The reception at The Metro Gallery for the announcement of the 2012 Mary Sawyers Baker Prize winners was a blast! Every year we see increasing support and encouragement for the awards, and look forward to these types of events where we get to connect with everyone involved in our diverse arts scene. It was a celebration not only of this year’s winners, but of the ever growing and always amazing arts community we have here in Baltimore. Thanks to everyone who came out to show their support!
Announcement Party at Metro
The reception at The Metro Gallery for the announcement of the 2012 Mary Sawyers Baker Prize winners was a blast! Every year we see increasing support and encouragement for the awards, and look forward to these types of events where we get to connect with everyone involved in our diverse arts scene. It was a celebration not only of this year’s winners, but of the ever growing and always amazing arts community we have here in Baltimore. Thanks to everyone who came out to show their support!
In case you missed it, here are some photos from the party – and don’t forget to check out the whole album on our Facebook page!
Matt Deihl and Melanie Robey from the GBCA giving out the real prizes of the evening - drink tickets!
Gary Kachadourian, 2011 Mary Sawyers Baker Prize winer
Shodekeh, 2011 Mary Sawyers Baker Prize winner, with refreshments!
Connie Imboden, left, President of The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund, hanging out before introducing the winners
Director of the GBCA Jeannie Howe with her family
Former GBCA Director Buck Jabaily and Tom Hall of WYPR and the Baltimore Choral Arts Society
Watching the MPT announcement
Alex Heilner, 2012 Mary Sawyers Baker Prize winner, in attendance during the big announcement
Giant checks for big money! Nathan Bell, one of this year's MSB winners, on stage after the announcement
Also in attendance was What Weekly‘s prolific photographer Philip Laubner, who covered the event and shared these photos with us. Thanks Philip!
Sarah Werner, our hostess for the evening, of the Metro Gallery. photo by Philip Laubner
Doreen Bolger, Director of the BMA, speaking about the Baltimore art community. photo by Philip Laubner
Shodekeh and ukulele extraordinaire Victoria Vox. photo by Philip Laubner
Nathan Bell, Alexander Heilner, and David Knopp with their giant $25,000 checks! photos by Philip Laubner
Thanks again Philip and What Weekly for the excellent coverage, and be sure to check out our Facebook page for more pictures of the event!