Katie Pumprey: A History-Making Swim

In June 2024, ultra-marathon open-water swimmer and Baltimore resident, Katie Pumprey, made history by swimming 24 miles from Sandy Point State Park to Baltimore’s Harborplace. The event celebrated a decades-long effort to clean up the Baltimore harbor. Katie is a full-time visual artist who creates large-scale painting and sculptures inspired by her passion for the water. Hear about Katie’s personal journey, work and what challenge she will tackle next.