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
Visual and Interdisciplinary Finalist Exhibition: Saturday, April 19 - Saturday, May 24 at Current Space
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 19, 7pm-10pm
Music & Performing Arts Finalist Showcase: Thursday, May 1 - Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm at Current Space
2025 Film Finalist Showcase: Monday, April 28 - 6pm at Theatre Project
Explore all of the portfolios on the site at www.bakerartist.org/portfolios.
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