UMB Council for the Arts & Culture
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.
Council Member Spotlight
Lori Edwards
The School of Nursing associate dean and assistant professor says “the arts offer a powerful way to engage the heart and soul” at a university filled with analytical thinkers.
Latest Arts and Culture News
Beyond the Lab Coat and Lecture Hall: Pearl Gallery North Showcases the Creative Spirit of UMB
May 7, 2025
Watch a video of the unveiling of the newest exterior vinyl art installation featuring selected works from the fourth issue of “1807,” UMB’s art and literary magazine.
Artistry Beyond Degrees: Celebrating the Creative Talents of UMB
April 23, 2025
The University maintains a vibrant appreciation for the arts through programs, exhibitions, museums, the annual “1807” journal, and other initiatives.
Unveiling the Fascinating 1807 Arch Gallery at University of Maryland, Baltimore
October 19, 2023
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) continues to beautify its campus with the artwork of its students, employees, alumni, retirees, and community members through the installation of the latest outdoor gallery inspired by 1807: An Art & Literary Journal.
The Art of Sound Healing: Monthly Sound Healing Sessions
The UMB Council for the Arts & Culture's "Art of Sound Healing" sessions are designed to give the UMB community a chance to pause, reset, and reconnect — using sound as a powerful tool for nervous system regulation, creativity, and inner leadership. Each session blends live sound healing with breathwork and reflective practices to support well-being and mental clarity.
Learn more and register for the next session
Documentary ‘Cracking the Code’ to Be Screened at Charles Theatre on Oct. 23
The documentary “Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution” will be screened at the Charles Theatre in Baltimore on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., with a panel discussion to follow.
Narrated by actor Mark Ruffalo, “Cracking the Code” is an inspiring story of vision, perseverance, and the power of science to change the world. Sharp’s journey from a Kentucky farm boy to Nobel laureate embodies the American Dream and the triumph of entrepreneurial spirit.
His groundbreaking 1977 discovery of RNA splicing rewrote the rules of molecular biology and ignited a lifesaving scientific revolution, laying the foundation for an industry that has become a cornerstone of global innovation and economic growth — and transformed the health of billions of patients worldwide.
Watch the trailer