Paint & Sip Night: An Arts Advocacy Fundraiser for Maryland Public Schools

Join the arts education community for the AEMS Paint & Sip Night, an arts advocacy fundraiser in support of Maryland public schools on January 28, 2026, at the Strand Theater in Baltimore!

Doors open at 6:30 PM with featured artist Joy McNeal-Smith of Paint 4 the People ready to assist guests with design ideas to customize their own ceramic mug.

Purchase a ticket to participate in a door prize giveaway from Blick Art Materials.

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Purchase 2 tix for 15% off each ticket and:

• Make it a date night
• Enjoy an afternoon of art with your family
• Invite coworkers for happy hour
• Meet other arts advocates
• Network to make new friends
• Celebrate a birthday
• Gift an activity for a loved one while supporting a good cause

Let’s sip, paint, and make a difference! Ticket sales end Monday, January 19th.

For more info contact AEMS via email: [email protected] Learn more about arts education advocacy for Maryland public schools by visiting www.aems-edu.org.

Learn more about the Strand Theater Co and its upcoming show, In Her Own Words: A Tribute to the Ancestors - Scenes read by Black Women playwrights.

Visit: www.strand-theater.org.

Previous event guests excited to show off their customized glass beer steins.

Info: Joy McNeal-Smith is a 24 year veteran Art educator with Baltimore City Public Schools dedicated to fostering creativity and self-expression in her students. As the owner and operator of Paint 4 The People, a mobile art party experience, she brings the joy of art making to communities through engaging events and face painting. Joy passionately believes that art is for everyone and ensures her events create welcoming, inclusive spaces, where creativity can flourish. Joy’s mission is to inspire and connect people of all ages through the transformative power of art.

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