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Maryland Institute College of Art wants residents to ask the question: Is Baltimore a place where they feel like they belong, or do bad public transportation and privatization of public space impede opportunities?
The Bolton Hill college has assembled a group of scholars, artists, and activists to host a series of art installations and lectures April1-May 15. The series, called "Baltimore: Open City," was planned to coincide with National Fair Housing Month. The events include a film series, author readings and an off-the-beaten-path tour of Baltimore.
Tourists, students and some Baltimore residents live in their respective "bubbles," says MICA Art History Professor Daniel D'Oca. He, along with MICA students enrolled in an exhibition development class at the college, organized the events.
Restrictive covenants have made it possible for developers to build walls around certain neighborhoods, D'Oca says. MICA officials hope event attendees walk away with ideas on how to create a more open city.
Writer: Julekha Dash
Source: Daniel D'Oca, MICA