5×5 Baltimore: Black Male Artists Reclaim Identity at Eubie Blake Cultural Centre
The Eubie Blake Cultural Centre in Baltimore is featuring an exhibit titled '5 × 5 Baltimore: The Art of Black Men,' showcasing artwork from ten Black male artists representing Baltimore and Lehigh Valley. This exhibition will be on display until August 22, 2026. Participating artists include Ainsley Burrows, Al Johnson, and Anthony Smith Jr., among others. A public forum dedicated to discussions on Black art and identity is scheduled for August 1, 2026, led by Dr. LaMarr D. Shields. The exhibit addresses crucial topics such as identity, resilience, and historical memory, challenging prevalent stereotypes of Black masculinity.
Key facts
- Exhibition '5 × 5 Baltimore: The Art of Black Men' at Eubie Blake Cultural Centre
- Ten Black male artists from Baltimore and Lehigh Valley participate
- Artists include Ainsley Burrows, Al Johnson, Anthony Smith Jr., Charles Stonewall, Ernest Shaw, Femi J. Johnson, Jeffrey Kent, Jerry Prettyman, Larry Poncho Brown, Rigo Peralta
- Dialogue on Black Art and Identity moderated by Dr. LaMarr D. Shields on 1 August 2026
- Exhibition on view until 22 August 2026
- Works span painting, photography, abstraction, mixed media, and figurative practice
- Exhibition addresses identity, resilience, and historical memory
- Challenges fixed narratives of Black masculinity
Entities
Artists
- Ainsley Burrows
- Al Johnson
- Anthony Smith Jr.
- Charles Stonewall
- Ernest Shaw
- Femi J. Johnson
- Jeffrey Kent
- Jerry Prettyman
- Larry Poncho Brown
- Rigo Peralta
- Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
Institutions
- Eubie Blake Cultural Centre
Locations
- Baltimore
- Lehigh Valley
- Pennsylvania