Black Is Magazine

Looking for a third space to be present in? Do you need feedback on a project you’re working on? Are you looking to be in community with other visual artists?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, our next event Black Is: Critique & Connect is happening next Friday on March 20th from 6–8 PM at Charm City Cultural Cultivation!

Whether you’re bringing your work for critique, offering your perspective to other artists, or just showing up to hang out, this space is for you. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

📅 Friday, March 20 | 6–8 PM
📍 3100 Greenmount Ave
🎟️ Free RSVP + artist presentation sign-up in bio

Hosted by

Thank you to everyone who attended our Critique & Connect event last Friday at ! A special thank you to Kelis and Lou for sharing your work with us. 🤎

If you’re looking to meet other Black image-makers in the city, or want your work critiqued, our next event is March 20th!

What defines everyday life in Baltimore? This exhibition answers through the people who call the city home: the youth, the artists, the community builders, and the lovers. From intimate portraits to scenes at neighborhood landmarks like the Rawlings Conservatory and community gardens, these works capture the rhythms of living, working, and playing in Charm City.

THE EVERYDAY: Scenes in Baltimore is an extension of The Everyday Archive open call for the inaugural print issue of Black Is Magazine, themed Legacy and Continuity in Black Photographic Practice. The exhibition extends this exploration of how Black photographers document and preserve the everyday moments that shape cultural memory and identity.

Exhibiting artists:

Sim Ireti
Thomas Rafus Jr (Thirdeye)
Raye Jones
Stanley Simmons
Blake Lyle
Marz Jones
Lia J. Latty
Nere Eyeguokan
Justin Timothy Temple
Dewayne Parker
Malcolm Taylor
Nwamaka Erika Lorie
Reginald Ransom III
Mathilde Mujanayi

Curated by , Founder and Editor-in-Chief of

Our Year in Review 📃

This year, we’ve made great strides towards our vision for Black Is and how we want to cultivate this platform for Black image-based artists globally. In 2025, we:

-Announced an open call for our inaugural print issue

-Published our first exhibition interview for the , featuring curator Camille Brown and

-Published our first photo essay that documented AFRAM, one of Baltimore’s annual music festivals

-Brought on our first team member .ramey as our Editorial & Partnerships Manager

-Started our first event series “Black Is: Critique & Connect “ for the creative community in Baltimore, in collaboration with

As we early approach our 5-year anniversary in January, we want to thank you for your support of Black Is. Whether you’re a new or old supporter, we appreciate your belief in the advancement of Black visual culture. 🤎