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AIGA Baltimore empowers the design community through mentorship, networking, and professional development, fostering connections between emerging and established creatives to enhance skills and inspire innovation.

AIGA Baltimore presents Creative Mic Drop &mdash; an unforgettable night where creativity takes center stage. Join us on&nbsp;Friday, August 7th, 6&ndash;8PM at Guilford Hall&nbsp;for a powerful evening of art, music, poetry, performance, and connection. Whether you&#39;re showcasing your talent or vibing in the crowd, this is your space to express, release, and be inspired.🎶 Live performances🎨 Live art🎤 Open mic magic🍹 1 FREE drink for the first 35 guests to arrive!&nbsp;Ready to experience the drop?👉 [Purchase your ticket now!] P.S. Want to perform? We&rsquo;re calling all poets, singers, live painters, spoken word artists, musicians, and storytellers. Sign-up to perform ahead of time here <a fr-original-style="" href="https://forms.gle/ivBW9wyu3EB137YM7" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/ivBW9wyu3EB137YM7</a> Accessibility&nbsp;If you need any accommodations to fully access the event, please get in touch with us by July 20, 2026 at: info@baltimore.aiga.org. Code of ConductAIGA Baltimore expects that all attendees treat each other with respect, openness and in adherence to the guidelines specified in AIGA&rsquo;s Code of Conduct, which can be found here: https://www.aiga.org/code-of-conduct&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund PolicyCredit/debit cards only &mdash; no cash or checks will be accepted.Please note that in order to continue to provide quality programming, our policy is not to issue refunds unless an event has been canceled.

Creative Mic Drop

Join AIGA Baltimore for Design on Tap, our quarterly community meetup for designers, creatives, and friends. We&#39;ll be gathering at Meander Art Bar on June 30th from 6:30&ndash;8:30 PM for an evening of conversation, connection, and creative fun.<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.8; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Meander is a full-service bar and kitchen and offers a variety of crafts available for purchase onsite. Feel free to bring your own project to work on, or simply stop by to meet new people, catch up with familiar faces, and enjoy a relaxed evening with your local creative community. Spots are limited, so we encourage you to register today. Can&#39;t wait to see you there!

Design on Tap: June 2026

There&rsquo;s something meaningful about being in a room with people who are shaping culture in real time. This panel is built with that in mind.<p fr-original-style='color: #000000;line-height: 150%;text-align: left;margin-bottom: 0in;background: transparent;font-family: "Liberation Serif", serif;font-size:16px;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 150%; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0in; background: transparent; font-family: "Liberation Serif", serif; font-size: 16px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;'> Join us for an evening centered on the experiences, perspectives, and creative paths of Black designers and thinkers working across disciplines. Olivia, President of AIGA Baltimore, will guide the conversation with a steady hand, making space for honest reflection and dialogue.<p fr-original-style='color: #000000;line-height: 150%;text-align: left;margin-bottom: 0in;background: transparent;font-family: "Liberation Serif", serif;font-size:16px;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 150%; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0in; background: transparent; font-family: "Liberation Serif", serif; font-size: 16px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;'> You&rsquo;ll hear from Drew, Communications Director at AIGA Baltimore, alongside JaVon of VIVID Consulting, Dr. Perry Sweeper from Duke University Divinity School, Monique, founder of Creative &amp; Creator, and Genesis, a designer at Hord Coplan Macht. Each brings a different lens, shaped by their work and the communities they move within.<p fr-original-style='color: #000000;line-height: 150%;text-align: left;margin-bottom: 0in;background: transparent;font-family: "Liberation Serif", serif;font-size:16px;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 150%; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0in; background: transparent; font-family: "Liberation Serif", serif; font-size: 16px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;'> Food and beverages will be available throughout the evening.<p fr-original-style='color: #000000;line-height: 150%;text-align: left;margin-bottom: 0in;background: transparent;font-family: "Liberation Serif", serif;font-size:16px;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 150%; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0in; background: transparent; font-family: "Liberation Serif", serif; font-size: 16px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;'> Agenda:Light Networking 12pm - 12:20pmPanel Discussion: 12:20pm - 1:35pmQ&amp;A Session: 1:35pm - 1:50pmWrap-Up: 1:50pm - 2pm<p fr-original-style='color: #000000;line-height: 150%;text-align: left;margin-bottom: 0in;background: transparent;font-family: "Liberation Serif", serif;font-size:16px;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 150%; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0in; background: transparent; font-family: "Liberation Serif", serif; font-size: 16px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;'> Parking Details:Guests should plan for street parking, as the adjacent lot is privately owned and actively tows.Free and metered street parking can be found along North Avenue, 20th Street, St. Paul Street, and Charles Street. Impact Hub Baltimore is located in the historic Center Building, with the main entrance a short walk on East North Avenue, less than five minutes from surrounding streets.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='color: #000000;line-height: 100%;text-align: left;margin-bottom: 0in;background: transparent;font-family: "Liberation Serif", serif;font-size:16px;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 100%; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0in; background: transparent; font-family: "Liberation Serif", serif; font-size: 16px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;'>

Black Creatives: Navigating in Spaces That Weren’t Built for Us

AIGA Baltimore is thrilled to welcome you to Ink &amp; Pixels 2026&mdash;our annual event dedicated to supporting designers at every stage of their careers. This year, we&#39;re exploring multidisciplinary design and what happens when graphic designers expand their practice beyond traditional boundaries. Bonus for attendees: Your ticket also includes access to a free webinar on April 24 at 6 PM with Phim Her, Crafting a Portfolio Pitch, designed to help you confidently present your work and make the most of your portfolio reviews. Keep an eye out in your email for the Google Meet invite.&nbsp; Come join us in the beautiful A. Hoen &amp; Co. Lithograph Building, where we&rsquo;ll gather for a full day of:<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: 4pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: 4pt; box-sizing: inherit;">Inspiring talks</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: 4pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: 4pt; box-sizing: inherit;">Live demos</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: 4pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: 4pt; box-sizing: inherit;">Portfolio reviews</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: 4pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: 4pt; box-sizing: inherit;">Networking with designers, educators, and creative leaders </li></ul>Whether you&#39;re a student, emerging designer, career-shifter, or seasoned creative, Ink &amp; Pixels offers the tools, conversations, and community to help you take your next step. Stay tuned for speaker announcements and registration details. Please contact us if you would like to get involved.&nbsp; Interested in being a Portfolio Reviewer? Use the following link to sign up:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://forms.gle/Goe9qdAXf8mS5XNn8" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/Goe9qdAXf8mS5XNn8</a> Share your excitement using #inkandpixels #bmoreaiga Big shoutout to our venue sponsors:Morgan CARESIG: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/morgan_cares_/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">@morgan_cares_</a> Website:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.morgan.edu/morgancares" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.morgan.edu/morgancares</a> A. Hoen &amp; Co. Lithograph Building IG: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/cniathoen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">@cniathoen</a> Website:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.hoen.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.hoen.co/</a> Big shoutout to our brand sponsor:Creative &amp; CreatorIG: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/creativencreator/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">@creativencreator</a>Website: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.creativeandcreator.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.creativeandcreator.com/</a>&nbsp;

Ink & Pixels 2026

Mentor Mixer is a fast-paced networking event that connects designers with experienced creative professionals seeking meaningful mentorship. Structured like speed dating, participants will rotate through short, guided conversations to explore potential mentor&ndash;mentee matches. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for guidance, career insight, or a creative sounding board, this event provides the framework and conversation prompts to help you find the right fit. Come ready to connect, learn, and spark a partnership that could shape your creative journey.

Mentor Mixer

Creative Grounds: March 2026 brings together Baltimore designers to connect with like-minded creative professionals and network in a fun, casual environment. Whether you&rsquo;re looking to meet fellow designers, share ideas, or just enjoy good company and unique games, this event is the perfect way to kick off the spring season! Join us at No Land Beyond, Baltimore&#39;s premiere board game bar, for a night of creative community with your AIGA Baltimore family. Registering for this event will grant you FREE entry into No Land Beyond, including access to rentals from their fabulous board game library!&nbsp; We can&#39;t wait to see you there!

Creative Grounds: March 2026

Join AIGA Baltimore for IDEA Phase, our annual event focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in design! This in-person program will feature guided conversations and hands-on activities that help attendees apply DEIA principles to their creative work. You will also have time to meet others in Baltimore&rsquo;s design community and share ideas. Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Towson University Center for the Arts, Room 2032<ol fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">10&ndash;10:30am &ndash; Check-in &amp; Refreshments&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">10:30&ndash;10:40am &ndash; Welcome &amp; Opening Remarks (AIGA Baltimore, CFA, CSD)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">10:40&ndash;11:40am &ndash; The Art of Making Space: Building Together and Designing the Conditions for Belonging, Maureen Nicole</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">11:45am&ndash;12:45pm &ndash; Cultural Memory in Creative Practice, Joan Cox</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">12:45&ndash;1:45pm &ndash; Lunch Break</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1:45&ndash;2:45pm &ndash; Memories from the future: Designing the Next Chapter, Ismael Carrillo&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2:50&ndash;3:50pm &ndash; Designing for Stewardship: How Design Builds Community Belonging and Collective Action, Inna Alesina&nbsp;(Workshop)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">3:50&ndash;4:00pm &ndash; Closing Remarks</li></ol>Designers and creative professionals at every career stage are welcome. Parking: Free parking is available in the Union Garage directly across from the Center for the Arts building.

IDEA Phase 2026

Join AIGA Baltimore online for IDEA Phase, our annual event focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in design! The virtual program will include guided conversations and interactive activities that help attendees explore DEIA in their work. Participants will have space to contribute ideas and learn from creatives beyond Baltimore. Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Agenda:<ol fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">10&ndash;10:15am &ndash; Welcome &amp; Opening Remarks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">10:15&ndash;11:15am &ndash; Design Culture Circles, Fred Van Amstel&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">11:15am&ndash;12:00pm &ndash; Online Lunch Break</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">12:00&ndash;1:00pm &ndash; What Sustains Creativity in a World That Never Stops?, Emmi Salonen&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1:00&ndash;1:15pm &ndash; Short Break</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1:15&ndash;2:15pm &ndash; Creativity as a Path to Healing: Lessons from Nature and Emerging Cultures, Karina and Hilvert Timmer&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2:15&ndash;2:30pm &ndash; Closing Remarks</li></ol>Designers and creative professionals at every career stage are welcome.

IDEA Phase 2026: Virtual Event

Kick off BMORE Design Week 2026 with Baltimore&rsquo;s creative community. Meet fellow designers over drinks and conversation about the work shaping our city! Date/Time: Oct. 16, 2026 @7-9pmLocation: Peabody Heights Brewery (Flag Room), 401 E 30th St, Baltimore, MD 21218 Parking: Ample parking will be available at the venue&#39;s parking lot.

BMORE Design Week 2026 Opening Party

Close out BMORE Design Week 2026 with Baltimore&rsquo;s creative community. Join us for one last gathering to celebrate the week and spend time with the people who made it special! Date/Time: Oct. 23, 2026 @7&ndash;9pmLocation: UNION Craft Brewing, 1700 W 41st St #420Baltimore, MD 21211, USA Parking: Parking will be available at the venue&#39;s parking lot.

BMORE Design Week 2026 Closing Party

Achievement can feel like proof. Being impressive can start to feel connected to being worthy. But who are we when nobody is impressed? Join us on November 13 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm for a virtual conversation about the pressure Black professionals can feel to prove themselves through their work. We&rsquo;ll explore where that pressure comes from, how it shapes our sense of self, and what healthier relationships with ambition and achievement could look like. What to expect:Welcome + Introductions A brief opening from moderator Drew Bonsu, plus introductions to our panelists: Omari Souza, JaVon Townsend, Moni Oloyede, and Jennifer White-Johnson.The Conversation Our speakers will explore what healthy ambition can look like for Black creatives.Audience Q&amp;A We&rsquo;ll make space near the end of the conversation for attendee questions.

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BMORE Design Week 2026 Opening Party

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Black Creatives: What Are We Trying to Prove?

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