Open Works
Open Works Weekly 3/10/23
One of our FAVORITE things to do is connect makers with opportunities! There are a lot coming up in the next few weeks — check out the links below for accelerators, competitions, and vending opportunites.
+ The inaugural Make/Space Accelerator is now accepting applications for artists interested in renovating live/work space in southwest Baltimore.
+ CCBC is accepting vendor applications for GradFest 2023 on May 13th. Contact Claudia McDonough at 443-840-3544 or cmcdonough@ccbcmd.edu to register for a table.
+ Made in Baltimore is now accepting applications for the Home Run Accelerator program for home-based businesses looking to scale up.
+ Innovations Works and the Miller Center are looking for a few good social enterprises for their IW Boost Accelerator
+ The Rubys are now open! These project-based artist grants come with some extra resources this year — including membership and classes at Open Works!
Open Works Executive Director Will Holman will be presenting for the Menokin Elements 2023 Series kicking off next week! Join us for this lively Zoom discussion next week at noon. Free!
We had a terrific visit from the new Maryland Secretary of Housing and Community Development, Jake Day, and his team on Wednesday. DHCD has been a generous supporter of Open Works since 2016, contributing to the construction, helping us overhaul our computer fleet last year, and funding our new Maker Navigator program launching later this spring. Hit the button below to check out DHCD’s programs for rental assistance, affordable homeownership, low-interest development loans, and more! Learn More.
Now that studios are back to close to 100% occupancy, we have noticed a big uptick in mail volume. To help keep things more organized and secure, we have centralized mail in studio B8. Shelves for packages will be in next week. Don’t have a studio? In April, we will be rolling out a package concierge service that can be added onto membership. In the meantime, you can always sign up for a membership orientation on our website!
Our hardworking staff has inventoried the software available on all 62 of our new computers. You can now conveniently tell what each machine has on it at a glance with the laminated cards on the side of the towers.
Open Works Weekly 4/7/23
Increasing Digital Equity Beginning this Spring! A number of different neighborhoods throughout central Baltimore will be able to charge their devices and access WiFi thanks to our partnership with the Central Baltimore Partnership (CBP). The 29th Street Community...
Open Works Weekly 3/31/23
Do you want to bring your young person into the Textiles shop to sew with you? It's time to get them youth certified! Combined with our new youth membership option, we now offer a portable sewing machine class that prepares you and your young person for working...
Open Works Weekly 3/24/23
We've got just TWO of our 105 micro-studios left! Small but mighty, each comes with fast wi-fi, an optional workbench, and conference room privileges. But the best part is joining up with the fascinating and wide-ranging creative community! And have we mentioned the...
Open Works Weekly 3/17/23
TODAY! Join us at 10:30 with your little one for story time with Mrs. Abigail! Grab a coffee from our friends at Black Acres and enjoy songs, stories, and activities. While you're in, it would also be a perfect time to register any older siblings for Maker Camp 2023....
Open Works Weekly 3/3/23
Enrollment is OPEN for Maker Camp 2023! We are offering 5 weeks of half-day summer camp exploring drones, digital design, and fabrication skills for ages 8-15. All 5 weeks sold out last year, so don't wait! Scholarships are always available here. Not sure about...
Open Works Weekly 2/24/23
Today is the 3rd day of our EPIC wood shop reorganization! We are busy cleaning, labeling, engraving, inventorying, pegboarding, and moving machines to improve member experience. It will take another week or so to wrap up final touches. Going forward, each tool will...
Open Works Weekly 1/12/23
There are still a few open spot for official premiere of the Black Butterfly Dream Lab with Dr. Lawrence Brown. Participants will play the board game Urban Cipher, view a history exhibit, examine Baltimore City's budget, and literally build a more equitable...
Open Works Weekly 1/6/23
It's been quite some time in the planning process, but the cafe take-away window is finally up and running! Currently open from 8–9am, you can now grab take out from Black Acres Roastery just a few short steps away from the ample parking along Greenmount Ave. As part...
Open Works Weekly 12/23/22
Just a few quick things before we close up for the break. We're closing early today, at 3:00pm due to staff being out sick, and will be closed, as planned through 1/2/23. We want to encourage everyone to stay safe and healthy out there. We also wanted...
Station North Arts Walk
TONIGHT!!! 5–8PM Tonight is Station North Arts Walk’s Spotlight on Greenmount West and Open Works will serve as a hub with a maker’s mart, food vendors, and music from DJ Trillnatured. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Maker Vendors...
Open Works Weekly 6/24/22
Today, we’re graduating the first cohort of the Baltimore Sewn Trades Training Program!!! Congrats to Kay, Ellie, Jody, Will, T., D., and Devan! It’s hard to sum up all the hard work and detailed learning that went into completing this program, but the slim binder...
The Boutique Life at Open Works
Number one perk of writing the Open Works newsletter is the opportunity to go around asking our talented members a bunch of questions about their work. Last week I had a chance to sit down and chat with Samantha Montgomery from The Boutique Life, one of our resident...
Open Works Weekly 5/13/22
Are you interested in computer-aided design, CNC routers, 3D printing, laser cutting, or making furniture? The Makers Unite CAD Training program teaches AutoDesk Fusion 360, use and operation of our CNC (computer numerical control) wood routers, and basic woodworking...
