About Us
OUR MISSION
The Baltimore Jewelry Center is an educational nonprofit building a vibrant creative community for the study and practice of metalsmithing and art jewelry. We educate and inspire new and established artists, as well as promote metalsmithing and art jewelry to the general public through exhibitions, community and educational outreach.
OUR VISION
We envision Baltimore reconnected to its rich history of metalsmithing and jewelry, valuing contemporary art jewelry and metalsmithing as visual art forms and craft. New generations of metalsmiths and art jewelers will preserve and evolve the field through practice and education.
Programming at the Baltimore Jewelry Center is made possible by the generous support of donors and the following foundations: the Windgate Charitable Foundation, the Maryland State Arts Council, the John and Robyn Horn Foundation, the Allegis Group Foundation, and the Stablein Family Foundation
Our Board of Directors
David Dao, President
Becky Swanston, Secretary
Mary Raivel, Treasurer
Members
Tom Hood, Kirsten Rook, Grant Yuan, Jesssica McGrath, Michael Shaffer
Meet the Staff and Instructors
Shane Prada
Director
Shane Prada
Director
April Wood
Exhibitions Director, Studio Manager, Instructor
April Wood
Exhibitions Director, Studio Manager, Instructor
aprilwoodmetalsmith.com
Erica Bello
Studio Manager, Instructor
Erica Bello
Studio Manager, Instructor
ericabellojewelry.com
Beth Pohlman
Instructor
Beth Pohlman
Instructor
bethpohlman.bigcartel.com
Shana Kroiz
Instructor
Shana Kroiz
Instructor
shanakroiz.com
Jenn Parnell
Instructor
Jenn Parnell
Instructor
jennparnell.wix.com
Kirsten Rook
Instructor, Board Member
Kirsten Rook
Instructor, Board Member
Katja Toporski
Instructor
Katja Toporski
Instructor
katjatoporski.com