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Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

Baltimore is thriving
CEO Donna Drew Sawyer shines a light on Baltimore in "The Washington Post." "Our city is not just surviving; it's also thriving."
Youth Arts Council 2019-2020 Applications Are Now Open!
The Baltimore Office of Promotion& The Arts (BOPA) is inviting teen creatives to join the BOPA Youth Arts Council in order for Baltimore’s youth perspective to be heard in arts programming and policy. We are seeking creative young people between the ages of 14 and 19 who have an interest in the arts, writing, event planning, and education policy. An application is now available online!
Sound Off Live! presented by Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore
Sound Off Live! (SOL!), presented by Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore, is Baltimore's premier "Battle of the Bands" event for emerging artists located in Maryland and the surrounding region.
Baltimore, stay tuned for Artscape 2020 applications!
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts thanks everyone who braved the heat for Artscape 2019. This spirited festival happened because of the support of artists, business and community partners, residents, vendors, sponsors and visitors. We look forward to celebrating the arts next year with you! Baltimore, stay tuned for Artscape 2020 applications!
We Are Illuminating Baltimore’s Brilliance
BOPA has worked with the passionate people and experienced the dynamic culture and diversity that make our city great. #WeAreBaltimore
Support the Arts in Baltimore
Text ARTS to 52000 to donate $5 to BOPA to support Baltimore’s artists, art programs, events and festivals. Image Credit: Art @ Work 2017 in partnership with Jubilee Arts Baltimore by lead artist Megan Lewis and artist assistant Kenneth C. Clemons
2019 Sondheim Winner: Akea Brionne Brown
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts announces Akea Brionne Brown as the winner of the 14th annual Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize.

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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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