March 26th - The Gut OUT #2 is here!

How does this apply to you? Maybe you might wanna just come thru and break things... or maybe you wanna set up and play music while we're breaking things? Or you might wanna make music with broken things.


Who: Steady Baltimore & United Sisters Mentoring

What: We're gutting out the building!

When: March 26th, 2011 9am - 5pm (Rain Date is April 2nd)

Where: future art space at 428 E. North Ave. Baltimore, MD 21202 (E. North Ave. and Greenmount Ave.)

Info about the initiative: http://bmoresteady.blogspot.com/

Bring your body and tools of destruction if available:

* clothes that you don't mind getting extremely dirty in
* respirator masks or dust masks if you have them (I will supply those without)
* hard hats
* shovels
* plastic bags
* wheel barrows
* WORK GLOVES
* sledge hammers, regular hammers, pry bars and other tools of destruction
* heavy-duty tarps

There will be plenty of water and guest tidbits!

PLEASE, WE'RE ASKING THAT EVERYONE RSVP TO THIS DAY OF DECONSTRUCTION BY EMAILING info@steadybaltimore.com

FEB 5th is Gut-Out Day! 428 E. North Ave. (North and Greenmount)

Some of you have heard me mention it and some of you have not, but I need the help of all of you with this one. Roofers, plumbers, gardeners, cleaners, sweepers, writers, leaders, workers, profess-ers, watchers, whatever you wanna call it, friends and ourselves are going to be demo'ing the interior of 428 E. North Ave., a three-story fire-damaged rowhome off of North Ave. and Greenmount Ave.

It's a burnt-up three-story brick row house that's part of the Steady Baltimore Museum project in which art shows, workshops and various activities will be hosted while we flow towards the use of the neighboring building that is currently undergoing structural repairs to the rear wall. If you're a little behind on the Museum project and our mural painting and other art activities, please check out the blog at www.steadybaltimore.com for some posts of our recent projects.

So if you're looking for a good way to clear out some of that pent-up aggression and rage and make a lot of noise, this will be the place to do it! It's guaranteed to yield you a good workout and a great space to chill at in the near future.

What you should bring:

* clothes that you don't mind getting extremely dirty in
* respirator masks or dust masks if you have them (I will supply those without)
* hard hats
* shovels
* plastic bags
* wheel barrows
* WORK GLOVES
* sledge hammers, regular hammers, pry bars and other tools of destruction


We will make sure to have plenty of water there for you along with providing masks for those who need them and as many of the other things on the list above as possible. We'll make sure to keep you FED and busy as a bee! Snacks and hopefully some good eats will be served! Starting early so remember... come early for the best destruction!

See you at 428 E. North Ave. Baltimore, MD 21202 on Saturday, February 5th 2011 9am til dark -- (AROUND BACK WHERE THE BIG DUMPSTERS, PUNKS AND DISCARDED WEAVES MADE OF "HUMAN HAIR" ARE AT) It's on the north-west corner of Greenmount Ave. and E. North Ave. --- Music and all that good stuff!

email info@steadybaltimore.com to tell us you're coming and to ask any questions regarding demo day.

Click HERE to see BmoreMedia.com article about the project..

Celebrating the completion of the Carroll Skate Park mural!

An awesome feat for the whole neighborhood... but props go to the young skaters, some as young as 8 doing kickflips!


Photo credit to Martha Cooper.
>>>CLICK HERE<<< to check out her article.

July 2010

... on N. Carey and W. Lafayette St. in Sandtown / West Baltimore, thanks to Taybutta!

Artscape 2010 thankya!

Thanks for the continued support.. you know who you are!

Sowebo Festival 2010 was a blast... hot as hell which is the usual to be expected, and we had a good time. Never too many Steady Baltimorians in one place!

Don't forget to check out Stefan Ways' canvasses along with many other great ones at Gallery 788 (788 Washington Blvd. in Pigtown till the end of June!)

the Museum project, ongoing...

Vote every day until March 31st - Set up 55 After School Critical Thinking Programs in 11 Urban Cities.

Vote Here! Remember, do this daily! United Sisters Mentoring program is our sister organization and they constantly strive to make Baltimore and other cities a better place for youth!

www.artdromeda.com for more info

Valentines Day Stenciling!

(Washington, DC) Kevin "JAZI" Irvin, is self-taught DC artist with a huge presence at Artomatic, Art Whino, Albus Cavus events and work for major companies such as Red Bull and Adidas. Jazi is leading the workshop on Sunday, February 14, 2010 will be all about stencils. Jazi will share his secrets on selecting the right materials, transfering the images, cutting and applying the paint. The Fridge, 516 8th Street SE (rear alley), Washington, DC is in walking distance from Eastern Market Metro Station. Wear working clothes. All supplies provided. Fee $25. Be original and bring your Valentine to an art class! Get more information about Albus Cavus Classroom and the current schedule.

Eviction of the homeless.

I'm sorry this is at such short notice, everyone, but I just found out myself. Tomorrow morning, at 6 am, the cops will be evicting 40+ people from the encampment under the expressway, north of E. Madison and between Guilford and Fallsway. Two residents, Jacqui and Jeremy, have sent out press releases to the media and have homeless advocacy lawyers coming to observe. However, they are also asking anyone who can to show up and be a witness. If any of you have legal observer training, your presence would be very, very helpful.

Please, forward this widely!

Isaac

The Mike Herron Benefit

visit: www.themikeherronbenefit.com
or: join the cause on facebook

This is one of Baltimore's own artists and one of our peers. Lets show support by donating works of art (not limited to graffiti) and art supplies for sale at the February fundraiser (more below) and money... every little bit counts!

35-year-old Mike Herron, who also goes by the name “Ryke” was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

The debilitating effects of this disease have caused significant financial strain for Mike and his four beautiful children. The side effects from prescribed chemotherapy treatments have made it impossible for Mike to work. Without health insurance and having to endure a 1-3 year wait for SSI/Disability assistance, this family is in a bind. Join the community as we show our support and lend a hand to this deserving family.

Fundraiser Event:

The Mike Herron Benefit is scheduled for Saturday March 6, 2010

7pm - 1am at Skyloft Galleries 3701 Bank St. Baltimore Maryland 21224

$10 Donation at the door... Over 90 contributing artists from around the world and a prize raffle.

If you wish to make a donation of art, art supplies or other items, please contact the organizers directly: info@themikeherronbenefit.com

Building news!

Congratulations to yours and ours On November 21st, 2009, we received notification that our request for architectural design assistance with the North Ave. building in need of rehab has been accepted. This means that we have been awarded assistance from a team of architects with the drafting of conceptual drawings for the building. In mid-2010, you will be able to view our plans for the gallery and youth mentoring center... but in the meantime, this means that we have the right to proceed with business as usual. Thanks Neighborhood Design Center!



-Steady Baltimore

Live painting by Stefan Ways and more artists! PIGTOWN

(above) Stefan Ways storefront!

December 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th...

Over 80 Artists • video • dance • live music • food/drink

FREE PARKING

DECEMBER 3-6 2009

700-800 Block of Washington Blvd

Pigtown Main Street presents "ARTDROMEDA....a constellation of artists" a four day music and arts fest where artists and those that love them can come together to display, discuss, enjoy and purchase art.

Participating property owners along Washington Blvd have donated their interior wall space to be used as temporary art galleries and will take place indoors throughout 7 buildings along Washington Blvd.

for event hours visit www.artdromeda.com

Tonight!

Hope Under Occupation: Visualizing the Resistance in Palestine

Friday, Aug 21st, 7:30pm
2640 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, MD

From non-violent direct action, to intricate works of art on the very
walls that imprison, learn about the creative tactics being used in
Palestine to resist, remember, and keep hope alive.
Pam Rasmussen, a veteran of the weekly demonstrations in Bil'in and
Nil'in will discuss the campaign there to stop the Wall.

Sabreena Da Witch (Abeer), a Palestinian Hip-Hop artist, featured in
the award-winning documentary Slingshot Hip-Hop, will share her
experience as an artist working to bring attention to the occupation.

We will also be showcasing some of the best graffiti from the West
Bank, the Wall, and Gaza. The event will include music and video as well!

There will also be food!
Sliding-scale entry. Suggested 5$ donation.

Urban Eyes; Fuel for the Arts - Aug. 15, 2009 2pm-7pm @ MUND Park

Steady Baltimore presents Urban Eyes; Fuel for the Arts... a block party featuring the works of Baltimore’s urban artists and performers. This event is in collaboration with the United Sisters Mentoring Program.

Hosts: E the poet-emcee and more!

WHAT: Steady Baltimore Urban Arts League and United Sisters Mentoring Program are organizing a day of appreciation for visual, vocal, urban arts and expression in the heart of Baltimore City. Youthful souls will have the opportunity to observe a multitude of street art presentations and performances. Aspiring artists will have the opportunity to meet productive local artists and to educate themselves on today's possibilities as creators in society.

• Sake, Leo Brady, JaziRock, Refuge, Curve, Arek and several other street artists will host workshops and exhibitions relating to their skill set.

• LIVE PAINTING WALLS!

• Live performances by Mzery Loves Company, JPope, Chad, Black Wind, Ron Williams and more.
+ DJ Vicious V and guest DJs will spin break beats and hip hop to compliment.

• B-Boys: Booda Monk, Mr. Salaam and other B-Boys and B-Girls.

Artist workshops begin at 2:30 p.m. Live painting and other ongoing activities start at 2 p.m.

WHY: Young people in Baltimore's neglected communities ARE living the most powerful and productive period of their lives and are in need of a venue for a voice. We aim to strengthen the relationship between developing artists and established artists through a day of informal mentor ship and networking. Through the alliance of several grassroots organizations, we plan to act in support of community pride and empowerment.

United Sisters has partnered with Steady Baltimore to establish an urban arts and youth mentoring center in the Greenmount community. The attaining of the necessary funding and volunteer base will be an ongoing objective, and this will serve as an awareness-of-the-cause event and fundraiser.

If you need more information / directions, please contact us at:

Email: info@steadybaltimore.com

Event Agenda:

2:05PM Opening Performance by 'The Pinch' - live band

2:20 PM
Ron Williams & Guests – spoken word performance (20 minutes)

2:25pm Live Painting begins

2:30 PM Stencil Workshop - Leo Brady

3:00 PM Hip Hop Dance Performance - Booda Monk, Mr. Salaam etc.

3:15 PM Murals - performed by volunteering artists in different parts of the park

3:30 PM Henna Tattoo Workshop - Refuge

Self Portrait workshop - Latonya Pucker+ Naomi Moore

4:00 PM Music Performance by Mzery Loves Company - live band

Kone Ice- Ice Cream Truck!
4pm-6pm

4:30 PM Workshop Session Begins (2) Jazi Rock + Adrian
Brown Bag Painting Workshop

5:00 PM Musical Performance
J Pope- R&B Singer

Guest DJ’s – TBA

DJ Vicious V- Battle DJ set (10 minutes)

6:25 PM Closing Performances

MCs: Black Wind, Chad, J Pope, Al Great and others to be announced

7:00 PM Closing Remarks - Steady Baltimore

Photos from live painting on 7/10/2009 - Fells Pt.

The Mindstate Mix + Steady Baltimore Live Painting @ TAG Galleries - July 10th!