What's ha!ppening
News from the Highlandtown Arts District
a.k.a. ha! For more information go to www.HighlandtownArts.com

Artist Spotlight
Monica Broere
Monica Broere is an ertist/educator who, originally by serendipity that evolved into tenacity, has lived, worked, played in and embraced this changing community for over 35 years. An early member of The (Fells Point) Creative Alliance and The Painted Screen Society, she continues to celebrate South East Baltimore's unique traditions and progressions as she explores her own artistic inclinations and serve the community as a teacher at Patterson High School. She was awarded a Fulbright grant to study the art and culture of Mexico in 2008 and in 2009, apprenticed to third generation screen painter, John Oktavec, through a grant form The Maryland Historic Trust.

Investing in her facination of veneration, process and exploitation of materials, she quietly and methodically has been making both functional and decorative art in her renovated stationary store building on Highland Ave. Hidden behind the subtley decorated storefront windows is her residence/studio space/show room of her work- mostly wood or raku fired pottery (mugs, cups, bowls, trays, containers of all sizes) mingled with handmade jewelry, painted screens,sewn fabrics and more. She draws much inspiration in the words of Clarke Terry- "IMITATE, ASSIMILATE, INOVATE. THAT'S THE PROCESS"

Monica can be contacted at mbroere@hotmail.com or ring the bell at 422 S. Highland. 

Calling All Artists!
MTA Project - Deadline: May 13th at 5pm
The West Baltimore MARC Station Parking Expansion and Enhancements Project is looking for an artist(s) to help create a welcoming space for people who live and work near the West Baltimore MARC Station. This is a great opportunity to beautify the station and community. To get details about the public art qualifications and find out how to submit your portfolio, please download the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 13, 2011 at 5pm.

Sex. Art. Rock N Roll.
Planned Parenthood of Maryland is now accepting donations to the Sex. Art. Rock N Roll. silent art auction. Donate a piece of your work, gain meaningful exposure, and get a FREE ticket to the event (a $40 value.) This is a great chance for you to mingle with other artists, as well as promote your work throughout the community. Call 410-576-2165 or email events@ppmaryland.org to find out how to submit your artwork!

For more information about this event click here.

Kinetic Sculpture Race
May 7th, 2011
Hosted by the American Visionary Art Museum, the East Coast Kinetic Sculpture Race Championship is an 8-hour, 15-mile race of human-powered, amphibious works of art that travel on pavement, through mud & sand and even take a dip into the Harbor! The race will make its way to & through Patterson Park from about 1pm-3pm.

For more information click here.

Take a look at pictures from 2009 and 2010.

Launch Pad
May 12th @ Skylofts Gallery
On May 12th, 2011, Skylofts Gallery opens a new exhibition, Launch Pad, initiated by eleven emerging artists from Towson University. On the heels of their graduation, this exhibition seeks to introduce their work to the Baltimore art community.

The opening reception will be held on May 12 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m., offering a dance performance, live music from the local band Más o Menos and other musical guest, and refreshments. 
Work will be available to purchase and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Japan relief effort via Shelterbox.

For more information click here.

Happy 4th Birthday,
Southeast Anchor Library!
Saturday, May 14th, 10 am - 5 pm
@ Southeast Anchor Library
The Southeast Anchor Library celebrates four years of service in May 2011. We're celebrating our special day by thanking our customers! Join us for a day full of activities for the whole family!

For more information click here. 

Patterson Park Flea Market & Craft Fair
May 14th, 9 am - 3 pm
@ Lombard St at Patterson Park Ave

Highlandtown
Farmer's Market
June 9th - October 13th
The Grand Opening of the Highlandtown Farmers' Market kicks off a season of exciting changes for the market. The market is moving to Thursday evenings and around the corner from its old location.

New partnerships with the International Resettlement Center, Baltimore Medical Systems and the Southeast Anchor Library are bringing new programming such as international cooking demonstrations, nutrition classes and recipe sharing, entertainment from around the world, family fun activities and more!

THURSDAYS, June 9 - October 13
Grand Opening Celebration, June 9 4 PM
4 pm - 8 pm
400 block of S. Conkling Street

For more information, contact kari@southeastcdc.org or visit here.
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Classes & Workshops
The Streets Are Talking
Experiencing Contemporary Street Art
Four Mondays:
May 9-30
7-9:30pm
@ Creative Alliance
Advance registration is $135, $120 for members. Walk-in $150, $135 for members. Includes materials. Creative Alliance Resident Artist, Michael Owen and 3 visiting street artists (including GAIA and Billy Mode) present hands-on exercises, conversations, and demonstrations to leave you with new skills and perspective, no matter what your medium is now. Sign up here.
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String Music Classes
The Baltimore Talent Education Center (BTEC) provides high quality music education at reasonable cost for children who reside in Baltimore City. We host one of the highest rates of student retention – averaging 6 years -- of any music education program in Baltimore. Violin, bass, cello, guitar, piano, and viola lessons at Patterson Park Public Charter and Highlandtown #237. Three class structures: Beginner, Intermediate Small Group and Individual. Pre-K to High School. Fall semester begins week of Sept. 19. For more information, email Kelly AJ Powers baltimoresuzuki@gmail.com, 410-215-2262 or click here. 
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Woodturning Workshops
at Mark Supik & Co.
Mark Supik Woodturning Workshops on Haven Street is offering woodturning classes for beginners this winter. In these one-day workshops, learn basic tool use and woodturning techniques in the morning and work on projects in the afternoon. Each student has his/her own lathe. Class size is limited to 6 students. $150 for a full day, with all materials, donuts from Hoehn's Bakery and lunch from DiPasquale's included.

Sunday, May 29th or Saturday, June 11th. Bowl Turning. Green wood, side grain turning, from log to bowl in one day.

Saturday, May 28th or Sunday, June 12th. The Right Start. Spindle turning basics for beginners. Projects include candlesticks, winestoppers, mallets, fiber arts tools, beer taps, and more.

For more information and for the complete winter workshops schedule, call 410-732-8414 and ask for Nancy, e-mail nancy@marksupikco.com or visit website: www.marksupikco.com

Exhibitions
May 3 - May 31
This Lady has the Blues
Laura Vernon-Russell
@ Romans Place
Click here for More Information

May 7-28
Images from Peru
Kini Collins
@ The Laughing Pint
Click Here for More Information

May 9 - May 30
Launchpad
@ Skylofts Gallery
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On view thru May 28
SONGS ON THE WIND: Gale Jamieson & Francisco Loza
@ Creative Alliance
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On view thru May 28
Takutsi, Peyote & Deer: Huíchol Stories in Art
@ Creative Alliance
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Events

May 5
This Lady Has The Blues
Laura Vernon-Russell Opening
6pm
@ Romans Place
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May 7
2011 Baltiomre Kinetic
Scultpture Race
10am
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May 7
Charm City Kitty Club presents Revolution, Hon!
@ Creative Alliance
7pm
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June 4
Kini Collins Opening
@ The Laughing Pint
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May 12
Launchpad
@ Skylofts Gallery
6pm
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May 12
FOOD = ART
@ Creative Alliance
6:30pm
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May 12
Lightstruck 2011
@ Creative Alliance
7:30pm FREE
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May 13
A Cappella Evening: Starry Mountain Singers w/ Orfeia and the Shapenote Sisters 
@ Creative Alliance
8pm
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May 14
Happy 4th Birthday, Southeast Anchor Library
@ Southeast Anchor Library
12pm
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May 14
Patterson Park Flea Market
& Craft Fair
@ Near the Pagoda
9am 
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May 14
Marque Lounge Opening
@ Creative Alliance
6pm FREE
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May 19
Day to Day in Nayarit documentary
@ Creative Alliance
7:30pm
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May 20
Night of 1000 Dylans
@ Creative Alliance
7:30pm
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May 21
Songs on the Wind First Nations Gathering
w/ receptions and Huíchol crafts marketplace!
@ Creative Alliance
6-8pm
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May 26
Vanishing Voices of
World War II
@ Creative Alliance
7pm
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May 27
DragonFly Dance Experiment premieres- Thread
@ Creative Alliance
8pm
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May 28
BIG's Prom Without Tears
@ Creative Alliance
8pm
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June 4
Matt Bovie Opening
@ The Laughing Pint
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Join us for the ha! happy hour the 1st Wednesday of every month. Meet fellow ha! artists & neighbors from 4 - 7 p.m. at The Laughing Pint.

The ha! Steering Committee meets every 1st Wednesday at 4:30PM at Schiavone Fine Art. Artists & neighbors interested in getting involved should email ha@highlandtown.com

ha! Art Venues & Resources
Creative Alliance at the Patterson
3134 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-2761651
www.CreativeAlliance.org

Crown Cork & Seal
4401 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-327-4141
www.crowncork.com

Highlandtown Community Association
Meeting Address: 3407 Gough Street,
3rd Monday of every month @ 7pm
www.highlandtown.com

Magnolia Desings, llc
Canton Kitchens Building
3211 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
301-370-0115
www.magnoliadesignsllc.com

Mark Supik & Company
1 N. Haven Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-732-8414
www.marksupikco.com

Schiavone Fine Art
244 S Highland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-534-2212
www.SchiavoneFineArt.com

Skyloft Gallery & Studios
3703 Bank Street
Baltimore MD 21224
410-276-1193
www.skylofts.net

Southeast Anchor Library
3601 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224-4206
410-396-1580
www.prattlibrary.org

Laughing Pint
3531 Gough Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-342-6544
www.laughingpint.com

Veteran Artist Program
3701 Bank Street, Suite C
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-929-3827
www.veteranartistprogram.org