The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) in Baltimore has marked its 30th anniversary with a vibrant celebration that brought families and art enthusiasts together for a fun-filled bash. AVAM threw its doors open for a range of activities that included something for everyone. "AVAM is all about inspiring people to create, so people are making stuff today. Right now we're having an art car workshop above our heads so you can take a little wooden art car and bedazzle it like the car behind me right now," said a museum representative in a statement obtained by WMAR2 News.
Adding to this festive milestone, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared November 22 as "American Visionary Art Museum Day," a nod to the institution's significant contribution to Maryland's cultural fabric since its inception on November 24, 1995. "For three decades, the American Visionary Art Museum has stood as a beacon of creativity, inclusivity, and imagination – celebrating artists from every walk of life whose work springs from powerful personal vision rather than formal training," the governor's proclamation states, as detailed by a Baltimore Fishbowl report. Moore, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, and Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee signed the proclamation, underscoring the museum's ethos of inclusivity and creativity.
The birthday event, aptly titled "Cheers to 30 Years: AVAM's Birthday Bash," featured a host of attractions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including a screen-painting demonstration, birthday cake, face-painting, and artist meet-and-greets. These festivities were all included in the price of regular admission, offering accessible participation for attendees. More details about the event were made available on the museum's website, echoing AVAM’s commitment to keeping art experiences available for broader audiences.
