Congratulations to the 36 Finalists
for the 2025 Baker Artists Awards

 

These 36 artists were selected by a pool of 12 regional jurors for showing excellence in three areas: mastery of craft, depth of artistic exploration, and a unique vision. Baker Artist Award Finalists are divided equally amongst the website’s six artistic disciplines: visual, literary, interdisciplinary, film/ video, performance, and music.

All artists who have received a cumulative total of less than $20,000 in previous prizes remain eligible for a Baker Artist Award.

Over the months of April and May, Baltimore audiences will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the work of many of the finalists in this series of free, public showcases consisting of performances, events, and exhibitions. Scroll down for more information on the Showcases!

Click here to view the full press release!

 

The Finalists for the 2025 Baker Artist Awards are:

 

Visual Arts: 
Sanah Brown-Bowers, Suzanne Coley, Andrea Sherrill Evans, Monica Ikegwu, Ann Margaret Morris, Bria Sterling

Interdisciplinary: 
Lynn Cazabon, Collis Donadio, Jim Doran, Phylicia Ghee, Dave Greber, Bruce Willen

Film/ Video: 
Cathy C. Cook, Marnie Ellen Hertzler, Chung-Wei Huang, Corey Hughes, Daniela Mileykovsky, Lynn Tomlinson

Literary Arts: 
Kathy Flann, Bry Reed, Timmy Reed, Kate Reed Petty, Lysley Tenorio, Jeannie Vanasco

Music: 
Evan Nicole Bell, Lavena Johanson, Delandria Mills, Outcalls Band, Mark Navarro, Daniel Ryan

Performance: 
Ruth MarGraff, Nicole A Martinell, Lola B Pierson, Juanita Rockwell, Unique Robinson, Vincent Thomas

 

Please click on the names above or scroll down to explore these artists portfolios!
 


2025 Finalist Showcases!

Save these dates, and check back for event updates and links to reserve your free tickets!

Showcasing BAKER Literary Finalists

Saturday, April 5, 1-2pm as part of CityLit Festival at Lord Baltimore Hotel

 

Featuring: Kathy Flann, Bry Reed, Timmy Reed, Kate Reed Petty, Lysley Tenorio, Jeannie Vanasco
Moderated by: 2016 Awardee Jen Grow 

The 22nd Annual CityLit Festival will take place Saturday, April 5 from 9:30am - 6pm.  Admission is Free!

 

Visual and Interdisciplinary Finalist Exhibition

Saturday, April 19 - Sunday, May 25 at Current Space
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 19, 7pm-10pm

Gallery Hours: Saturdays 1-5pm, by appointment, & whenever Current is open for events.

 

Click to RSVP to reception or for more info! 

 

Featuring: Sanah Brown-BowersLynn CazabonSuzanne Coley, Jim DoranAndrea Sherrill EvansPhylicia GheeDave GreberAnn Margaret Morris, Bria Sterling,​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Bruce Willen

 

Music & Performing Arts Finalist Showcase

Thursday, May 1, Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm at Current Space

More information coming soon!

 

2025 Film Finalist Showcase

Monday, April 28 - 6pm at Theatre Project.

Click here to reserve your free tickets!

 

Featuring: Cathy C. Cook, Marnie Ellen Hertzler, Chung-Wei Huang, Corey Hughes, Daniela Mileykovsky, Lynn Tomlinson

 

Explore all of the portfolios on the site at www.bakerartist.org/portfolios.

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