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Events at SBM Gallery

 Join SBM Gallery for openings, art walks, collector coffees, and artists in conversation. Each month in addition to general events a group of two or more artists will discuss the way they collaborate, how these partnerships impact their creative practice, and the joys and challenges of working together. 

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Curator Walk-Through Before | During | Now & Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk

Free and open to the public.

Join Curator Sarah McCann and some of the exhibiting artists from Before | During | Now for a gallery walk-through to hear more about the exhibition and artwork included. Event includes snacks and a chance to meet some of the exhibiting artists!

The Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk is a free, self-guided walking tour of arts venues, exhibitions, performances, pop-up shops and more!

The "Artists in Conversation with Roberto Lugo" originally planned for this evening has been cancelled.

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00 am

Collector Coffee

Free and open to the public.

Are you an art collector? Thinking about starting an art collection? Have artist friends and want to support them? Join SBM Gallery for a series of collector coffees. Build community with others who understand the value of living with art, supporting living artists, and investing in creativity. Each month a curator, collector or artist will share their perspective on their own collections or the relationship between artists and collectors. 

Coffee and light fare will be provided.

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7:00pm

Artists in Conversation: Creative Collaborations Heather Douglas & Tiffany Jones

Tickets available here.

Beyond the Mask of COVID is a portrait storytelling project inspired by an intimate conversation between nurse and social worker Heather Douglas and her mother. Making her first foray into using art as a means of expression, Heather collaborated with artist Tiffany Jones to bring to life the stories and voices beyond the mask. Together they discuss how art became a means of communication and community building.

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:00pm–7:00pm

Before | During | Now Closing Reception and Artist Meet & Greet

Free and open to the public.

Join artists from Before | During | Now to celebrate the closing of the inaugural exhibition of SBM Gallery. 

Friday, April 3, 2026, 5:00pm–9:00pm

Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk

Free and open to the public.

The Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk is a free, self-guided walking tour of arts venues, exhibitions, performances, pop-up shops and more! SBM Gallery will be participating with the opening of Paula Phillips' Solo Exhibition!

Details about other happenings in the neighborhood, such as participating venues are posted on the Highlandtown Arts District website: ihearthighlandtown.com and on social media here: @highlandtown arts on FB and IG.

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00 am

Collector Coffee

Free and open to the public.

Are you an art collector? Thinking about starting an art collection? Have artist friends and want to support them? Join SBM Gallery for a series of collector coffees. Build community with others who understand the value of living with art, supporting living artists, and investing in creativity. Each month a curator, collector or artist will share their perspective on their own collections or the relationship between artists and collectors. 

Coffee and light fare will be provided.

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 6:00pm

Artists in Conversation: Creative Collaborations Paula Phillips & Vetiver

Tickets available here.

In conjunction with Paula Phillips’ solo exhibition, she will speak with Vetiver about how collaboration actively informs each of their creative practices.

Friday, May 1, 2026, 5:00pm–9:00pm

Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk

Free and open to the public.

The Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk is a free, self-guided walking tour of arts venues, exhibitions, performances, pop-up shops and more! SBM Gallery will be participating with the opening of Christine Stiver's Solo Exhibition!

Details about other happenings in the neighborhood, such as participating venues are posted on the Highlandtown Arts District website: ihearthighlandtown.com and on social media here: @highlandtown arts on FB and IG.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 am

Collector Coffee

Free and open to the public.

Are you an art collector? Thinking about starting an art collection? Have artist friends and want to support them? Join SBM Gallery for a series of collector coffees. Build community with others who understand the value of living with art, supporting living artists, and investing in creativity. Each month a curator, collector or artist will share their perspective on their own collections or the relationship between artists and collectors. 

Coffee and light fare will be provided.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Artists in Conversation: Creative Collaborations Christine Stiver & Dominic Terlizzi

Tickets available here.

In this conversation, Christine Stiver and Dominic Terlizzi explore how they collaborate as a married couple, balancing individual studio practices within the intimate setting of a shared bedroom studio in their NYC apartment.

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Artists in Conversation: Creative Collaborations Sara Kaltwasser & Sarah McCann

Tickets available here.

Dubbed Squara(h) by friends, Sara Kaltwasser and Sarah McCann have worked closely together as artist and curator, peers in the field of arts administration, and on truly collaborative projects like Paint Night! They will speak on how their collaborations began, the importance of creativity in fostering joyous community engagement, and how these partnerships support them as human beings trying to thrive in the world.

Friday, June 5, 2026, 5:00pm–9:00pm

Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk

Free and open to the public.

The Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk is a free, self-guided walking tour of arts venues, exhibitions, performances, pop-up shops and more! SBM Gallery will be participating with the opening of Sara Kaltwasser's Solo Exhibition!

Details about other happenings in the neighborhood, such as participating venues are posted on the Highlandtown Arts District website: ihearthighlandtown.com and on social media here: @highlandtown arts on FB and IG.

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Artists in Conversation: Creative Collaborations Allison Duggan & Denise Gantt

Tickets available here.

In honor of Junteenth, Gantt and Duggan reflect on collaboration, personal power, platform-building, and the responsibility artists carry within systems that shape public life. Their conversation will explore the long history of Black people making art, both as a means of survival and institution building, and how film, visual art, and theater can activate philanthropy, accountability, and community power.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00 am

Collector Coffee

Free and open to the public.

Are you an art collector? Thinking about starting an art collection? Have artist friends and want to support them? Join SBM Gallery for a series of collector coffees. Build community with others who understand the value of living with art, supporting living artists, and investing in creativity. Each month a curator, collector or artist will share their perspective on their own collections or the relationship between artists and collectors. 

Coffee and light fare will be provided.

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 5:00pm–7:00pm

Opening Reception

Free and open to the public.

Exhibition TBA.

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Artists in Conversation: Creative Collaborations SBM Gallery Artists

Tickets available here.

To close out the first six month pop-up schedule, join a panel of artists who have shown and worked with SBM Gallery since its opening in February!