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Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

School 33 Open Studio Tour
An annual citywide event, Open Studio Tour has brought together professional artists and the general public, giving collectors and art lovers the opportunity to visit the studios of visual artists. Visit the studios of artists in Baltimore, and get a chance to meet the artist, see their work and a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their working processes.
Free Fall Baltimore
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is proud to present Free Fall Baltimore, a citywide celebration that offers hundreds of free arts & cultural events at participating venues throughout Baltimore City. New this year! Free Fall Baltimore will run Tuesday, October 1 through Sunday, November 10, 2019, connecting it to the Baltimore Book Festival and Light City.
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7–12. Through the Awards, students receive opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. Students across America submitted nearly 340,000 original works this year in 29 different categories of art and writing.
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.
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

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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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