Open Works
Perfect for
- Makers
- Designers
- Entrepreneurs
- Workshop Seekers
The details
Why visit
One of Baltimore's biggest maker spaces — a creative hub where local artists, entrepreneurs, and designers build, prototype, and teach. Worth a stop if you're into design, fabrication, or the infrastructure behind a creative city.
Don't miss
Maker studios, classes, and creative community.
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Station North Art Walk
Happening Friday, July 10 (during the conference) — a district-wide evening where Station North's galleries, studios, and creative businesses open their doors. If your schedule allows, this is one of the easiest ways to explore multiple Black-owned and Black-forward creative spaces in a single evening while you're in town for AIM.
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