About
Bolton Art Collective is an initiative between two friends who are neighbors in Baltimore City, Maryland. Bolton Hill is the neighborhood; and the garden park on Bolton Street happens to be the original meeting place to discuss creative ideas with coffee in hand on a sunny day.
An art collective is a group of artists who own and manage their independent artworks and client roster but come together to work on larger projects. Often times, art collectives have members spanning in various industry experiences and vast skillsets.
And that’s what we do. We come together in person or virtually to join forces and share artistic resources.
Artist Members
The two friends who drink lots of coffee and talk Art...
Jessi Kim
Co-Founder of Bolton Art Collective (BAC)
Art enthusiast with experiences in all spectrums of the creative world: impressionist style painter, graphic and website designer, photojournalist, artist in resident, copy writer, gallery assistant, design fellow and studio aide.
Having dabbled in various aspects, she currently focuses on Art Marketing and connecting people.
But on her own, her artwork centers on the study of color and light.
She has won Baltimore City and Maryland state grants, and recently through BAC: an art contest.
Jessi drinks her coffee as a drip with a splash of half and half.
Kat Parker
Co-Founder of Bolton Art Collective (BAC)
Has passion to create eye catching content for people to enjoy. Graphic designer, with focus on 3D modeling. Preference for video game design.
- BFA @ Maryland Institute College of Art in Animation
- Featured artist on LED Baltimore and Ript Apparel
- Participated in several gallery shows in York, Pennsylvania
- Selected to paint and install a public art cicada in Baltimore for Cicada Parade-a
- Winner of contest through BAC
Enjoys specialty iced lattes with seasonal flavors.
Collaboration
Sharing ownership of a project as a team completes the phrase: “Teamwork makes the Dream work.” The goals of Bolton Art Collective is sharing and guiding one another of anything that is relevant to the needs of an artist. This can range:
- Purchasing and/or sharing equipment, space, or tools and materials
- Marketing for upcoming events
- Sourcing Commision Work
- Applying for Artist-in-Residence
- Locating Art Scholarships
- Joining Independent Projects
- Finding Studio Spaces
- Group Discussions & Meetings
- Art Critique sessions for feedback
- Field Trips to Gallery openings & Museums
- Planning for Public Art
- Happy Hour & Meet-Ups
- Carpooling
- Taking art classes together
- Finding fundraising opportunities
- Participating as vendors for festivals
- Applying for Solo Exhibitions or Group Shows
- Entering Art Contests & Competitions
- Finding Artist retreats
- Applying for Grant Opportunities
- Editing writing to video clips
- New Friendships
Showcasing of Projects
Artwork (see Red circle 🔴 )placed at corner of
200 E Pratt St Baltimore, Maryland
Artwork (Blakey’s Susana) participating in the
2024 Art of Racing Competition
from Preakness Stakes Pimlico Office
By: Kat Parker and Jessi Kim
Feedback
From Artists and Clients
Several years ago Jessi connected me with my first client in a niche market that I still create art for today. She was able to make a successful referral because she knew my skillset and the services I offer as well as understand the client’s request. I fulfilled my first commission and I am forever grateful for her help in sourcing the connection. I look forward to continuing to build repertoire with other clients.
- Juju Judy Duran, Artist
Jessi helped me meet artist Judy. I wanted a specific art piece to gift. Though Judy was in a different state, she completed my commission and carefully delivered the work across state lines. Most importantly, the gift of art was well received.
- Kevin Colohan, Client
Kat and I went to art school in our youth. We continue to stay friends and as art colleagues. She visits my studio and we also meet up for meals with our conversation topics about how to how to grow as an artist.
- Stephenie Burgee, Artist
Become a Member
Unlike setting up a formal business, there's no major commitment to be a member of an art collective. It can be as simple as having a conversation with a fellow creator and deciding to work on a ‘something’ together. That ‘something’ then goes well and kindles a spark for future visionary endeavors.
At Bolton Art Collective, we keep it simple. If you’re creative, you can join! Member dues are:
$15 for the year ($1.25/per month) - your name and short Bio will be on the Artist Members page
$25 for the year - The above and your the artist website gets added to the Portfolios page
$5 per month, for month to month option - Get all of the above for the certain months you want to retain onboard.
Contact
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The Art Gallery of Josephus Augustinus Brentano,
Adriaan de Lelie, c. 1790 - c. 1799
oil on panel
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