The Baltimore Jewelry Center is an independent educational non-profit growing a community for the study and practice of metalworking for new and established artists.
Since opening the Baltimore Jewelry Center, we have educated over 2,000 students in metalsmithing, provided studio access to over 250 artists, and exposed over 2,000 patrons to art jewelry through exhibitions and free programming.
As a nonprofit, the Baltimore Jewelry Center is dependent on donations to operate. Donations allow us to offer high quality artistic and educational opportunities and studio space access at an affordable rate to both new and established artists. Your donations also help support specific programming that allows us to engage with students from a variety of backgrounds.
Your donations will allow us to offer scholarships, work study, and residency opportunities to new and emerging artists, host free workshops and artist talks, implement kids and teens programming, and develop exhibitions in our gallery.
Individual Donors
Individual donors can help support the Baltimore Jewelry Center by making one time and recurring donations via paypal, or by mailing their donation directly to our studio. Individuals can also choose to donate a class or studio rental to help support students at the Baltimore Jewelry Center.
If you or your family have a donor-advised fund, please consider including us in your grant recommendations. We are also able to accept gifts from IRA accounts, for those community members who are looking to allocate required distributions from their accounts.
Planned Giving
Planned Giving is a tremendous way to support the work of the Baltimore Jewelry Center. It’s also a wonderful way to honor a loved one or commemorate dedication to craft and art education. It is never too soon or too late to plan how you want to be remembered.
Through planned giving, you can fulfill philanthropic goals in tandem with financial and estate planning. You can support the work of the Baltimore Jewelry Center through your will or retirement plan, through the gift of stocks, or through a gift that continues to provide income for you.
If you would like to ensure the future of the Baltimore Jewelry Center and support the next generation of metalsmiths, a planned gift secures that. By making Baltimore Jewelry Center part of your estate plans, you may benefit through tax savings while sustaining the future of Baltimore Jewelry Center
To learn more about the many ways that you can support the Baltimore Jewelry Center through planned giving, please call us at 410-243-0479 or email Shane Prada at info@baltimorejewelrycenter.org
Corporate Donations
Many employers have a philanthropic matching gift program, where the company contributes to any non-profit organization chosen by their employees for charitable donations. Matching gift programs vary. Some match dollar-for-dollar, and others double the original donation.
By inquiring about whether your employer will match your gift to the Baltimore Jewelry Center, you’ll help increase awareness of our mission, and may increase your donation’s impact.
Who Should My Employer Contact to Set Up Matching Gifts or Workplace Giving?
You or your employer can call us at (410) 243-0479, or email us with any questions related to matching gifts, workplace giving, philanthropic partnerships or more.
Volunteering
Volunteers can donate their time by supporting us during BJC Focus Symposium, Ornamenta, and fundraising events. Volunteering on a committee also helps support the BJC and allows outside voices to contribute to our programing.
If you are interested in joining us please email the studio at info@baltimorejewelrycenter.org
Programming at the Baltimore Jewelry Center in 2025 is made possible by generosity and support of the following foundations:
