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Mission Statement:

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Council for the Arts & Culture is a group of faculty, staff, students, and community members appointed by the UMB president whose mission is to promote the rich history of our institution and surrounding neighborhoods and to celebrate the creative talents of the University community, thereby raising awareness of the links between the arts and sciences. Learn more about the Council for the Arts & Culture on “The UMB Pulse” podcast.

Featured Programs and Events


Lunch Under the Pipes

Lunch Under the Pipes

Thursday, April 4, 2024 | Noon
Artist: Richard Osba

Richard Osban is a dynamic guitarist based in Baltimore. He cut his teeth on Irish music while living in Europe and toured internationally with several Irish and Scottish music projects before returning to the United States. He currently tours with Irish trio the East Coasters, who recently finished their first studio album. 

In addition to his work as a musician, Osban is an arts organizer. He serves as assistant director of the Baltimore Irish Trad Fest, director of the Baltimore Irish Tenor Banjo Summit, and organizer of the Baltimore Folk Club concert series and the monthly Baltimore Ceili. He also is the director of the Baltimore Irish Music School, where he teaches guitar backing and tenor banjo to private students.

Check out Osban’s YouTube channel.

For additional questions about Lunch Under the Pipes, or to perform, email info@westminsterhall.org.

Highwire Improv

Highwire Improv

Highwire Improv is a nonprofit whose mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater. 

Highwire produces improv shows all over the greater Baltimore area and offers classes, workshops, and free community jams for improvisers to meet and learn from one another. It also has a robust applied improv program that helps organizations develop communication, creativity, and collaboration skills.

 

Hippodrome Foundation

Hippodrome Foundation News: Take a Virtual Tour

The Hippodrome Foundation recently had the opportunity to work with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, whose Seacrest Studios produced a virtual tour of the Hippodrome Theatre for children at National Children’s Hospital. We hope you enjoy!

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Social Studio Art Online

To support our community against the pandemic, Social Studio’s classes have moved online while our space is closed. Let’s make art together. Sign up for an online art class today!