Fans and members of the community will have the chance to view the completed mural during the Merriweather District’s ninth annual Books in Bloom event on Saturday, May 10, to be held in Color Burst Park. The festival offers attendees the chance to meet their favorite authors, discover new books and participate in events for all ages. Ravens cheerleaders and mascot Poe will also be on hand from 12 – 1 p.m. for photos with fans in front of the mural. The event is free and open to the public.
“I’ve always been a Ravens fan,” Lewis added. “I’m proud to call both the team and this city home and to help beautify the place I love.”
With the completion of the mural in Howard County, the Ravens have already begun working on their next project at a location in Wicomico County on the Eastern Shore.
Fans across the state can follow the progress and learn more about the artwork and artists at baltimoreravens.com/paintthestatepurple.
About Megan Lewis
Megan Lewis (b. 1989, Baltimore, Md.) is a multidisciplinary artist known for her vibrant figurative paintings, large-scale murals and innovative furniture design. Lewis, a BFA graduate in Illustration, combines bold patterns, rich textures and mixed media elements, such as collage, fabric and photography, to explore themes of transformation, self-discovery and personal evolution.
Her work is recognized for its emotive power, using gaze and gesture to draw viewers into reflective narratives. As a muralist, she has made a lasting impact on Baltimore’s visual landscape with public commissions at the Penn Metro Station, Oriole Park, the Ravens and Baltimore public schools. Her client list also includes national brands like Doritos-Solid Black, Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, HBO Max and the US Open.
About Merriweather District
The Merriweather District is located at the center of Columbia, Md., one of the first master planned communities in the U.S., founded by legendary developer James W. Rouse in 1967. Howard Hughes is executing the downtown Columbia master plan, a 30-year, $5 billion initiative to deliver on Rouse’s vision of a “city in the garden,” with the development of the Merriweather District. At full buildout, the district will encompass more than 14 million square feet of residential, office, hotel, retail, cultural and public uses, including public parks, trails and more. The Merriweather District has become a vibrant neighborhood and community anchor, featuring a dynamic mix of restaurants, experiential retail, modern residences and newly renovated office space. For more information, please visit https://merriweatherdistrict.com/.