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Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

Greetings from the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts
The arts are forever evolving to meet the challenges and opportunities of the world around us. When the world shut down, the arts persisted— online, inside homes, in backyards and on front porches.(Image: Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards Ceremony Exhibit 2020)
Baltimore Open Studio
Baltimore Open Studio Tour is an annual showcase of artist studios throughout Baltimore City, held each October as part of Free Fall Baltimore and in conjunction with National Arts and Humanities Month. (Lauren R. Lyde in her studio at School 33 Art Center; Photo credit: Tiffany Jones)
Applications Now Open
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts provides grants, ranging from $250 to $1,500, to cultural organizations with operating budgets under $300,000 to provide free events during the month of October.
2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Application
The Scholastic Awards look for work demonstrating originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. Regional recognition includes Gold Key awards, Silver Key awards, and Honorable Mentions.
Virtual Recap
August was full of virtual and in-person events. Experiences such as the Artist Pop-Up Exhibitions, the B2020 Virtual Exhibition, the Virtual Artist Café, and Saturday Night Virtual DJs.
Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar
The 43rd season of the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar is open every Sunday from 7 am to 12 pm, until December 20.
Updates for Fall 2020 Programming
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, BOPA has postponed the Baltimore Book Festival, Light City, and the remaining end-of-the-year events.
Emergency Statement & Resources
See Maryland State Arts Council for additional resource lists, FAQ’s, and information that are being compiled by various organizations.

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