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Key Moments and Contributions
2018
Making Space Bmore was born when two buildings on N Howard Street, Baltimore, were acquired with the belief that artists and activists need to own their spaces. The goal was to create a professional-level gallery, community art-making space, and printmaking studio
2019
Renovations began on the buildings, previously used for manufacturing by Skarie Inc.. Portions of these buildings dated back to the late 1800s and required extensive upgrades. The project was delayed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but continued as work was completed on the community space and gallery in 2022. The printmaking studio was finally connected to electricity in January 2025
2021–2024
Offered NoMüNoMü, an intersectional arts collaborative, free use of the gallery and community space. Provided seed funding for operations and assisted in creating non-profit legal structures. Learn more about NoMüNoMü.
2023-2024
Offered the use of the printmaking studio to NoMüNoMü and their collaborators to create prints for fundraising, protests, and other community partnerships.
2023-Present
The Islam & Print Fellowship, created by Dan Flounders and Safiyah Cheatam, uses the printmaking studio to create artwork that champions diverse Muslim experiences and strengthens career readiness by building a network of regional emerging visual artists. Learn more about Islam & Print.
JessJessPress, an emerging press dedicated to uplifting queer, fem, and artists of color in the comics/magazine publishing industry, has made Making Space Bmore its home. JessJessPress is also a 2024 MICA UP/Start venture winner. Learn more about JessJessPress.
2024–2025
Charles Mason III and Dan Flounders used the printmaking studio to create a limited edition of prints, with proceeds supporting the Two Lane Stories Endowed Fund, which benefits emerging artists within Morgan State University’s visual arts program. Learn more about Charles Mason III
2025
Rafiki Morris, artist in residence, showcased his work in a solo exhibition in April 2025 and continues to use the space as his artist studio. Follow Rafiki on Instagram.
V Walton, a Baltimore artist, is using the space to create large figurative clay works for an upcoming New York exhibition. Learn more about V Walton.
April–June 2025
Disjunction, a MICA Curatorial Practice thesis show, curated by Alfonso Sanchez Herrera Lasso, featuring artists Caleb LeFevre, Pavlos Liaretidis, Ringo Lisko, Luis Alfonso Villalobos, and Simek, will explore how the space transforms individuals and communities.
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Open Studio DC
Key Moments and Contributions
2010
Open Studio DC began offering studio space and screenprinting classes, welcoming beginners and providing all necessary supplies. With the Corcoran College of Art and Design closing, the studio fostered a community of artists and printmakers.
2013
Hosted Superstition, a collaborative exhibition featuring prints by Corcoran College of Art and Design Art & the Book MFA students and local poets, exploring themes of myth and belief.
2015
Organized and curated Show Posters featuring more than 20 local artists from DC and Baltimore who design and create posters for music shows in the DMV..
2016-2018
Collaborated with Empower DC and the Sanctuaries in a multi-year coordinated campaign to fight to transform DC Ivy City’s Crummell School into a Rec Center for Local Youth. Offered printmaking classes to Ivy City community members and use of the studio for art builds in support of the campaign.
2016
Hosted artists and musicians as part of the annual Damaged City Fest, a celebration of DC punk music and art.
2016-2017
Hosted 4 different Aunty’s Tea Parties, all woman-curated and performed multimedia art and music shows, curated by Jahni Bravo, [Taylorlofo and Powlamartinex].
2017
Hosted fundraiser and show, Operation Consent DC, curated by Cannot Complain, creating a healing space of art installations with the mission of transforming society of rape culture to a culture of consent.
2018
Showcased the work of Pepa Leon, a Madrid-born artist and Corcoran College alumna, whose multidisciplinary practice spanned textile design, illustration, fashion, painting, and printmaking.
March for Our Lives community poster printing for national march demanding a future free of gun violence.
Art Underground DC, a nomadic art collective in the DMV working to bring vitality, peace, equality and exposure to all artists.
Closing Show: Celebrated the studio’s legacy with a fundraising event featuring haircuts by Amber Wolf’s Hair Salon, a collaborative installation by Lordyko, and limited-edition prints and capsule items for sale.