We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2018 Baker Artist Awards. 

These 32 artists embody a mastery of craft, artistic excellence, and a unique and compelling vision.

2018 Baker Artist Award Finalists:

FILM:
Charles Cohen, Dina Fiasconaro, Jonna McKone, Miceal O'Donnell, Margaret Rorison 

INTERDISCIPLINARY:
Erick Antonio Benitez, Abraham Burickson, Graham Coreil-Allen, Jeffrey L. Gangwisch, Fred Scharmen, Stewart Watson

LITERARY:
Leslie Harrison, Dora Malech, Jen Michalski, Timmy Reed, Jung Yun 

MUSIC:
Judah Adashi, Lafayette Gilchrist, Lura Johnson, Bonnie Jones, Von Vargas 

PERFORMANCE:
Christine Ferrera, Ryan Johnson, Meshelle, The Indie Mom of Comedy, Lisi Stoessel 

VISUAL:
 Laura Amussen, Noa Heyne, Christine Neill,  David Page, Rachel Rotenberg, Amy Sherald,  Susan Waters-Eller

The 2018 Baker Artist Awardees will be announced on a special episode of Maryland Public Television's Artworks program, which will air on May 18, 2018.

Finalists have also been invited to participate in a variety of showcases that will take place throughout Baltimore in the coming months. Stay tuned!