Birdland Music Series, Powered by PNC, Unveils 11th Installation, in Harlem Park Neighborhood
Today the Orioles unveiled the 11th installation in the Birdland Murals Series, powered by PNC, created by Baltimore artist KID BALLOON. This is his second installment of the Birdland Murals series. This marks the third mural located in the community. The mural is displayed on the exterior wall of the Harlem Park Recreation Center in the Harlem Park neighborhood of Baltimore City, near the Orioles Adopt-A-School, Harlem Park Elementary Middle School. This installation further represents the Orioles' and PNC Bank’s shared commitment to strengthening our youth, and investing in Baltimore through art, culture, and meaningful community engagement.
Kid Balloon’s mural captures a moment of childhood imagination and hometown pride and features a young girl swinging high into the sky, dreaming of flying like an Oriole Bird. Dressed in the Orioles’ iconic black and orange, she rises alongside the birds, symbolizing the freedom, joy, and possibility that come with believing in your dreams. The mural is placed beside the Harlem Park playground, inviting every child who passes by to feel that same emotion when play turns into flight and imagination takes wing. It is a celebration of the Orioles, Baltimore, and the limitless potential of our youth.
“PNC is honored to support the latest Birdland Murals installation,” said LAURA GAMBLE, PNC regional president for Greater Maryland. “With deep roots in Baltimore, we remain committed to investing in the arts and in communities like Harlem Park, where local artists help shape the cultural identity that makes our city so vibrant.”
The Orioles robust partnership with the Harlem Park community began in April 2024, when the club launched the Adopt-A-School program, which is grounded in the belief that unwavering support and impactful opportunities can play a pivotal role in accelerating student and school success. This allows the Orioles to stand as a committed partner in impacting Harlem Park students’ lives and learning for years to come. A continued example of this now includes this mural, that will be a reminder of a continued and steadfast connection between the Orioles, PNC, and the Harlem Park community.
“Our commitment to Harlem Park has always extended beyond the walls of the school, and this incredible mural is a reflection of that dedication,” said KERRY R. WATSON, JR., Orioles Executive Vice President of Public Affairs. “It will serve as a conversation piece, a source of inspiration, and a lasting symbol of the Orioles’ commitment to the greater Harlem Park community for generations to come. We’re proud to partner with our friends at PNC and the incredibly talented Kid Balloon to bring this project to life.”
“Rec & Parks is proud to celebrate this new mural that will stand for decades as a symbol of pride and possibility in Harlem Park. Thank you to the Baltimore Orioles and PNC Bank for their continued investment in Baltimore’s neighborhoods,” said DR. REGINALD MOORE, Director of Baltimore City Recreation & Parks. “I hope this mural serves as a vibrant reminder to families that this recreation center is here for them. We’re excited to see it inspire more residents to walk through our doors, explore our programs, and take full advantage of all Rec & Parks has to offer.”
The Birdland Murals series, powered by PNC, began in 2019 and has totaled 10 murals, seven of which were painted throughout Oriole Park, one on the west side of the Baltimore Convention Center, one in the Waverly community of Baltimore, and now this latest installment in the Harlem Park neighborhood. One mural, located inside Gate C at Oriole Park was redone by Kid Balloon during the 2025 season. As this series continues to filter throughout the city, it exemplifies how The Ballpark That Forever Changed Baseball™ and the Orioles organization is a cornerstone piece and cultural hub for the city.
Kid Balloon, a multidisciplinary visual artist from Baltimore, is known for his bold, community-focused public art. Whether working with students on school murals or creating large-scale public pieces, Kid Balloon brings vibrant, feel-good energy to every project, a reminder that art, like a balloon, can rise above and bring people together. For more information on the Birdland Murals series, visit Orioles.com/Murals. Downloadable b-roll footage is available, courtesy of the Baltimore Orioles, at Frame.io (password: Media2026). Downloadable photos are also available via PhotoShelter, courtesy of the Orioles (password: Media2026).
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