From the South Baltimore Brewery District:
The Carroll-Camden Business Association, with funding from the Maryland Alcohol Producers Fund, and in partnership with the South Baltimore Brewery District has added four murals along Ostend Street. The goals of the Fund include educating the public on the history of alcohol manufacturing in the state, investing in the state’s alcohol manufacturers’ success, and enticing visitors to visit breweries, wineries and distilleries in Maryland. The initiative is part of ongoing collaborative efforts between the area’s independent craft breweries to encourage consumers to drink local on game days and beyond.
The murals were painted by Baltimore artists Marshall Adams, Caroline Lampinen, Justin Duvall and Shawn James of Mural Masters, and are featured on properties owned by Elemental Metalworks, 1100 Wicomico, Second Chance, and Excel Machine & Fabrication. They show each artist’s unique style while highlighting brewing ingredients and equipment, calls-to-action to support Baltimore beer, and celebrating beer made here in Maryland and more specifically Pigtown and Carroll-Camden.
Owner of Checkerspot Brewing, Judy Neff, says “We’re proud to be part of the positive change and beautification happening at the gateway to Baltimore. It’s exciting to see that transformation becoming visible, starting with the four new murals along Ostend Street and we look forward to seeing that momentum continue.”
In addition to Checkerspot, the area includes Pickett Brewing, M8 Beer, and Mystique Barrel Brewing and Lager House all just blocks from the stadiums. Kate Conway of Pickett Brewing hopes that “with the development happening around the stadium and entertainment district, and additional concerts and sporting events coming to Baltimore, that the place-making efforts encourage folks to support local businesses in Baltimore.”
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