Founding Patrons of the Inaugural Festival BGE Light Art Walk

Lead Founding Partner

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Festival Producer

Founding Partners 11 12 13 14 15
Monday–Thursday, 7–11pm • Friday & Saturday, 7pm–12am • Sunday, 7–11pm

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Government Partners

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Leadership Partners

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Major Sponsors
Bunting Family Foundation · Constellation · Continental Realty
Corporation · France-Merrick Foundation · Greater Baltimore 26
Committee · Legg Mason · Loyola University Maryland ·
M&T Bank · Maryland Institute College of Art · Joseph & Harvey 53 52
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Meyerhoff Family Charitable Funds · Transamerica · UMBC ·
Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore 15 25
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Official Sponsors 18 19 23 24 28
Comcast (Xfinity & Comcast Spotlight) · Corporate Office 36
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Properties Trust · Johns Hopkins University · Horseshoe Casino · 21
Lifebridge Health · University of Maryland (Baltimore – College 29 37
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Park – Medical System) · Morgan State University · Southwest 12 34
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Airlines · Sylvan/Laureate Foundation · Towson University 11
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Supporting Sponsors
ATAPCO Properties · Ayers Saint Gross · Baltimore Ravens · 38 43
Beatty Development · Bithenergy · The Bozzuto Group · Caves 44
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Valley Partners · Ellin & Tucker · The Goldseker Foundation · 40
Greenspring Associates · ICF International · Merritt Properties · 39
Miles & Stockbridge P.C. · Rock Springs Capital · Venable, LLP · 8 45
War Horse · Warnock Foundation · Wells Fargo
In-Kind Support
Allied Party Rentals · Ballard Spahr LLP · Bobby’s Potties ·
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Brookshire Suites · Harborplace · Harris Media Group · Hillman 5 6
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PR · The Ivy Bookshop · Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore · Long 1
Fence · Mindgrub · Plank Industries · Port of Baltimore · PRG ·
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Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel · Revolution Events · 46 50
RGB Lights · Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore · Showtime
Sound, LLC · Whole Foods · Williams Scotsman – an Algeco
Scotsman Company · Wit & Wisdom · Yellow Cab of Baltimore
Media Partners
98 Rock · ABC 2 News · Baltimore Business Journal · Baltimore
Magazine · Baltimore’s Child Magazine · The Baltimore Sun 55
Media Group · BSO Overture Magazine · CBS Radio · Charm
TV · CityBizList · Maryland Public Television · Radio One ·
WBAL NewsRadio · WBAL-TV Baltimore · WYPR
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Light City transforms Baltimore’s waterfront into an 11. Glacier presented by Constellation Riki K (Baltimore, MD) (Admission; Top of the World is open 3/29, 10am–10pm; 4/2, endless machine of unknowable production. explores that inspiring transformation with speakers
Large scale steel and plexiglass installation illuminated by 10am–11pm; 4/3, 10am–10pm). 43. Diamonds Light Baltimore presented by Legg who include Kevin Briggs, Lily Yeh, Neal Peirce, Jackie
amazing spectacle of light, music and innovation. Sumell, Terry Love and other global urban activists; 3/28,
LED lights and projection running a 20-minute visual program 27. Under Sky/One Family Mark di Suvero (New York, NY) Mason Cheon and Kroiz, Artist and Architect
From the Inner Harbor’s south shore to Harbor East, with sound every half hour. The installation addresses global Iconic steel sculpture, circa 1980. 3–6pm; American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway
festival-goers can explore 1.5 miles of world-class warming by telling a visceral story of a glacier’s birth to death.
Collaborative (Baltimore, MD) (Admission is free; To secure the required registration, email
28. Plaza Scott Pennington (Baltimore, MD) 15 larger-than-life LED Diamond sculptures create illuminated Abby@avam.org ).
art installations — all free, accessible and open to 12. William Donald Schaefer Sculpture A collection of gate-like illuminated structures inspired by landscapes of fabulous proportions and signify two
the public. This week-long event kicks off in grand Rodney Carroll (Baltimore, MD) carnival rides, theater marquees, and the Las Vegas Strip. Baltimores, one prosperous and hopeful and the other in a
Depicts one of Baltimore’s most innovative Mayors, the 29. Laser Lotus presented by Whiting-Turner state of permanent emergency. The light will change from Light City Also Features…
fashion on March 28 with the not-to-be-missed legendary William Donald Schaefer (1921–2011).
Nisha Ramnath and Brian Gonzalez (Baltimore, MD) white to blue at 10pm recalling last April’s citywide curfew. Light City U — Powering Social Change
Creative Alliance Light City Lantern Parade at 13. Parts & Labor 44. DEAR BALTIMORE Thick Air Studios (Detroit, MI)
Interactive sculpture that uses planes of laser light to create March 28–April 2
7pm starting from the Big Wheel. For the festival’s Renowned Baltimore farm-to-table restaurant, owned by James a volumetric lotus on the water. It blooms and closes nightly, Luminous letters float seven feet above bicycles propelling Thought leaders and change-makers from across four key
complete concert and entertainment schedule, Beard award-winner Spike Gjerde (Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic awaiting collaborators to create their own light show using 12 them through the streets. The riders arrive from various industries explore one question: How do we become a more
2015), serving the best of Maryland food, beer and wine. interactive touch pads. directions, moving through the crowd, and as they form a responsible and equitable society? The diverse line-up of
along with an official calendar of special events and line, their neon letters spell out phrases composed of the
14. Stad Amsterdam 30. Into the Zone (Anthology of Accounts and speakers includes Ray Lewis, Paul Rabil, Jad Abumrad, Vivienne
promotions happening all around town, download Majestic three-masted clipper ship, visiting Light City from letters from DEAR BALTIMORE. Ming, Amita Shukla, Amy Webb, Shawn Dove, Freeman A.
the free Light City app or go to lightcity.org. Holland; departs 3/31 (Special thanks to Sail Baltimore and
Findings) Rachel Guardiola (New York, NY) 45. Mr. Trash Wheel presented by Constellation, Hrabowski III, Dr. Leana Wen, Steve Case, Aaron Hurst,
16mm footage, appropriated from natural history film, that Robert Egger, Debbie Millman, Alex Laskey, Gaia, Wes Moore,
the City of Amsterdam).
places the viewer into the first person perspective of an Key Tech & Waterfront Partnership
The world’s first floating trash collector, powered completely D. Watkins and dozens more. To buy tickets and for scholarship
BGE Light Art Walk 15. Pipelines Luminous Intervention (Baltimore, MD) explorer, the universal onlooker navigating through the information: lightcity.org.
Pipelines responds to critical issues happening in Baltimore constructed narrative of a future past landscape (Special by renewable energy, has removed hundreds of tons of trash
1. The Big Wheel through projections that touch on topics such as death from the Baltimore Harbor including 7 million cigarette butts • Social Innovation: 3/28 & 29, IMET Columbus Center at the
Ride high above Light City on a LED Ferris wheel (Special thanks to the National Aquarium). Inner Harbor, 701 East Pratt Street
in police custody, the Baltimore school system, and (Special thanks to Key Tech).
thanks to Sherwood Amusements). 31. Morgan State University presents Sound Off Live! • Health Innovation Conference presented by Kaiser Permanente:
underserved youth recreation programs. Contextualizing
Local bands compete for the opportunity to perform at the 2016 46. Water Wall presented by Brown Advisory 3/30, Pier 5 Hotel, & 3/31, IMET Columbus Center
2. Ekiben events of Baltimore, Monday and Tuesday, 8pm; join the Greg St. Pierre and Andrew Bernstein (Baltimore, MD) • Sustainability Innovation Conference presented by BGE:
Japanese-themed food and beverage destination, offering Artscape, America’s largest free arts festival, and Baltimore
Tyrone West movement, Wednesday, 6:30pm. A series of animated images projected onto a large-scale, 3/30 & 31, IMET Columbus Center
steamed buns, sake and other delights. Book Festival; (Monday & Tuesday, 3/28 & 3/29, 5–10pm,
16. UP presented by Kaiser Permanente Special thanks to performance venue Hard Rock Cafe). interactive water screen that is installed in the harbor and • Creative Innovation Conference presented by Brown
3. Charm City Carousel Pilobolus (New York, NY) uses the Patapsco River as its water source. Advisory: 4/1 & 2, City Garage, 101 West Dickman Street
Special illumination on the Charm City Carousel, the perfect 32. 1,001 Lux Symmes Gardner (Baltimore, MD)
150 festival-goers are invited to participate in a choreographed A custom built, multi-story tower featuring a three 47. Labyrinth presented by Kaiser Permanente (hosted by Under Armour)
place for young and old alike to have fun. dance with LED umbrellas, filmed by overhead camera. channel video and audio installation that explores light Ian Brill (Pittsburgh, PA)
4. Take To Ro – Bridge of Lights 17. The Beacon The Barnycz Group (Baltimore, MD) as an emotional and architectural determinate by using Immersive, large-scale, modular maze, pulsing with sound Bright Lights Youth Festival presented by T. Rowe Price
Baltimore Kawasaki Sister City Committee with A landmark multi-story cube built from hundreds of LED appropriated imagery from a variety of films from different and light; designed specifically for this site. April 1–2
Jessica Searfino (Baltimore, MD) panels. The Beacon will engage, inform, and entertain eras and genres. Overall program loops every ten minutes.
48. Wit & Wisdom — Official Bar of Light City A Space for Interactive Creative Experiences and Ideas
Highlights two forms of traditional Japanese bamboo lanterns, festival-goers with Light City images. 33. Natural Lighting Emulator V Home to Harbor East’s striking waterside views, Wit & Bright Lights Youth Festival is a collection of conference and
anchored by the existing Japanese Stone Lantern visible in the 18. Light Up the Night! Stage Lisa Dillin (Baltimore, MD) Wisdom of the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore will offer a workshop opportunities that engage and inspire young people about
Inner Harbor. The bamboo lanterns “Take To Ro” will form the Performances featuring fire, illuminated puppets, projections, A fabricated overhead canopy that simulates natural dapples special “Light City Menu” featuring appetizers and cocktails social and creative innovation. For two days, Baltimore’s Columbus
installation, using varying sizes of bamboo stalks illuminated stilt walkers, drumming, spoken word, DJs, roving bicycle of sunlight, as they would be experienced by festival-goers inspired by nearby light installations. Center will be the hub for social education discussions, while
from within using LED lights. Along with several small anagrams and more; confirmed talent includes Fluid Movement, creating a foundation for creative practices; 4/1 & 4/2, 2–7pm. Free!
“Andon” lanterns, the installation highlights a past and present
from beneath the tree tops. 49. Harbor East Eats! presented by The Atlas
Katherine Fahey & Annie Howe, Lynn Tomlinson and Colette
interpretation of the Baltimore-Kawasaki Sister City relationship. Searls, Big Whimsy, Olu Butterfly and the Dew More Collective,
34. Pixel Promenade Radiance — Erin Barry Dutro Restaurant Group
and Kyle Steely (Baltimore, MD) Food and beverage destination celebrating the eclectic Neighborhood Lights
5. Water Will Be Here Eric Corriel (New York, NY) Revolutionary Motion, Pyrophilia, Schroeder Cherry, Single restaurants, bars and eateries of the Harbor East neighborhood.
Site-specific, immersive video installation that imagines Carrot Theatre, Creative Alliance and Thick Air Studios. Colorful LED canopy interacts with festival-goers through March 28–April 3
motion sensitivity and displaying words sent to the 50. The Concert Stage at Harbor East Pilot artist-in-residency program that extends the magic of Light
what it might feel like if sea levels rose to the point where 19. Diorama Michael Owen, Tony Byrd and Jay Herzog installation via Twitter. Local and regional bands in a variety of genres including
Baltimore found itself underwater (Special thanks to the City by engaging Baltimore artists to work directly with five
(Baltimore, MD)
Maryland Science Center). Artistic inspiration derives from the human interactions,
35. Gateway/Baltimore Quentin Moseley (Baltimore, MD) hip-hop, jazz, pop, R&B, rock, ska, classical, contemporary communities to develop temporary public art projects during the
Animated neon on nine 8’x8’ geometric modules, slowly choral, world and electronic; featuring free performances week of 3/28–4/3; Funded in part by The Goldseker Foundation.
6. Easy Landing Kenneth Snelson (New York, NY) natural surroundings and an endless array of cues in the by Clear for Takeoff, Dunson, Makina Project, Red Sammy, • Coldstream Homestead Montebello: Back In Our Minds,
This 1977 sculpture is constructed of stainless steel tubes builds shape and color patterns, coming together with a
city around us. Throughout a live 30-minute performance, Symphony Number One, Telesma, The Bridge Ensemble,
final complex, unified frieze of color. Dedicated to all citizens Isaac Ewart, featuring St. Veronica’s Steel Youth Orchestra,
strung together with tension cables — a landmark of light, dance, sound and paint cohabitate a life-size diorama, MC Booze Band, The Palovations, To The Moon, Todd
of Baltimore…coming together with a dense complexity of Joy Postell (4/2, 7–10pm, Clifton Park Bandshell,
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. conversing with each other about city life. Marcus Jazz Orchestra, Wordsmith, Bosley, Jocelyn Faro &
color, diversity of culture, and respectful unity. 2701 St Lo Drive)
7. Digital Skin Live presented by Lifebridge Health 20. Pride of Baltimore II The Ragazzi, John Somers, Marc Miller, Moss of Aura, The • Greater Mondawmin: Open Beats, Llamadon Collective
Come aboard Pride of Baltimore II to learn about the history,
36. Projected Aquaculture Kelley Bell and Corrie Players, Tom Principato, Saving Apollo and Speakers of the
Interactive Station & Live Performances by Atelier presented by BGE (4/1, 3–8pm, Mondawmin Mall,
mysteries, and lore about light and lighting aboard sailing Parks (Baltimore, MD) House (Special thanks to Harbor East Management Group). 2401 Liberty Heights Ave)
Mateo M. (Canada) A prismatic underwater landscape populated by fanciful
vessels; Free tours 3/28–4/3, 12–3pm; Talks each day at • Hampden: #HampdenLights, Diana Reichenbach
Light City visitors can witness artist Mateo M. perform silhouettes of fish and creatures found in the Chesapeake
12:30, 1:30 & 2:30pm. (3/28–4/3, 7–11pm, 36th Street & 914 W 36th St)
live using his Digital Skin software and also attempt it Bay (Special thanks to the IMET Columbus Center). Just Steps Away from the BGE Light Art Walk…
themselves! The Digital Skin Public Version will allow 21. Blue Hour Bar & The Nickel Taphouse 51. In Light of History Paul Rucker in collaboration
• Little Italy: il Tartufo Lucente, Joe Reinsel presented by Kaiser
participants to paint on their friends, seeing them digitally Food and beverage destination showcasing lite bites by The 37. Mini Light City at Pierce’s Park Permanente (3/28–4/3, 7–11pm, St Leo the Great Roman
come alive by mapping their faces and bodies with colorful Nickel Taphouse, beer, wine and the winning drink from the presented by Transamerica with The Reginald F. Lewis Museum (Baltimore, MD) Catholic Church, 227 S Exeter St)
projected light and animated visuals. Each portrait will be LCB Blue Hour Cocktail Competition (Special thanks to the Young people’s makers tent and family-friendly Artworks on Pratt Street from Paca Street to 830 E. Pratt Street, • Station North: The Dark Lab, LabBodies (4/1, 5–10pm, Penn
recorded and projected at the installation and posted online. Baltimore Bartender’s Guild). entertainment, free play at the Homophone sound garden siting 8 historical sites and 3 embarking locations in the Inner Station Plaza) Uncool, Wickerham & Lomax
designed by artist David Hess (Baltimore, MD), and fanciful Harbor relevant to the business of the slave trade in Baltimore. (4/2, 7–10pm, Terrault Contemporary, 1515 Guilford Ave)
8. Lumen presented by Kaiser Permanente 22. Blue Hour presented by M&T Bank
New American Public Art (Somerville, MA)
refreshments like BricknFire pizza, LED cotton candy by 52. Convergence Maximus Concert Artists of
Kristin McWharter and Steven Lyman (Baltimore, MD) Spin-Spun and El Loco Taco’s Mexican crepes; open 7–9pm
Lumen is a visual art installation, performance, and Blue Hour is an interactive installation that responds to Baltimore and Baltimore Rock Opera Society – Kindling — Sparking community connections
nightly; open until 10pm on Friday and Saturday (Special
interactive community space that allows users to draw with activity around it. The work is named after the blue hour of thanks to Waterfront Partnership). BROS (Baltimore, MD) through conversation
light across the Baltimore city landscape. Each night of the the morning and evening, when the indirect light is blue, and The colossal worlds of rock and classical music collide in an
first/last reds and yellows of the sun are visible. 38. Circus of Wonders (Baltimore, MD) epic musical fusion that features excerpts from Beethoven’s
April 3
festival, Lumen invites local muralists and festival attendees Join residents from across Baltimore in guided conversations
Waterside sideshow featuring carnival performers, along with Symphony No. 9, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and
to contribute to an illuminated 100’ fluorescent mural wall. 23. Human Effect Yandell Walton (Australia) a neon-colored menu of cocktails, beer and wine. meant to deepen understanding and connection. Discover, share
selections from original BROS rock operas, Murdercastle
9. Club Light City Projection speaking to environmental issues that is and celebrate our rich and diverse community; Sunday, 3/3,
Free headline performances by THOMAS DOLBY, responsive to interactive touch by festival-goers (Special 39. Peacock presented by Greater Baltimore Committee and Valhella; 3/31, 7 & 8:30pm, 4/1, 8 & 9:30pm; War
1–5pm, Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland, 1307 Eutaw Place
thanks to the World Trade Center). Tim Scofield and Kyle Miller (Baltimore, MD) Memorial Building, 101 North Gay Street; Free parking at
DAN DEACON, ROBERT DELONG, ROBERT GARZA (Bolton Hill); Free parking! More details: Bmorekindling.org
20’ tall animatronic bird whose illuminated plume opens to the 510 E. Lexington St. garage (Special thanks to the War
(of Thievery Corporation – DJ Set), DJ SPANK ROCK, 24. World Trade Center & Sondheim Plaza 40’ across. Memorial Commission, PNC Bank and Parking Authority of
DJ JAZZY JEFF, and TT THE ARTIST. Also on the bill:
401 East Pratt Street Baltimore City).
DJ Who, ELM, Brooks Long & Mad Dog No Good,
Vintage 1959 Ford Baltimore Police Department patrol car 40. Lightwave: Baltimore’s Beacon presented by
DJ Kenny D, DJ Face, DJ Dhundee, DJ Tanz, 53. Waiting Time Nick Metzler (Baltimore, MD)
DJ Quicksilva, Subtle Hustle, DJ Janko, Deltanine,
(Special thanks to BPD and PRG). RGB Lights Design Collective, Inc. (Baltimore, MD)
The universal image of “loading/waiting” projected on the #lightcity
Projection of light and sounds on the historic Seven Foot Knoll
DL Lil Mic and 9 Mile Roots. 25. Guest Services & Access Center Lighthouse (Special thanks to Historic Ships and WYPR).
clock face of this historic Charm City landmark, which now
The World Trade Center lobby is the one-stop shop for houses studios rented by local Baltimore artists; Bromo
10. Community Beacons: Making Waves Light City attendees: accessibility services, lost and found, 41. Voyage presented by Brown Advisory Seltzer Arts Tower, 21 South Eutaw Street. Download the free app!
presented by Visit Baltimore official programs, schedules of docent tours and other key Aether & Hemera (United Kingdom) 54. The Pool presented by Kaiser Permanente
Kinetic Frenetic: Jenn Figg, Matthew McCormack information (Special thanks to Accessible Festivals). 300 “paper boats” with rainbow-colored lights that are
and David Fakunle (Baltimore, MD) Jen Lewin (Boulder, CO)
26. When Worlds Collide manipulated by festival-goers.
Colorful concentric circles that respond to the movements of
A union of light and sound, ancestry and modernity, skill and 42. Pyrrha presented by Whiting-Turner Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts
imagination. Throughout this week-long piece, participants
Curated by Lynne Parks (Baltimore, MD) festival-goers.
Exhibition featuring artists Rose Anderson, Bonnie Crawford Robby Rackleff (Baltimore, MD) A non-profit organization serving as Baltimore City’s
will listen to the traditional percussive rhythms of West Africa 55. American Visionary Art Museum Arts Council, Events Center and Film Office
Kotula, Lynne Parks, Elisabeth Pellathy, Nicole Shiflet Projection and sound installation that is a fantasy Medellin, Columbia, went from a cartel-dominated city with
and sounds unique to the culture of Baltimore, while gazing 10 E Baltimore St, 10th Floor, Baltimore MD 21202
and Chris Siron. Also enjoy an amazing birds-eye view of re-imagining of the Baltimore Harbor as an industrial fortress an annual murder rate averaging 3,600 people to being
upon patterns of light directly generated from the sound onto 410.752.8632 | www.promotionandarts.org
Light City. Top of the World, World Trade Center, 27th floor of unrestrained growth — a riot of motion and color, an named an “International City of Peace.” This conference
instruments and the canvas of the Baltimore Visitor Center.