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“He loves this city and its people, is full of energy and optimism, and is open to new ideas and ways to collaborate that get important things done,” Brown said of Hopkins. “I look forward to working alongside my fellow board members to wholeheartedly support George and our amazing, youthful staff in service to improving the quality of life in Baltimore.”

Read at BmoreArt.com:: George Hopkins to Lead the Deutsch Foundation as Jane Brown Becomes Board Chair
After 31 years, Jane Brown passes the torch to George A. Hopkins, a Cherry Hill native, pastor, and organizer who helped drive Baltimore’s “whole blocks” housing plan.

Words: Cara Ober @caraober taken in Baltimore, Maryland by @rwdfoundation

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The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation has launched its search for a new President & CEO. After leading the private foundation for 31 years, current President & CEO Jane Brown plans to step aside later this year to make way for a new generation of leadership.

The Foundation seeks a strategic, creative, imaginative leader to build on its philanthropic legacy at an important moment of possibility and momentum. Interested individuals must apply July 15!

More information at link in bio. taken in Baltimore, Maryland by @rwdfoundation

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Join us on Opening Night of the 2026 Maryland Film Festival as Joyce J. Scott presents the World Premiere of A LIFE IN ART: THROUGH THE EYE OF DR. LESLIE KING HAMMOND! 🖼️

After the screening, there will be an onstage Q&A with Dr. Leslie King Hammond, directors Ben Baker-Lee & Rassaan Hammond, and producer Abir Alzenate.

Use the special discount code “ruby20” to receive 20% off your ticket to Opening Night!

Tickets are available at SNFParkway.org/MdFF/ taken in SNF Parkway Theatre / Maryland Film Fest by @rwdfoundation

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Huge thanks to the Community Broadband Team at the Institute for Local Self Reliance (@ilsr_org) for making our Urban Digital Equity Bootcamp earlier this week a success! 🎉

We dove deep into bottom-up solutions, built on trust and local relationships, to pave the way for digital equity. 💻

Over two jam-packed days, we:

🤝 Built strong local partnerships and coalitions.
🧠 Demystified internet technology through hands-on learning.
🌐 Explored strategies and solutions for digital inclusion.

From local leaders to activists to technologists, our diverse group of attendees came together to make meaningful progress toward closing the digital divide. Together, we're paving the way for a more connected, resilient future for all of Baltimore.

A huge thank you to all who joined us and contributed to this incredible event! Stay tuned for more updates on our journey towards digital equity. #DigitalEquity #Baltimore #UrbanDigitalEquityBootcamp 🚀 by @rwdfoundation

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Celebrating CJay Philip passing the baton to Crystal Forman! 🎉 The 2024 winner of The Mac MacLure Spirit of Leadership Award at @_area405_

This award, established in honor of Laurens "Mac" MacLure, recognizes outstanding community leaders in Central Baltimore who embody Mac’s dedication, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to creating a more equitable and thriving community.

Crystal Forman, is the owner and founder of @holisticwellnessandhealth, offering plant-based foods and meditation services to promote healthier living 🌱 by @rwdfoundation

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The 2023 Rubys Artist Grant applications are open!

The award invites artists in all four categories, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts, to apply, and projects will be reviewed by experts in each discipline. Outstanding projects will move on to round two, where applicants will be asked to outline their full project narrative, budget, and public components.

Find the application at http://rwdfoundation.org/apply-for-the-rubys

Deadline for submission is March 31, 2023 at 11:59pm. Applicants will be notified of advancement to Round 2 by April 26, 2023.

Please review the Grant Guidelines, Eligibility, and FAQ before applying.

We are offering 3 information sessions for the new applications to the Rubys Artist Grants!

Please attend a grant workshop, which goes over all application details and where you will have a chance to talk to the program manager and arts program coordinator in person. Workshops are free and open to all.
RSVP for a 2023 workshop at:
https://www.rwdfoundation.org/apply-for-the-rubys

If you are unable to attend a grant workshop, feel free to email or phone the foundation to discuss.

Alex Ebstein, Senior Program Manager
Rhea Beckett, Arts Program Coordinator

rubys@rwdfoundation.org /
Tel. 443-275-1144

Make sure to follow @rubysartistgrants for grant program updates and awardee news.
#rubysartistgrants #baltimoreart by @rwdfoundation

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Join our grantees @librarieswithoutborders and @dewmorepoetry for the next Poetry Sessions on Saturday November 27, from 6-9pm! There will be poetry workshops, and then a chance to perform your poetry to a live audience! Build your confidence with this open mic opportunity! *Please note*: The Inclement Weather Date for this event is the following Saturday, December 4, 2021. The event will take place at the Conkling Street Garden (25 S. Conkling Street) in Highlandtown. Hope to see you there! by @rwdfoundation

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TONIGHT at 6:00pm! Please join RWD Fellow @ashleyminnerart for the virtual launch of the @baltimorereservation project. There will be a fantastic overview of all of the print and digital resources that accompany the project, which will allow so many people to explore the rich and vibrant history of the Lumbee community in East Baltimore.

Reposted from @ashleyminnerart We are LIVE! See you at 6 PM EST for the launch. Follow @baltimorereservation by @rwdfoundation

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The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation is seeking a skilled contractor to manage and implement our Digital Equity Leadership Lab (DELL) Program! The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, executing and implementing a highly visible, city-wide project for approximately 25 individuals. This is a part-time contract position for approximately 6-months at approximately 15 hours a week. The start date will be in early January 2022. For more information about this RFP, check the link in our bio for more info, or go to: rwdfoundation.org/news. by @rwdfoundation

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Congratulations to our grantee and building neighbor @bmoreart on the arrival of their 12th issue! It looks fantastic, and we can't wait to read it!
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Reposted from @bmoreart:
She is here!!! Issue 12: More is More is on the way to all of our subscribers! 📬❤️ We are thrilled to feature this cover photo by @jfannonphoto from a story on Baltimore’s rare plant collecting community by @suzykopf 🌱🪴 Hands belong to Quincy Goldsmith of @stemandvinebaltimore with Kendrea Clark.

Oh and we also made a dog calendar!!! They are $10. Head to the shop at the website! Link in bio… 🐕‍🦺🦮🐩🦌🦝

You can still buy a subscription and receive the newest copy or head to one of our wonderful booksellers and stockists - the list is at BmoreArt.com - to purchase in person starting on Thursday.

Additional photos by @jfannonphoto and @caraober 🎉📚📬

#bmoreart #baltimore #baltimoreexcellence #baltimoreart #baltimoreartist #contemporaryart #rareplants #plantsofinstagram #baltimoreartmagazine #issue12 #bmoreplants #baltimoreplantcommunity by @rwdfoundation

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Congratulations to 2020 Rubys Grantee Angela Carroll (@angela_n_carroll) on the launching of her docuseries, "Exploring Presence: African American Artists in the Upper South." From Angela's Vimeo page: "The artists featured in this collection of interviews represent a concise selection of projects, interventions, activations, and constructions engaged by Black creatives based in the Upper South between 1970 and the contemporary moment." The series includes so many phenomenal local artists! See the list below, and head straight to her Vimeo page to watch some of the interviews.

#Repost @angela_n_carroll with @get.repost
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Exploring Presence African American Artists in the Upper South docuseries is live! Links to several of the films in my bio and at: Vimeo.com/exploringpresence

Check back during the week to see all Ten short films about extraordinary African American artists based in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C.

Artists include: Joyce J Scott, Linda Day Clark, Paula Whaley, Schroeder Cherry, Tom Miller, Ed Love, Espi Frazier, Aziza Claudia Gibson Hunter, Martha Jackson Jarvis, and Oletha DeVane.

Grateful for support from Six Point Pictures crew: Kirby Griffin, JaMar Jones Avery Griffin and LaTonya Joyce Palmer; Photographer Kelvin Bulluck, 2nd DP, Bashi Rose; Scored by Konjur Collective and Antoine Roney

#blackfilmmakers #docuseries #exploringpresence #artistarchivist #artexhibition #africanamericancontemporaryart #baltimore #washingtondc #blackcurators #arthistory #blackarthistory by @rwdfoundation

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Congratulations to RWD Fellow @ashleyminnerart on the launching of her project, The East Baltimore’s Historic American Indian “Reservation"! @baltimorereservation The Baltimore American Indian Center and @centerstagemd will co-host a virtual launch and community celebration for this exciting project: A series of first-of-their-kind guides to Indigenous Baltimore, which will focus on the 20th century and the area of East Baltimore that the Indigenous community referred to as the "Reservation." Ashley and her team have created free public resources, including: an illustrated print guide, a website, and the Guide to Indigenous Baltimore cell phone walking tour app. Learn more at the Launch Event on Monday November 22!

#Repost @baltimorereservation with @get.repost
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See you there! Spread the word. Link in bio. by @rwdfoundation

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