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Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

A Message From CEO Donna Sawyer
As this pandemic divisively plays out, the BOPA team is leaning into our role as Baltimore’s Arts Council, Film Office and Events Producer. Though we can’t gather like we did at Brilliant Baltimore in November and we’re hoping to for Artscape in July, we will continue to do all we can to strengthen the arts and community in Baltimore and beyond... (More here)
Emergency Statement & Resources
See Maryland State Arts Council for additional resource lists, FAQ’s, and information that are being compiled by various organizations.
BOPA Census
As Baltimore’s Arts Council, we are committed to focusing and educating on how important it is to have a complete Census count of our creative community. Take part in the Census and shape your future. Participate to say “I count!”
Semifinalist For Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize
The 15th annual Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize semifinalists have been announced. Thirty-five artists have been selected for the semifinal round by 2020 jurors Gary Carrion-Murayari, Nona Faustine, and Diya Vij.

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BOPA's annual economic impact for special events and festivals $111.1 million

Artscape welcomes more than 350,000 guests

Light City's total economic impact on Baltimore City is approximately $44.3 million

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