MESHELLE 2019 Baker Artist Award Finalist

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2019 Baker Artist Awards.

These 38 artists were selected from over 900 artists who created a Baker Artist Portfolio in 2019. An anonymous jury selects artists who exemplify excellence in three areas: mastery of craft, artistic excellence, and a unique vision.

2019 Baker Artist Award Finalists:

FILM/ VIDEO
Albert BirneyDina FiasconaroMarnie Ellen Hertzler, Corey HughesElissa Blount-Moorhead

INTERDISCIPLINARY
Selin BalciGraham Coreil AllenHoesy CoronaKimi HanauerPhaan HowngDominique Zeltzman

PERFORMANCE
Ursula V. BattleAnna FitzgeraldColette KrogolMeshelleLola B. PiersonVincent Thomas

VISUAL
Laura AmussenKarl ConnollyBlake ConroyRegina DeLuiseChristine NeillDavid PageLars Westby

MUSIC
Ami DangOutcallsScott PattersonStephen SantillanLetitia VanSantVon Vargas

The 2019 Baker Artist Awardees will be announced on a special episode of Maryland Public Television’s Artworksprogram, which will air on May 17, 2019 at 7:30pm.

Finalists have also been invited to participate in a variety of showcases that will take place throughout Baltimore in the coming months. Stay tuned!