcase
Roll Ice Cream & Coffee
3222 Eastern Ave
Featuring work by Tim Doherty paired with delicious ice cream on a hot summer night!
Snake Hill Tavern
418 S. Clinton St
New Art Show! Reception for Paintings by Kelly Walker
Happy Hour until 7pm
Kitchen Open until 11pm
Ideals of Highlandtown featuring Maxine Taylor Fine Arts
3319 Eastern Ave
Works by Maxine Taylor on display and for sale.
Ideals of Highlandtown features custom refurbished and locally made furniture pieces and wine racks. You can also find all the perfect household accessories for your pool party needs!
Gaffney’s Crabs
415 S. Highland Ave
Celebrate summer and National Watermelon Day by painting a crab shell like a watermelon. Grab your crabs and eat ’em out back sitting [kiddie] pool side!