The Baltimore Jewelry Center is a non-profit metals + jewelry makerspace in Baltimore city.

We offer classes, workshops, and studio rental access to anyone with an interest in contemporary jewelry-making.

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 Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation, the Allegis Group Foundation, and the Baltimore City Kiwanis Trust.

Our Board of Directors

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Lydia Martin - Board President

Lydia Martin is a contemporary jeweler and metalsmith living and teaching in Little Rock, AR. She found her way to the BJC in 2017 and since then she has worn many hats in the community. She's been an artist in residence, an instructor, a staff member, and now Board President. Lydia believes in the power of community education spaces and the magic of the BJC. Her partnership with the BJC continues to play a large role in how she educates today, informing the programs, classes, and community building she creates for her current students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Marcy Feeney

Mary Feeney joined the BJC Board in 2023 and has been taking classes regularly since 2018. Since early 2025 she has had a semi-private bench at the BJC studio.

Before joining the board Marcy ran a successful Interior Design business. Her prior aesthetic endeavors include designing area rugs, handbags, and clothing Marcy enjoys being a part of the BJC because it allows her to be around creative people on a regular basis and her board service allows her to support and give back to the community.

Ashley Evangelista

Ashley is a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of culture, business, and people. A proud Baltimore native, she is passionate about increasing access to the arts for underrepresented communities. Ashley brings a creative lens to her professional work, and a personal love for the arts that spans from gallery walls to community spaces. She’s energized by the city’s rich culture, inspired by its makers, and firmly believes that everyone should have the opportunity to create. She also firmly believes that Old Bay belongs on everything.