Central Baltimore Partnership

What does Central Baltimore Partnership do? Read through our slides to learn more about our programs, current projects, and events. OUR MISSION: Galvanizing the renaissance of Central Baltimore. Since our founding in 2006, we’ve dedicated ourselves to improving the quality of life for all Central Baltimore residents. At heart, we are a problem solver — the one to turn to for support no matter what you’re going through. Our nonprofit is exceptionally good at leveraging private, philanthropic, and institutional resources to strategically fill in the gaps. Intentional community change occurs here. From start to finish, we deeply listen to the voices and vision of our community partners. We’ve worked with over 150 partners, including nonprofits ranging from small neighborhood associations to large universities and hospitals, businesses of all sizes, and government agencies active in the eleven neighborhoods of Central Baltimore. The areas we serve comprise of Abell, Barclay, Charles North, Charles Village, Greenmount West, Harwood, Oakenshawe, Old Goucher, East Baltimore Midway, Remington, and Wyman Park neighborhoods, plus Waverly Main Street commercial district, the Jones Falls River watershed, and the Station North Arts District — the first area in Baltimore to receive the State designation as an Arts & Entertainment District. To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/dkbSbZAk

Unveiling of Zo? Charlton’s Third Watch Installation You're invited to witness something extraordinary! Join us for the unveiling of Third Watch — a breathtaking new installation by the visionary artist Zo? Charlton at the historic North Avenue Market. This isn't just another art event. It's the next exciting chapter of Inviting Light — a year-long transformative public art initiative making waves in Baltimore's Station North Arts District. EVENT DETAILS: Date: Friday, March 28 Time: 6 – 10 pm EDT Location: North Avenue Market, 30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201 The evening’s program transforms the entire block into an architectural pedestal for Charlton’s work, featuring: Durational Performance: More than Four Women for Four Hours, led by Ada Pinkston, with Black women performers embodying acts of confinement, kinship, and healing. Featuring Ada Pinkston, Noelle Tolbert, Amorous Ebony, Sheila Gaskins, and Tracey Beale (with Konjur Collective) Light-Based Installation: A presentation by Dreamseeds with Hannah Brancato, Sanahara Ama Chandra, and J Van Story Branch Senior Residents. Baltimore Youth Arts Open House: Showcasing artwork inspired by Third Watch. Unveiling Reception: Hosted by Currency Studio with remarks from Zo? Charlton, Derrick Adams, and José Ruiz (7–8 pm). For full details and a map of activities, follow his link: https://lnkd.in/d4ypBqM2 Zo? Charlton's powerful work has captivated audiences worldwide with its bold exploration of identity, culture, and shared history. With Third Watch, she pushes boundaries again, creating an immersive experience that will challenge your perceptions and stir your imagination. This is a FREE event open to the public. Tickets are not limited, but we appreciate your RSVPs. Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of art, performance, storytelling, and community celebration — a transformative moment in Station North’s renaissance. Inviting Light is a Bloomberg Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge project, sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies and facilitated by Central Baltimore Partnership in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and Senior Advisor for Arts & Culture, and the Neighborhood Design Center. For any questions, please email Catherine Borg at [email protected]. Get updates at invitinglight.org and Instagram @invitinglightbaltimore.

So many wonderful small business right in Station North Arts District!

Join us this Friday for the second Art Walk of 2025! Spring is in the air! Come out to enjoy the nice weather and a little more daylight while meandering through Station North. This series of monthly self-guided tours of all the art and culture that Station North (near Baltimore's Penn Station) has to offer is a grassroots, artist-led effort organized by community members and stakeholders. Spanning the neighborhoods of Charles North, Greenmount West, and Barclay, Station North is a diverse collection of artist live-work spaces, studios, galleries, rowhomes, and businesses, all just steps away from Penn Station and several higher learning and cultural institutions in the heart of Baltimore. Join us every Second Friday of the month for MONTHLY Art Walks in the neighborhood. Check out the map for venues and create your own self-guided tour! Map will continue to be updated: https://shorturl.at/fuCV6 Printed maps available at some venues. Follow @stationnorth on Instagram for updates and map pdf! Event link: https://lnkd.in/dmrc2NJD

A quick recap on our Safe and Healthy Homes Program. For this program, we have worked alongside St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc. and Jubilee Baltimore. To learn more about this program, head over to our site: https://lnkd.in/dYRwnaMt

?? Amazing job alert! ENOUGH Track 2 awardee South Baltimore Community Land Trust in Brooklyn & Curtis Bay is seeking to hire an ENOUGH Manager. Please see job description attached and email cover letter and resumes to [email protected]?

We know it’s only Wednesday but it’s time to start planning the weekend. With so many amazing local businesses in Central Baltimore, it’s easy to shop local. Several of our programs assist in the development of locally owned businesses including the Neil Muldrow Business Development Fund and the Central Baltimore Future Fund. You can read more about those programs here: https://lnkd.in/dAhhkwQX If we didn’t mention your favorite spot, don’t worry! We are just getting started.?

Members of our team were in Annapolis today meeting with Gov. Wes Moore, Geoffrey Canada, and Maryland Legislators in support of the ENOUGH Initiative. The?Engaging?Neighborhoods,?Organizations,?Unions,?Governments and?Households (ENOUGH)?initiative is the first-of-its-kind state-led, place-based strategy to create poverty fighting opportunities driven by communities' lived experience and expertise, data and cross-sector partnerships. ENOUGH will surge resources into neighborhoods that have been disproportionately impacted by systems and policies that limit wealth creation and economic mobility. The?ENOUGH Initiative?envisions a Maryland where: All residents feel?welcomed, valued,?and have a role in the growth of their community. All children have access to?high quality education and care?while ensuring smooth transitions from?birth until working in a career. All families have access to?affordable high-quality health care, including maternal, mental, and behavioral health care. All families can?meet their needs, work with dignity, and build wealth?for the future. All residents of a community feel?safe?and have access to?high-quality, affordable housing, a thriving commercial core, recreational spaces, nutritious food, and transportation. Thank you to Harlem Children's Zone for organizing the event!

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced that jurisdictions in the Baltimore region have received a combined $88.1 million through six of the state’s seven State Revitalization Programs for 182 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth. $50.8 million of awards have been made through the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative (BVRI), which provides funding to public, private and nonprofit partners in Baltimore City to demolish vacant properties, clearing the way for new green space and new affordable and mixed-use housing. Central Baltimore Partnership has been selected as one of the 2025 Fiscal year grantees. Many of our programs will benefit from this award, including our Homebuying Incentive Program, Safe and Healthy Homes Program, and renovations of North Ave Market. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dafBpBEN The North Ave market rendering was done by Present Company. https://presentcompany.ltd

Illuminating Baltimore: Artists selected to create artworks as part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ $1M “Inviting Light” initiative in Station North Arts District. Baltimore is one of eight cities that were selected in 2023 to?receive up to $1 million in funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Public Art Challenge?to develop temporary public art projects that address important civic issues. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dERDQxiG. Article by: Baltimore Fishbowl Photo by: Side A Photography