From The Banner · Jasmine Vaughn-Hall · · 1m 10s
Baltimore Artist Shares Paintings via Scavenger Hunt
Baltimore artist Zoë Austrie hides femme-forward paintings across city for anyone to find and keep.
In brief
Baltimore artist Zoë Austrie hides femme-forward paintings across city for anyone to find and keep. Zoë Austrie’s Baltimore scavenger hunt lets residents discover and keep her original paintings by hiding them in public spaces. Originally reported by The Banner.
Zoë Austrie’s Art Hunt
Baltimore artist Zoë Austrie shares original paintings through citywide scavenger hunt.
Femme-Forward Focus
Her paintings celebrate women’s full expressions: powerful, vulnerable, and unapologetic.
Citywide Locations
She hid four paintings in Hampden, Charles Village, Fells Point, and Mount Vernon.
Social Media Clues
Austrie uses TikTok and Instagram to share clues and preview art for followers.
First Grabber
Kiarah Stroughter found a painting near The Walters Art Museum in Mount Vernon.
Art’s Purpose
Austrie says art finds people when they’re not seeking it, creating community connections.
Local Reactions
London LeGrand, a stylist, says Austrie’s work redefines Baltimore’s cultural narrative.
Next Steps
Austrie plans to place a fifth painting in Hampden Wednesday morning.
Community Impact
The hunt encourages residents to engage with art and local spaces.
The key point
Zoë Austrie’s Baltimore scavenger hunt lets residents discover and keep her original paintings by hiding them in public spaces.
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