Community Arts Grant

Community Arts Grant

The Community Arts Grant, produced by Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA), supports community-artist collaborative design & implementation of new, exterior wall mural projects sited in underserved communities of Baltimore City. The art projects must be free and open to the public and exist in outdoor, publicly accessible space.

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Please contact Twi McCallum, Community Engagement Manager at tmccallum@promotionandarts.org or 410-752-8632 x 4301.

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2024 Community Arts Grant

The Community Arts Grant, produced by Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA), supports community-artist collaborative design & implementation of new, exterior wall mural projects sited in underserved communities of Baltimore City. The art projects must be free and open to the public and exist in outdoor, publicly accessible space. Grant applicants may request up to $19,000 in mural project funding support. BOPA will seek approvals on behalf of finalists: Environmental Review of project site, Right of Entry (permission to work on property), administer artist contracts, payments. VARA Waiver* signed by artist is required to receive award funds.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: (subject to change)

  • Applications Open: January 2025
  • Submission Deadline: March 2025
  • Grants Awarded: April 2025
  • Activities Occur: May – September 2025

Please contact Twi McCallum, Community Engagement Manager at tmccallum@promotionandarts.org or 410-752-8632 x 4301.

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Explore available resources for artists in Baltimore City, including grants, art prizes, mural projects, and more.

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