
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.
Featured Programs and Events
Special Events at Everyman for Kim's Convenience
Bromo Art Walk: AAPI Night Market
Thursday, September 10, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Everyman Theatre
(Bromo Art Walk continues throughout the district until 9:00 PM.)
Everyman Theatre is hosting an AAPI Night Market to celebrate AAPI heritage and our upcoming production of Kim's Convenience, featuring local AAPI-owned businesses, food vendors, artisans, and community partners.
Featured participants include Lexington Market merchants along with community partners Covalent Spirits, Culinary Architecture, The Walters Art Museum, and Charm City Slam, which will present spoken word performances throughout the evening.
Register for this event that offers a wonderful opportunity to gather, connect, and celebrate Baltimore's vibrant AAPI community.
Harvest & Harmony: An AAPI Community Celebration
Sunday, September 13, 2026
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM | Pre-Show Meet & Mingle
2:00 PM | Kim's Convenience Performance
Following the Performance | 30-Minute Facilitated Cast Conversation
Celebrating family, heritage, and the stories that connect us, this special event brings audiences together for an afternoon of community and theater. Guests will have the opportunity to connect before the performance, experience Kim's Convenience, and engage in a post-show conversation with members of the cast.
Latest Arts and Culture News
R.I.S.E Legacy Arts Program Flourishes at the CEC
May 6, 2026
Underserved students are given the opportunity to explore their creativity at the UMB Community Engagement Center through a partnership with the R.I.S.E Arts Center of Baltimore.
Performers, Artists Make It Clear Again That ‘UMB’s Got Talent’
April 29, 2026
A Bollywood dance and handmade miniature diorama earn the top honors for performance and artwork, respectively, in the sixth annual show.
Fresh Off the Press: ‘1807’ Celebrates Our Creative Community
April 8, 2026
Issue 7 of UMB’s art and literary journal featuring stunning visual artwork, photography, and poetry has been released for purchase.
Council Member Spotlight
As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) Council for the Arts & Culture is featuring Q&As with its members on The Elm.
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