We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2017 Baker Artist Awards. 

These 31 artists embody a mastery of craft, artistic excellence, and a unique and compelling vision.


2017 Baker Artist Award Finalists:


Literary:  Maria AdelmannElizabeth DickinsonMichael DoaneKathy Flann

Music: Susan AlcornLafayette GilchristLura JohnsonMeng Su

Film/Video: Theo AnthonyMatthew PorterfieldLynn Tomlinson

Visual: David BrownRyan HooverNancy LindenDavid MarionChristine NeillDavid PageBill SchmidtLeslie ShellowSylvie van HeldenSusan Waters-EllerMarcia Wolfson Ray

Interdisciplinary: Sara DittrichGigi McKendricBashi RoseJann Rosen-QueraltAl Zaruba

Performance: Anna FitzgeraldRyan JohnsonNaoko MaeshibaLisi Stoessel



Baker Artist Awardees will be announced on a special episode of Maryland Public Television's Artworks program, which will air on May 25, 2017.