Supporting Baltimore's Local Artists and Establishments

When we got together to talk about our mission at A Taste of Painting, Trevor and I (as artists ourselves) discussed the challenges of being an artist and getting your work out into the public view.  You must constantly be creating your art and all the while marketing yourself to the masses.  Many artists don't have the know-how, time or desire to be their own marketing agent nor do we have the money to hire someone to do it for them.  Thus, we came up with our plan:

Why not create a way for the public to have fun and create art while promoting and supporting local artists in the Baltimore area?  It seems like a no brainer.  With Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) right around the corner as well as Towson University, Baltimore is definitely not short on art talent.  And, the town is itching for stuff like this!

On top of supporting local artists by giving them a chance to teach in front of a group of people they might not normally come in contact with, Trevor and I decided to host the events at local Baltimore restaurants, bars, wineries, galleries, coffeehouses (you name it!). With the economy in the state it is, local business need a push too!  I have a hard time watching stores like Ladybugs and Fireflies in Federal Hill close shop when places like Toys R' Us continually grow to warehouse proportions. So, let's say hello again to the little man, the small business owner and the entrepreneur!  It's time for t
hem to shine. 

We're always looking for painters, illustrators or art teachers that want a unique way to get their name out there while communing with the public, making their personality as much of a draw as their art.  If you're interested in becoming a local artist who teaches painting classes with A Taste of Painting, email your resume and your website or portolio to contact@atasteofpainting.com. 

For venues who want to host painting events in the Baltimore area, register on our website at www.atasteofpainting.com.