You are the BEST! Thanks to all of you that came out on May 13th to support the premiere of Voices of a Black Butterfly!
We were able to raise a significant amount of funds to support BNHA's youth initiatives and we were able to provide a snapshot of an urban heritage area and the diverse people that make it a historical smorgasbord unlike any other. Special thanks to Dr. Lawrence T. Brown for leading our discussion and to the team at The Peale Center for making sure that the program was meaningful for the community. You can still support the work of BNHA. Make sure you scroll down to find out more about donating to our youth initiatives.
BNHA is busy this month going through submissions for our HIG grant program which closes on June 1st, getting out in the community and spreading the word on contests and funding opportunities in the heritage area and working with each of you on promoting your programs, projects and events. As summer approaches, please keep us in mind for partnership opportunities.
We value your support and we look to be a continued support to you as we all look to promote tourism in Baltimore!
** Image Courtesy of the Creative Team at The Peale Center
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Shauntee Daniels
Executive Director
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Pictured: Nancy Proctor - The Peale Center, Shauntee Daniels - Executive Director, BNHA, BNHA Board of Directors - James Piper Bond, Jeanie Howe and Robert Thompson, Dr. Lawrence T. Brown - Author, The Black Butterfly, BNHA Team Members - LaDawn Black, Danielle Walter-Davis and Kenyona Moore
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Thanks to All of You for Supporting BNHA's Youth Initiatives!
So many of you donated and attended our screening of Voices of a Black Butterfly film premiere at the renovated Peale Center. By coming out you were supporting BNHA's youth initiatives that look to introduce Baltimore youth to the cultural institutions, natural resources and neighborhoods of the heritage area. There is still time to donate to BNHA's youth programs that get children out on trails and waterways, engages them through art and looks to connect them to cultural institutions in the city; so that they are aware of the history and greatness of the city that they call home. Support us in our work!
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Flashback on a Heritage Investment Grant (HIG) Project
Royal Theater 100th Birthday
BNHA Supported Project
The Royal Theater & Community Heritage Corporation (TRTCHC) celebrated the 100th birthday of The Royal Theater. This iconic theater is one of the many historic entertainment venues that were part of the Pennsylvania Avenue entertainment district where many legendary Black performers held sold out shows prior to the 1968 riots. The TRTCHC is looking to preserve the history of The Royal Theater & Community Heritage Corporation is one of many organizations working daily to revitalize the Pennsylvania Avenue corridor.
Utilizing a $2,901 Heritage Investment Grant award, TRTCHC renovated historic murals and created new outdoor montages highlighting historically-important Black leaders.
LAST CALL!!!!
Applications due June 1.
The following non-capital project categories, located within the national heritage area’s boundary, are eligible. All requests can be up to $15,000 with a required dollar for dollar match.
- Capacity-building Support
- Operating Support
- Historic Preservation
- Collections Care and Conservation
- Heritage Tourism Events
- Land, Water, Environmental Conservation (to include archeology)
- Recreational Projects and Trails Programming
- Education and Interpretation
- Marketing and Outreach
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2nd Annual
YOUNG Saturday 'Visiter' Awards
Calling all young artists, performers, writers, and lovers of Poe to submit to 2nd Annual YOUNG Saturday ‘Visiter’ Awards
Call for Entries Opens May 31
In 1833, Edgar Allan Poe submitted a short story to The Baltimore Saturday Visiter publication and won the competition which helped to launch his career. In celebration of the famous writer’s life, Poe Baltimore and BNHA have partnered to hold the 2nd Annual YOUNG Saturday ‘Visiter” Awards (YSVAs), open to Maryland High School Students (grade 9 - 12 or equivalent during the 2022-23 school year). The prizes will honor student media, art, performance, and writing that adapts or is inspired by Poe’s life and works. Submission deadline is October 31, 2022 (HALLOWEEN!), and there is no fee to enter.
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BNHA's Umbrellas
Hit the Road!
Our umbrella was recently spotted in Virginia at the Mount Vernon historical site. Take a bit of Baltimore with you as you hit the road this summer. A donation of $25 or more to BNHA gets you one of our one-of-a-kind golf-sized Baltimore-themed umbrellas. These umbrellas feature images by many of your favorite local photographers of the great neighborhoods and cultural institutions in the city.
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BNHA Will Be Out in the Community!
Baltimore Farmer's Market
May 29th
June 19th
Charles Street Promenade
June 4th
Enoch Pratt Equity Funding Fair
June 18th
BNHA would like to come out and share information on grants, programs and initiatives with your audience of residents. Our programs can improve the neighborhood, improve a historical site and even provide a historical narrative. Contact Kenyona Moore to have BNHA come out and support your next event.
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It's More Than History
Lecture Series
June
I Am More than Your Flag - Film Screening
By Any Means Necessary: Stories of Survival
Not Just a Game: The Story of Savage
Discussion with Jeffrey Kent, Artistic Director - The Peale
June 14, 2022 | 6:00 - 7:30pm (ET)
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Baltimore Young Artists!
3rd Annual
History Through Arts Competition
The purpose of this contest is to engage City youth in an art exhibit showcasing their unique talents while also expressing their view of life in Baltimore City.
BNHA will host a summer exhibit showcasing this artwork in partnership with the Downtown Partnership in 2022. The contest is open to Baltimore youth ages 9-18. Submissions can take the form of photography and works on paper. The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2022. CLICK HERE FOR SUBMISSION DETAILS
Awards:
Grand Prize $300
Second Place $200
Third Place $100
Honorable Mention (2) $50.00 Gift Card
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BNHA is Seeking Urban Rangers
If you love meeting new people and sharing the unique stories and history of Baltimore, BNHA wants to talk to you! We are currently looking to hire Urban Rangers for several of our walking tours. We will train you on all of the history and important sites in Baltimore and this part-time position sharing the greatness of the city pays $15 per hour. This is a great opportunity for college students, history buffs, retirees and anyone who feels Baltimore's story needs to be shared with the world! If you are interested please email Kenyona Moore and place "Urban Ranger" in the subject line. We can't wait to hear from you!
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AUTHENTIC BALTIMORE
The perfect place to peruse and purchase unique Baltimore-themed and inspired gift items. You will also find Baltimore cultural events listed that will aid you in better appreciating the rich culture and history of the city experience.
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Shauntee Daniels
Executive Director
LaDawn Black
Marketing & Communications Manager
Danielle Walter-Davis
Grants Portfolio Manager
Kenyona Moore
Interpretation & Outreach Coordinator
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The Baltimore National Heritage Area works to promote, preserve, and enhance Baltimore's historic and cultural legacy and natural resources.
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