OUR GALLERIES
Motor House is home to two gallery spaces; Main Gallery and the West Bay Gallery.
Our galleries introduce you to the visual art work of Baltimore's bold and vibrant artistic community. We focus on providing a platform for local emerging artists through a lens of justice and equity. Our reach and impact is amplified through key partnerships with organizations like Arts Every Day, Asia North Festival, and more. ​
Gallery Exhibitions are on view during all Motor House events and for guided tours with our staff each Friday 11AM - 1PM.
WEST BAY GALLERY
ON VIEW: FREEDOM'S JOURNEY
"Freedom’s Journey" by Metal Sculptor Freedom Jones: A Powerful Exploration of Liberation at The Motor House
This February, "Freedom’s Journey", the latest body of work by renowned metal sculptor Freedom Jones, will open at The Motor House in honor of Black History Month. Inspired by the legacy of Harriet Tubman and shaped by conversations with formerly incarcerated men and women who found freedom within themselves during confinement, this exhibition is a profound meditation on resilience, transformation, and inner liberation.
Jones’s multisensory collection combines welded metal, blown glass, audio recordings, and a short film to tell the story of breaking free from mental, societal, and systemic constraints. At its heart is a striking prison door installation, where visitors are invited to walk through and step over a symbolic chain—an act that represents confronting personal and collective limitations.
Drawing from Tubman’s enduring spirit of perseverance and freedom, "Freedom’s Journey" captures the triumph of the human spirit, celebrating those who have transcended physical imprisonment to achieve mental and emotional liberation. Each piece invites viewers to reflect on their own journey and find hope and inspiration in the process of transformation.
ARTIST TALK FEB 19TH 7PM - 8PM
CLOSING RECEPTION FEB 26TH 6PM - 8PM
MAIN GALLERY
ON VIEW THROUGH FEB 26TH: FEBRUARY'S HUE
February’s Hue exists at the intersection of Blackness and contemporary art, evoking a conversation on personal and collective identities in creative expression. Featuring the work of seven artists—Alexander Jah, Yewande Kotun Davis, Maurice Scarlett III, Melissa Sutherland Moss, Reginald Lewis, Gen Fraser, and Na’Taja Artist—the exhibition journeys through the complexities of African Diasporic history while confronting the evolving contours of Blackness. These artists challenge dominant historical narratives and offer new interpretations of the culture. Together, their works create a space where the past and present collide, inviting a reimagining of how Blackness is embodied, understood, and experienced today.
ARTIST TALK AND CLOSING RECEPTION FEB 26TH 6PM - 8PM
NATE ANDERSON
Nate Anderson ake APoetNamedNate, is a versatile artist from Baltimore, boasts a diverse artistic background as a poet, music producer, songwriter, creative director, filmmaker, author and curator. Renowned for his poetry productions, including the esteemed Charm City Slam, he brings together nationally ranked and amateur poets, fostering a space for authentic poetry experiences. With two notable short films under his belt, he served as the co-director and executive musical producer of The Unveiling of God / a love letter to my forefathers and as the creative director and music producer of A Black Girl’s Country. Both films have been showcased in museums, schools, and universities. In 2023, Baltimore Magazine honored
APoetNamedNate as Best Filmmaker of Baltimore. His book, Anticipational Love Poems, a sobering rumination of love, desire, and conflict is currently available everywhere books are sold.
