The Patterson Theater houses the Creative Alliance, a non-profit organization that show cases the work of Baltimore visual and performing artists. It sits on the corner of Eastern Avenue and East Street in the Highlandtown District. Explorations of this neighborhood have uncovered a great Value Village, streets overflowing with the aromas of pizza, grilled chicken, and corned beef, small family-owned businesses, convenience and liquor stores, a couple of pawn shops, dollar stores, and neighborhood bars. Then there's the massive Patterson Park. On any given block one hears Spanish, Arabic, French, and Baltimorese, a kind of no-nonsense take on the English language.
I love that these grand old theaters have found a mission in support of artists and the vibrance art brings to a community. It is truly a creative alliance between this organization and the surrounding community. In addition to the eight artist studios, there are several exhibition spaces here, a small theater for live performances, a media center that gives classes to the public, a supportive staff and a full calendar of events.
cheers
LAFF
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