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Baltimore City's Arts Council

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is a nonprofit cultural organization that serves as the city's arts council, inspires and engages audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and cultivates the city's creative economy through the arts, events, and film industry.

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The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as the arts council, events producer, and film office for the City of Baltimore. In addition to organizing and supporting free citywide events, BOPA uplifts Baltimore’s creative community through funding and support to artists, arts programs, and cultural organizations across the City. BOPA is the primary advocate for the arts within the City of Baltimore, and BOPA’s annual economic impact for special events and festivals is $111.1 million.

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

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

Artist Resources