Hotel with dedication to the arts will feature local artists
The Lord Baltimore Hotel has announced the launch of an art exhibition series called “Good Taste” at the LB Bakery beginning June 1st. Good Taste will feature a local artist’s work quarterly.
“Baltimore is home to hundreds of galleries as well as local artists who are working to make their name known,” said General Manager Onahlea Shimunek. “Visitors can find beautiful murals and street art around every corner. We hope that with Good Taste, we can support these talented artists and the thriving arts scene.”
The exhibits, which will be available for viewing during the bakery’s normal hours of operation, will launch June 1st with artist Michael Bruley and his “History & Ghost Stories of the Lord Baltimore Hotel” series, inspired by the tales of hauntings by a little girl named Molly and her parents. An opening reception will take place at the hotel’s LB Skybar on June 1st from 6:00-8:00 p.m. featuring light fare and a cash bar.
“As a Rubell Hotel, art has always played a strong role at the Lord Baltimore Hotel,” said Shimunek. “While art is already prominently featured throughout the hotel, we want to use this as an opportunity to recognize the abundance of talent from Baltimore.”
The second exhibition of Good Taste will run from September through November featuring artwork by Baltimore native Joan Cox. The final exhibition of 2018 will run from December through the end of the year featuring artwork by Carol McClees.
Those interested in exhibiting as part of the Good Taste series should contact Lee Johnson at ljohnson@lordbaltimorehotel.
About Lord Baltimore Hotel
The Lord Baltimore Hotel is located at 20 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201 in the heart of downtown Baltimore and within walking distance to many local attractions. Recognized by the Historic Hotels of America as the “Best City Center Historic Hotel” in 2014, the hotel towers over the Baltimore skyline at 23 stories and offers 440 new guest rooms and suites, more than 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space and dining options including the French Kitchen, LB Tavern and LB Bakery. In partnership with the Lord Baltimore Hotel, The Classic Catering People, Baltimore's premier catering company, is the exclusive caterer for local, social and corporate events held in the Lord Calvert Ballroom. Additionally, art plays a major role in the hotel design with more than 2,500 pieces of artwork displayed throughout the building. Originally built in 1928, the hotel was purchased in 2013 and completely renovated by Rubell Hotels. The Lord Baltimore Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More information on the hotel can be found at www.lordbaltimorehotel.com.
