Wednesday, October 10, 2007
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Doreen Bolger
Director, Baltimore Museum of Art
 Rodin's massive bronze statue of The Thinker is arguably the most familiar piece of artwork for many museum goers. For years, this pensive and poetic male sat out in front of the Baltimore Museum of Art in all kinds of weather, until he was brought indoors to avoid the effects of Mother Nature on his finish. Now, in celebration of the exhibit Rodin: Expression and Influence, this statue can be seen as the focal point of an intimate exhibit of Rodin and works by his contemporaries, chosen by the BMA staff from the museum's permanent collection. This is a great opportunity to visit this very personal grouping that shows Rodin's vision companioned with works of other artists Rodin might have seen while creating his own work. You can find this Rodin exhibit next to the magnificent Cone Collection gloriously installed in the nearby rooms. Museum Director Doreen Bolger talks about this exhibit which runs until April 6.
Baltimore Museum of Art
Baltimore's Women's Film Festival
Jill Effron, Filmmaker
A Day in the Life of a Bathroom Key
 The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival debuts this weekend and it is taking place in none other but Charm City, Baltimore. The festival has a unique mission; it is dedicated to and focused on seeking out cinema that is created by and for women. Festival founders Marisa Cohen and Deanna Strough worked tirelessly to make this an event that celebrates the creativity of women filmmakers and promotes women’s health issues. Hence, 50% of the proceeds from tickets purchases will be donated to the Avon Foundation Breast Center.
Jill Effron, the writer and director of A Day in the Life of a Bathroom Key, will join the Artworks set to discuss her film and the upcoming festival. In all, approximately fifty films from women filmmakers all over the globe will be viewed this weekend in two locations, Red Emma’s 2640 and the Baltimore Museum of Art. The festival dates are October 13th and 14th beginning each day at 11:00am. Tickets may be purchased online or at ticket box offices, 2640 St. Paul Street (for screenings that are shown there) or at the BMA box office. For more information, email getinvolved@bwfilmfestival.com or call 443-797-9447.
Baltimore Women's Film Festival
This week's Salon Art features...
Maryland State Arts Council
Celebrating 40 Years: Showcasing 40 Artists
 The Maryland State Arts Council unveiled an exhibit that celebrates 40 years of their existence by showcasing 40 artists who have collaborated with their organization over the years. Our Salon Art segment is dedicated to showing the works of some of these artists and celebrating this anniversary with MSAC. MSAC mission is to encourage and invest in the advancement of the arts for the people of Maryland. It has done a phenomenal job. The arts industry contributed $1 billion dollars to the State's economy in 2006.
The exhibit celebrating these artists and MSAC's accomplishments runs through December 19th at the MSAC offices on 175 West Ostend Street in Baltimore. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 10-4pm (except State holidays). For more information, call 410-767-6555.
Maryland State Arts Council
ArtChat
with Nate and Rhea
On ArtChat This Week, Nate and Rhea discuss the numerous opportunites to entice art lovers during the month of October as part of FreeFall Baltimore. And we talk about filmmaker John Water's recent visit to a local library.
FreeFall Baltimore
ArtWorks This Week is made possible by the members of MPT. Thank you for your generous support!
Production Funders:
• The Henry & Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation
• SunTrust Mid-Atlantic Foundation
• James G. Robinson Foundation
• The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund
• The Baltimore Community Foundation
• The Cordish Family Fund
• Marjorie Wyman Charitable Annuity Trust
• The Harry L. Gladding Foundation, Inc.
• Witt/Hoey Foundation
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