Black Sox Memorial Sculpture Project - Meet the Artists Community Event & Showcase
Thank you for joining us on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm (hybrid) for an evening introducing the shortlisted artists for the Black Sox Memorial Sculpture Project (BSSP). In-person location: City Garage, 101 W. Dickman Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
This project will create a public memorial honoring the legacy of the Baltimore Black Sox historic Negro Leagues baseball team. The sculpture will be located in the future Westport & Smith Cove Waterfront Park as part of the broader Reimagine Middle Branch initiative. Learn more about the BSSP on the Baltimore Black Sox Memorial page.
After reviewing submissions from artists, the project team has selected six finalists whose concepts will help shape this tribute to the players and community that helped defined this important chapter of Baltimore’s history. At this event, people heard directly from the shortlisted artists about their vision for the Memorial and their artistic approach to honoring the Baltimore Black Sox through public art.
Attendees at the event:
Met the shortlisted artists:
Vinnie Bagwell
Austen Brantley
Rodney Carroll
Toby Mendez
Matthew Gremmell
Alvin Pettit
Heard about their design concepts and creative vision
Learned about the Memorial timeline and selection process
Saw how the Memorial connects to the future Westport Waterfront Park development
Check out the Artists’ presentation:
Parks & People, in partnership with the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP), is proud to support the creation of the Baltimore Black Sox Memorial in Westport.
Reimagine Middle Branch, a community-driven initiative, is led by the City of Baltimore, South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, and Parks & People, working alongside a team of expert consultants, stakeholders, and Baltimoreans.