Maryland Institute College of Art

Located in Baltimore, Maryland Institute has been operational for more than 100 years. It is one of the leading providers of arts education in the United States. The institute enrolls more than 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students annually and has over 250 faculty members. Maryland Institute offers associate and certificate degrees in various areas, such as fine and liberal arts, ceramics, mechanical drawing, painting, printmaking, general sculptural studies, media communication and management, and experimental animation. It also offers majors in interactive media, photography, audiovisual equipment assistant, designing and illustration, environmental and graphic designing, studio concentrations, book arts, art history, creative writing, critical theory, culture and politics, and gender studies. Additionally, Maryland Institute provides courses in literary studies, capstone programs, digital and community arts and teaching. The institute provides several off-campus study opportunities that include New York Studio Program and academic exchange programs with the Johns Hopkins University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Joy of Art Studio, led by multimedia artist and teacher Joy Hellman, offers a vibrant creative space for individuals of all ages to explore and express their artistic talents. With a variety of classes in art skills, crafts, and mixed media, Joy nurtures her students' creativity through personalized attention and a joyful learning environment. The studio caters to both children and adults, providing private lessons, group workshops, and home-school curriculum integration. Joy's philosophy emphasizes that everyone is an artist, fostering self-confidence and creative expression while creating a fun and uplifting atmosphere for all participants. Generated from the website

Access Art is a Baltimore-based organization dedicated to providing comprehensive out-of-school art and leadership programming for youth aged 6 to 18. Through partnerships with local schools, it aims to enhance youth achievement, connect families with necessary resources, and improve school climate. The organization focuses on using art as a tool for community enhancement and youth development, offering opportunities that foster self-esteem, leadership, and job skills while also addressing the critical developmental period before youth reach 16. By coordinating resources and projects such as murals and public sculptures, Access Art promotes creativity and positive change in neighborhoods. Generated from the website