In Conversation

At The Baltimore Center Stage


700 N. CALVERT STREET

A curated dialogue series featuring unexpected pairings of thought leaders, artists, and cultural visionaries engaging in provocative discussions on the future of the arts, technology, culture, and creative economies—challenging perspectives and inspiring new ideas.

Saturday, May 24th

12:30PM – 1:30PM

SCIENCE & DANCE
Moderator: Andrew Parlock

Orbiting The Self: Dance, Motion, And Human Possibility

Chanel Duncan
Deja Duncan
Falkner Discher
Sharayna Christmas

2:00PM – 3:00PM

SCIENCE OF BEAUTY
Moderator: Keisha McClain

Styles By Science: The Tech Behind The Glow-Up

Dawn Myers
Cynthia Johnson
Germaine Bolds-Leftridge
Janeen Simon

3:30PM – 4:30PM

STATE OF THE ARTS
Moderator: Cara Ober

Culture In A Time Of Crisis

Matthew Weiner
Derrick Adams
Ken-Matt Martin
Nicholas Cohen
Tonya Miller Hall

Sunday, May 25th

11:00AM – 12:00PM

EMBODYING HER
Moderator: RASHIDA BUMBRAY

The Female Archetype In Art & Design

Joyce J. Scott
Ngozi Olandu Young
Kim Chewning
Zoe Charlton
Bishme Cromartie

12:30PM – 1:30PM

FASHION
Moderator: Avon Dorsey

Lensing The Black Male Image – Black Men’s Style Contributions in Film & Fashion

Kelvin Bulluck
Broderick Hunter
Ron Jeffries
Justin James
Lester Bailey Jr.

2:00PM – 3:00PM

CREATIVE MERCENARIES
Moderator: Kofi Siriboe

The Intersection of Art & Commerce

Derrick Adams
Lex Scott-Davis
Ainsley Burrows-Mighty

3:30PM – 4:30PM

THE ART OF SPORTS
Moderator: D. Watkins

From Court To Canvas

Rudy Gay
Reginald Thomas II
Khalilah Beavers
Sam Brand

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