House of Melo: Where Tomorrows Are Promised

Carmelo Anthony

Opening October 25, 2025 at the Central Library, the exhibit will transform our historic 350,000-square-foot building into House of Melo HQ. Visitors will experience rare artifacts, personal collections, and cultural mementos that highlight Anthony’s impact on sports, style, business, and social justice. The exhibit will remain on view through late December and is free and open to all. 

This multi-layered celebration extends beyond the Central Library. Through public programs and neighborhood branch activations, the initiative reflects both Anthony’s legacy and the Library’s mission: to make culture, history, and opportunity accessible to everyone. 

Curated by award-winning writer D. Watkins and creative director Khalilah Beavers, the exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore unseen aspects of Anthony’s journey while celebrating the resilience and creativity of Baltimore. 

The Pratt Library is honored to welcome the community to share in this historic moment. Additional details and digital elements will be available at TheHouseofMelo.com. More information about this exciting exhibit and related events will be announced as details become available, so check back and follow the Pratt Library on Facebook, Instagram, and X for up-to-date information.

About Carmelo Anthony

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductee, 10-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Carmelo Anthony has led a storied career—earning three Olympic gold medals and ranking in the top ten on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. This fall, he will join NBC as an NBA Analyst, offering his unique perspective and experience from over two decades. Off the court, Anthony has built a global presence through business ventures and philanthropic efforts. Alongside longtime business partner Asani Swann, he co-founded VII(N) The Seventh Estate, a global wine estate brand. The pair also launched Creative 7, a purpose-driven, multi-platform content company focused on television, film, audio, and digital storytelling. Anthony currently executive produces and hosts 7pm in Brooklyn, a top-charting digital series created in partnership with Wave Sports + Entertainment. The show explores the intersection of basketball and culture. His lifestyle brand, STAYME7O, reflects his personal mantra and mindset, aiming to build a supportive community and positively impact lives. Anthony is a New York Times bestselling author with his memoir, Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised, which details the stories of his upbringing and the immeasurable odds he overcame to make it to where he is today. Social justice and equality have informed and continue to serve as the throughline for all of Anthony’s endeavors, including his work as co-founder of The Social Change Fund, which was created in response to the continued racial injustice across our country and aims to support critical and timely issues impacting the Black community.