Artscape – America's largest free arts festival – returns September 22-24, 2023.
Artscape is back! The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is excited to bring back Artscape for its 38th year after a three-year hiatus! The beloved Baltimore arts festival is where art lovers, families, and tourists come together to celebrate art, culture, and performance! Artscape is proud to showcase artists and makers, live concerts, visual arts experiences, performing arts, fashion designers, kid-focused activities, film, experimental music, improv and comedy, literary arts programming and culinary delights. We encourage artists and festival goers to embrace Artscape for what it is – a fully accessible, 100% FREE, world-class arts festival – right here in the heart of Baltimore City. Everyone’s invited to Artscape, let's celebrate the arts in Baltimore together!
ARTSCAPE
Artscape is AMERICA’S LARGEST FREE outdoor arts festival, rocking the cultural heart of Baltimore since 1982. The festival was designed as an Arts Fair that marketed Baltimore as a cultural hub, generated local community support for the arts, and stimulated economic development and investment in the Mt. Vernon/Bolton Hill neighborhood. In 2019 (the last time Artscape was held), Artscape featured more than 200 artist performers and over 100 visual artists and artisans.
Festival Hours
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
5PM – 10PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
9PM - 11PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
11AM – 3PM MAIN STAGE HOURS
11AM – 11PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
9PM - PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
11AM-5PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
LOCATION: Midtown Baltimore and the Station North Arts & Entertainment District
ABOUT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Presenting an unparalleled opportunity, Artscape's Community Engagement program aims to highlight arts and cultural organizations who support the arts and rich culture in Baltimore and the surrounding region. Organizations with activities, programming and resources focused on arts and cultural disciplines (visual arts, performing arts, literary arts and culinary arts) are encouraged to apply.
The Community Engagement program is located outdoors in tents within the festival footprint. In keeping with the spirit of the festival, all crafts, demonstrations and workshops must be free and open to the public the entire Artscape weekend. All activities must be staffed during all festival hours.
APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY:
This application is for non-profit arts/cultural organizations looking to have an exhibit space at the festival. This is a terrific opportunity to connect with Artscape's audience of thousands of attendees; Artscape is a fun, turnkey event to showcase your organization's mission, market your message and interact with the community.
Applying does not grant acceptance. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed nor considered. Applications will not be accepted nor reviewed after the application deadline (11:59pm Friday June 30 2023).
By submitting this application, you agree to the Terms of Use (includes Rules & Regulations, Terms & Conditions, and Liability and Insurance). Exhibitor Guidelines will be sent to accepted applicants prior to the festival dates.
WHAT ARTSCAPE PROVIDES:
- [1] 10' x 10' exhibit space, [1] table and [2] chairs
- Access to electricity
- Festival-issued sign featuring your organization's name
- Listing with link to your organization's website on Artscape.org
- Access to an audience of 350,000 over three fun-filled days of festival!
- Questions? Contact Jackie Downs, Senior Director, Arts Council and Programming at jdowns@promotionandarts.org or at 410.752.8632
ZOOM INFORMATION SESSION - When: May 24, 2023 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
- Register in advance for this meeting below
- https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfu6tpzIjH9VDt6UNbKpSRMoxsB_zCMAq
Artscape – America's largest free arts festival – returns September 22-24, 2023.
Artscape is back! The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is excited to bring back Artscape for its 38th year after a three-year hiatus! The beloved Baltimore arts festival is where art lovers, families, and tourists come together to celebrate art, culture, and performance! Artscape is proud to showcase artists and makers, live concerts, visual arts experiences, performing arts, fashion designers, kid-focused activities, film, experimental music, improv and comedy, literary arts programming and culinary delights. We encourage artists and festival goers to embrace Artscape for what it is – a fully accessible, 100% FREE, world-class arts festival – right here in the heart of Baltimore City. Everyone’s invited to Artscape, let's celebrate the arts in Baltimore together!
ARTSCAPE
Artscape is AMERICA’S LARGEST FREE outdoor arts festival, rocking the cultural heart of Baltimore since 1982. The festival was designed as an Arts Fair that marketed Baltimore as a cultural hub, generated local community support for the arts, and stimulated economic development and investment in the Mt. Vernon/Bolton Hill neighborhood. In 2019 (the last time Artscape was held), Artscape featured more than 200 artist performers and over 100 visual artists and artisans.
Festival Hours
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 5PM – 10PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - 11PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 11AM – 3PM MAIN STAGE HOURS 11AM – 11PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 11AM-5PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
LOCATION: Midtown Baltimore and the Station North Arts & Entertainment District
ABOUT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts seeks city agencies and organization to participate in Artscape, where Baltimore comes together. Artscape's draws 350,000 attendees over its three days. BOPA's festivals are a fun, turnkey opportunity to reach thousands of people in an immersive environment.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please include a thoughtful and descriptive proposal with details on your activity/programming; connections to the arts and commitment to the spirit of BOPA festivals. This form is the only method of application.
Rules & Regulations· Participants agree that BOPA and BFAI Inc. have the right to reproduce digital images or the reproductions of selected works for publicity and/or marketing purposes.
· Exhibitors must keep their space open and staffed, for all festival hours of operation.
· Participants are required to set-up and breakdown their booth/area in the festival-designated time frames. · Participants who have not paid the required booth/space fee prior to the festival will not be permitted to set-up and participate during the festival.
· Stand-alone/pop-up tents are prohibited.
· Unauthorized/unapproved use of any festival space is prohibited.
· Exhibitor set-up is confined to the assigned tent footprint.
· Storage areas located behind or outside the tent footprint is prohibited.
· Amplified sound and/or sound systems in your booth is prohibited.
· Your materials must fit into the space you reserved, and be designed to separate you from your neighbors.
· Electricity: You will have access to 20 amps of electricity per 10’x10’ space. Bring a heavy-duty outdoor extension cord of at least 25 feet in order to access electricity for your booth. The festival will not have extension cords to borrow, rent or purchase.
· Lighting: BOPA provides 1-2 lights per tent only. You will need to plug the lights into the electrical box behind your tent and then turn them on. You may want to bring supplementary lighting for your display.
· Signage: BOPA provides an individual sign for each exhibitor. You may bring signage and other printed collateral material.
· Exhibitors are required close their tent walls each night. BOPA will have festival staff available to assist with closing tent walls at the end of each night of the festival. Exhibitors are permitted to keep their display and materials in their space overnight at their own discretion.
· Exhibitors may not re-sell, share with an unaccepted exhibitor or sublet any portion of their space – unless approved by the festival director. This includes media partners, corporate sponsors, and any/all third-parties. Violations will result in expulsion from the festival, with no refund.
· Exhibitors violating the rules of this show or who fail to cooperate with the Festival Staff will not be permitted to exhibit. The show will be monitored for misrepresentation and we reserve the right to remove any questionable, non-approved items from the show.
By submitting an application, you agree to and accept all festival terms and conditions.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Inc. (BOPA) and the Baltimore Festival of the Arts, Inc. (BFAI) reserves the right to determine and assign the Vendors onsite tent/exhibit location. Our goal is to create a successful experience for all of our participants. However, due to the large-scale nature of the festival’s logistics, BOPA will not honor Vendors requests to change or move its tent/exhibit location at any time.
2. This application, when properly executed, shall constitute a valid and binding agreement between the Vendor and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Inc. (BOPA). BOPA reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to reject any application, or to limit participation in BOPA Festivals.
3. The terms, conditions and directions of the Vendor Guidelines, as amended from time to time by BOPA, shall be provided to Vendors no less than seven days prior to the festivals' start dates. The guidelines shall be considered a part of this agreement. Vendor is responsible for reviewing the Guidelines carefully and be familiar with its terms and conditions therein.
4. The contact listed on the application portion of this agreement shall be authorized to make all decisions regarding exhibiting at BOPA Festivals.
5. BOPA Festivals takes place rain or shine, however in the case of dangerously inclement weather, BOPA reserves the right to close or suspend the event. The event will re-open when deemed to be safe by the Baltimore City Fire Department. Full or partial refunds will not be issued.
6. Under no circumstances shall BFAI or BOPA be liable for consequential, indirect, special or punitive damages of any kind in connection with its activities or omissions under this agreement regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable.
7. Failure by Vendor to adhere to any provision of this Agreement may result in cancellation of this agreement.
8. Vendor may not assign this agreement or trade, sell, share or otherwise transfer the advertising or exhibiting rights provided for in this agreement.
9. Waiver of any term of this agreement or failure of BOPA to terminate this agreement on account of any breach by Vendor shall not be deemed a waiver of BOPA’s rights to subsequently enforce any term or to terminate this contract by reason of any subsequent breach by Vendor.
10. Vendor agrees that no representations of any kind have been made to Vendor by BOPA or by any of its agents and that no understanding has been made or agreement entered into other than as set forth herein.
Liability and Insurance:
1. Vendor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts, Inc.(BOPA), the Baltimore Festival of the Arts, Inc., the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, its elected/appointed officials, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, suits, and actions including attorney’s fees and court costs, connected therewith, brought against the Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts, Inc., the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, its elected/appointed officials, employees, agents, and volunteers arising as a result of any direct or indirect, willful, or negligent act of omission of the Vendor, its employees, agents, or volunteers, EXCEPT for activities caused by the sole negligent act or omission of BOPA, BFAI, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, its elected/appointed officials, employees, agents, and volunteers arising out of this contract/agreement.
2. BOPA, sponsors and the employees, representatives and agents of each shall not be liable for any claims, liabilities, costs and charges (including attorneys’ fees and costs) for injury, loss or damage to property or persons (including death) arising out of Vendor’s activities in connection with BOPA Festivals, or any breach of representation, warranty or covenant in this agreement.
3. The Vendor is an independent contractor under this contract and has no employee, partnership, co-venture, agent or other such relationship with BOPA and BFAI.
4. The Vendor is solely responsible for securing appropriate insurance to cover his/her operations, including storage at an on-site location if provided by BOPA Festivals, in such amounts as he/she may deem necessary. BOPA and its festivals have no responsibility for any damage or loss of property of the Vendor. Vendor is advised to carry insurance for their business. If you do not carry a business insurance policy, you are advised to consider one-day or multi-day event insurance from a qualified insurance company. Proof of insurance is required from the Vendor at check-in and should be available for inspection throughout Festival duration.
5. The Vendor agrees to have as a minimum requirement Automobile Liability Insurance with a limit no less than $100,000.00 combined single limit each accident for use of owned, hired and non-owned vehicles used on festival site. Proof of Automobile Liability Insurance is required from the Vendor at check-in and should be available for inspection throughout Festival weekend.
About This Agreement:
1. Should the Vendor fail to fulfill any of his/her obligations pursuant to this agreement, BOPA/BFAI may terminate this agreement upon notice to Vendor.
2. Each provision of this agreement shall be deemed to be a separate, severable, and independently enforceable provision. The invalidity or breach of any provision shall not cause the invalidity or breach of the remaining provisions or of the agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.
3. This agreement shall in all respects be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Maryland and subject to the jurisdiction of its courts. Furthermore, the parties hereto agree that any suits or actions brought by either party against the other shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in Baltimore City.
4. This agreement, together with any exhibits or attachments, contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any other agreements or representations between them, whether oral or written. No provisions of this agreement may be amended, waived or modified except by a written agreement signed by both parties.
For more information please contact Jackie Downs at jdowns@promotionandarts.org or call (410) 752-8632.
Artscape – America's largest free arts festival – returns September 22-24, 2023.
Artscape is back! The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is excited to bring back Artscape for its 38th year after a three-year hiatus! The beloved Baltimore arts festival is where art lovers, families, and tourists come together to celebrate art, culture, and performance! Artscape is proud to showcase artists and makers, live concerts, visual arts experiences, performing arts, fashion designers, kid-focused activities, film, experimental music, improv and comedy, literary arts programming and culinary delights. We encourage artists and festival goers to embrace Artscape for what it is – a fully accessible, 100% FREE, world-class arts festival – right here in the heart of Baltimore City. Everyone’s invited to Artscape, let's celebrate the arts in Baltimore together!
ARTSCAPE
Artscape is AMERICA’S LARGEST FREE outdoor arts festival, rocking the cultural heart of Baltimore since 1982. The festival was designed as an Arts Fair that marketed Baltimore as a cultural hub, generated local community support for the arts, and stimulated economic development and investment in the Mt. Vernon/Bolton Hill neighborhood. In 2019 (the last time Artscape was held), Artscape featured more than 200 artist performers and over 100 visual artists and artisans.
Festival Hours
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 5PM – 10PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - 11PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 11AM – 3PM MAIN STAGE HOURS 11AM – 11PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 11AM-5PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
LOCATION: Midtown Baltimore and the Station North Arts & Entertainment District
ABOUT B23 Exhibition
B23 is Artscape’s new signature in-door exhibition featuring the work of the best artists based in Baltimore City and the surrounding region.
Artists can be at any stage of their career post university and can work in any discipline of art including painting, drawing, video, film, glass, textile, photography, light, sound, sculpture, and performance. Artists will be able to submit 5-7 works for consideration.
The exhibition will be open to the public until October 31, 2023.
Applicants will be notified by August 1, 2023. For more information, please contact Public Art and Curation Manager, Kirk Shannon-Butts at KSButts@promotionandarts.org.
Application Materials to Prepare
1. Applicants should include 5 images (.jpeg) or videos (.mov or .mp4) or sound-based works (.mp3) of art. Images should not exceed approximately 3MB and videos or sound-based works should not exceed approximately 200MB.
2. Artwork List that includes title, date, medium, dimensions and a description if applicable – please also note on this list whether the artwork samples are available for the exhibition.
3. Artist Resume, CV and/or Artist Statement (.doc or .pdf format)
Guidelines
1. There are no geographic restrictions for application however Baltimore- based artists are prioritized.
2. Artists 18 years and older are eligible to apply.
3. Artwork should be dropped off during the “artwork drop-off” period listed on the exhibition timeline and picked up during the listed “artwork pick-up” period. Artists who cannot meet these timeframes should make every effort to make other arrangements with a friend, colleague or family member. BOPA does not have the ability to transport artwork.
4. Artwork will be insured while it is in BOPA’s possession during installation, exhibition, and deinstallation periods. Artwork dropped off before the “artwork drop-off” time period or picked up after the “artwork pick-up” time period, is done so at the artist’s risk. Artwork will not be insured beyond listed installation, exhibition, and deinstallation periods.
5. BOPA reserves the right to reproduce images of selected artwork for printed or internet publicity and marketing purposes.
6. By submitting an application, you agree to and accept application requirements and guidelines.
Estimated Timeline
Application deadline: Friday, June 30 2023
Artist Notification: Friday July 21 2023
Artwork drop-off: Friday Sept 15th 2023
Exhibition duration: September 22 2023 - Oct 31 2023
Exhibition artwork pick-up: Wednesday November 1 2023
For more information, please contact Kirk Shannon Butts at ksbutts@promotionandarts.org or call (410) 752-8632.
Artscape – America's largest free arts festival – returns September 22-24, 2023.
Artscape is back! After a three-year hiatus, we're excited to bring back Artscape for its 38th year! The beloved Baltimore arts festival is where art lovers, families, and tourists come together to celebrate art, culture, and performance! Artscape is proud to showcase artists and makers, live concerts, visual arts experiences, performing arts, fashion designers, kid-focused activities, film, experimental music, improv and comedy, literary arts programming and culinary delights. We encourage artists and festivalgoers to embrace Artscape for what it is – a fully accessible, 100% FREE, world-class arts festival – right here in the heart of Baltimore City. Everyone’s invited to Artscape, let's celebrate the arts in Baltimore together!
Artscape is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Project Artscape Experience section of the festival. Pre COVID the festival drew 350,000+ visitors who spend more than $9.25 million with the festival’s exhibitors and vendors. More details about the 2023 Project Artscape Apparel Designer applications are below.
Project Artscape Baltimore Fashion Weekend
Artscape is excited to highlight emerging and professional apparel designers by providing a runway experience to showcase their designs. The goal of this experience is to elevate the Baltimore fashion community by providing an opportunity to showcase to a broader audience. Designers may choose to show between 5 - 15 looks with a maximum show runtime of 10 minutes. The runway experience will be held at a street level view, not on a raised runway platform.
Interactive Experience
Festival goers will have the opportunity to participate in a poll, selecting their favorite designer featured each day. The designer that receives the most votes at the end of the festival will receive an opportunity to be featured in BOPA's Emerges Baltimore Exhibition Series during the 2024 season. This show is curated in collaboration with BOPA Curator, Kirk Shannon-Butts.
Timeline/ Deadlines
Applications Open: 5/1/2023
Applicaiton Closing: 6/30/2023
Applicants Notified: 7/14/2023
Guidelines/Requirements
- Must be an apparel designer.
- All clothing must be runway ready quality.
- Must show a collection with a minimum of 5 looks.
- Designs and show must be appropriate for a family friendly audience.
- Open to all designers however we encourage Baltimore City designer's to apply.
Who Should Apply
WE ARE SEEKING APPAREL DESIGNERS ONLY. If you are a jewelry or accessories designer interested in participating in 2023 Artscape, please visit our 2023 Artist Market Application.
Panel Review
All designer applications are reviewed by a panel of industry experts and creatives in the field from Baltimore and the surrounding region.
Applicant Responsibility
All selected applicants are responsible for selecting their own models, hair, make-up and any additional necessities required for their runway experience. ARTSCAPE is responsible for providing the runway, seating promotion and host.
INFORMATION SESSION
Event: Artscape General Info Session
Date: 5/3/23
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201
RSVP: HERE
Questions? Contact Devin Shacklett, Programming Coordinator (dshacklett@promotionandarts.org or 410-752-8632.
Artscape – America's largest free arts festival – returns September 22-24, 2023.
Artscape is back! The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is excited to bring back Artscape for its 38th year after a three-year hiatus! The beloved Baltimore arts festival is where art lovers, families, and tourists come together to celebrate art, culture, and performance! Artscape is proud to showcase artists and makers, live concerts, visual arts experiences, performing arts, fashion designers, kid-focused activities, film, experimental music, improv and comedy, literary arts programming and culinary delights. We encourage artists and festival goers to embrace Artscape for what it is – a fully accessible, 100% FREE, world-class arts festival – right here in the heart of Baltimore City. Everyone’s invited to Artscape, let's celebrate the arts in Baltimore together!
ARTSCAPE
Artscape is AMERICA’S LARGEST FREE outdoor arts festival, rocking the cultural heart of Baltimore since 1982. The festival was designed as an Arts Fair that marketed Baltimore as a cultural hub, generated local community support for the arts, and stimulated economic development and investment in the Mt. Vernon/Bolton Hill neighborhood. In 2019 (the last time Artscape was held), Artscape featured more than 200 artist performers and over 100 visual artists and artisans.
FESTIVAL HOURS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 5PM – 10PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - 11PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 11AM – 3PM MAIN STAGE HOURS 11AM – 11PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 11AM-5PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
LOCATION: Midtown Baltimore and the Station North Arts & Entertainment District
ABOUT KIDSCAPE:
Kidscape, the festival's children's area, showcases family-friendly organizations and entertainers with fun craft ideas, hands-on activities and workshops, demonstrations, and creative dance and/or music performances.
In keeping with the spirit of the festival, all crafts, demonstrations and workshops must be free and open to the public the entire Artscape weekend. All activities must be staffed during all festival hours.
APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY:
Non-Profit Arts/Cultural and Educational Organizations passionate about the arts and youth in Baltimore are encouraged to apply. This application is for groups looking to have an exhibit space at the festival, to provide youth-focused activities for school-aged children, and engage with festival-goers. Artscape requires the ratio of content be 80% craft/programming and 20% marketing/promotions of your organization.
Applying does not grant acceptance. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed nor considered. Applications will not be accepted nor reviewed after the application deadline (11:59pm Friday June 30th, 2023).
By submitting this application, you agree to the Terms of Use (includes Rules & Regulations, Terms & Conditions, and Liability and Insurance). Exhibitor Guidelines will be sent to accepted applicants prior to the festival dates.
WHAT ARTSCAPE PROVIDES:
- [1] 10' x 10' exhibit space, [1] table and [2] chairs
- Access to electricity
- Festival-issued sign featuring your organization's name
- Listing with link to your organization's website on Artscape.org
- Access to an audience of 350,000 over three fun-filled days of festival!
INFORMATION SESSION
Event: Artscape General Info Session
Date: 5/3/23
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201
RSVP: HERE
Submission of online application shall constitute agreement with all conditions in this prospectus. Questions? Contact Twi McCullum, Kidscape Coordinator at tmccallum@promotionandarts.org or direct dial 443-263-4347).
Artscape – America's largest free arts festival – returns September 22-24, 2023.
Artscape is back! The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is excited to announce the return of Artscape for its 38th year, after a three-year hiatus! The beloved Baltimore arts festival is where art lovers, families, and tourists come together to celebrate art, culture, and performance! Artscape is proud to showcase artists and makers, live concerts, visual arts experiences, performing arts, fashion designers, kid-focused activities, film, experimental music, improv and comedy, literary arts programming and culinary delights. We encourage artists and festival goers to embrace Artscape for what it is – a fully accessible, 100% FREE, world-class arts festival – right here in the heart of Baltimore City. Everyone’s invited to Artscape, let's celebrate the arts in Baltimore together!
ARTSCAPE
Artscape is AMERICA’S LARGEST FREE outdoor arts festival, rocking the cultural heart of Baltimore since 1982. The festival was designed as an Arts Fair that marketed Baltimore as a cultural hub, generated local community support for the arts, and stimulated economic development and investment in the Mt. Vernon/Bolton Hill neighborhood. In 2019 (the last time Artscape was held), Artscape featured more than 200 artist performers and over 100 visual artists and artisans.
Our Food program is driven by the bounties of the Chesapeake region. We're looking for food vendors to create a rich Baltimore food experience for festival goers. Out-of-staters please note: we have a commitment to local food with at least 95% of food vendors accepted hailing from the state of Maryland.
ARTSCAPE HOURS OF OPERATION
Artscape takes place rain or shine.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 5PM - 10PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - 11PM ARTSCAPE AFTERHOURS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 11AM - 5PM MAIN STAGE HOURS 11AM - 10PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - 11PM ARTSCAPE AFTERHOURS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 11AM-5PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
Location: Midtown Baltimore and the Station North Arts & Entertainment District
ABOUT PERFORMING ARTS AT ARTSCAPE
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts invites performing artists, and performing arts collectives, to propose performing arts pieces to be featured as Artscape. The deadline to submit applications is Friday June 30, 2023.
Please read through the detailed criteria before submitting your proposal.
This application does NOT include performances on festival concert stages. This application is for out-door, pop-up and limited indoor performances only. If you proposal is specifically geared toward children and teens, please apply to KIDSCAPE or TEENSCAPE applications.
ELIGIBILITY:
Performing artists and performing arts collectives including but not limited to genres in dance, theater, magic, music, fashion, storytelling, and spoken-word poetry will be considered. Pieces should be fresh, creative, family friendly.
Applications are reviewed and selected by the Festivals Programming Coordinator with input from a committee of arts professionals.
Please note: applying does not guarantee acceptance.
GUIDELINES:
- Application should include: performance name, performance type/genre, approximate length of performance, days/times/occurrences of performances, if there will be staging, sound or props, and any other necessary information relevant to the performance.
- A proposed budget should be included in application.
- Performance should actively engage the audience and provide a unique and memorable experience for festival-goers.
- Performance pieces may be already existing pieces of pieces of work.
- All performance pieces are required to be free, open to the public, fully accessible, and operational for the entire festival weekend (including inclement weather, unless a shelter-in-place is put into effect).
- All performance pieces must fulfill required components and performance schedules. Performance schedules are subject to change by festivals programming coordinator and/or festival management only.
- Young children, and patrons with mobility and/or accessibility needs, should be considered when drafting your proposal. Please also consider if any accommodations will need to be made to ensure that the proposal is fully accessible.
- There are no geographic restrictions for applying. However, travel and accommodation costs are not covered by the honorarium.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
BOPA:
- Provides an artist honorarium
- Assigns a festival-appointed project coordinator and/or production assistant to serve as your festival-liaison and on-site contact.
- Provides a safe and secure festival and atmosphere.
- Provides an outdoor performance space.
- Marketing and promotional opportunities.
Performing Artist(s):
- Fulfills performance schedules.
- Arrives prepared with equipment and supplies necessary to perform
- Compliments BOPA's marketing efforts by promoting performances on their own social networks and/or websites.
- Procured a certificate of insurance, with BOPA and City of Baltimore listed as additionally insured.
- Is responsible for own parking/transportation.
- Has provided BOPA a completed IRS W9 tax form and invoice to receive payment
INFORMATION SESSION
Event: Artscape General Info Session
Date: 5/3/23
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201
RSVP: HERE
Questions? Contact Devin Shacklett, Programming Coordinator (dshacklett@promotionandarts.org or 410-752-8632.
Artscape – America's largest free arts festival – returns September 22-24, 2023.
Artscape is back!
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is excited to bring back Artscape for its 38th year after a three-year hiatus! The beloved Baltimore arts festival is where art lovers, families, and tourists come together to celebrate art, culture, and performance! Artscape is proud to showcase artists and makers, live concerts, visual arts experiences, performing arts, fashion designers, kid-focused activities, film, experimental music, comedy, literary arts programming and culinary delights. We encourage artists and festival goers to embrace Artscape for what it is – a fully accessible, 100% FREE, world-class arts festival – right here in the heart of Baltimore City. Everyone’s invited to Artscape, let's celebrate the arts in Baltimore together!
ARTSCAPE
Artscape is AMERICA’S LARGEST FREE outdoor arts festival, rocking the cultural heart of Baltimore since 1982. The festival was designed as an Arts Fair that marketed Baltimore as a cultural hub, generated local community support for the arts, and stimulated economic development and investment in the Mt. Vernon/Bolton Hill neighborhood. In 2019 (the last time Artscape was held), Artscape featured more than 200 artist performers and over 100 visual artists and artisans.
Festival Hours
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 5PM – 10PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - 11PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 11AM – 3PM MAIN STAGE HOURS 11AM – 11PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 11AM-5PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
LOCATION: Midtown Baltimore and the Station North Arts & Entertainment District
HOW TO APPLY: Musical Performances & Concerts
Application Materials
NOTE: Links to music and media content are required. Files for download will not be accepted.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL FIELDS TO SUBMIT FORM
Guidelines
1. There are no geographic restrictions for application. Offers are "all-inclusive" of travel and accommodation costs. Meal allowance not provided
2. Sound production will be provided by Artscape and will include basic backline (drum set, bass and guitar amps, keyboard and audio monitors with mixes from house mixing console).
3. BOPA reserves the right to reproduce images of selected artists’ work for printed or internet publicity, catalogue, map or marketing purposes.
4. Performances that are designed to advertise a commercial product will not be accepted.
5. By submitting an application, you agree to and accept application requirements and guidelines.
6. These applications are intended for use by performers themselves, Concert Promoters wishing to participate in Artscape should contact Chris Brooks at cbrooks@promotionandarts.org or 410-752-8632.
INFORMATION SESSION
Event: Artscape General Info Session
Date: 5/3/23
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201
RSVP: HERE
For more information regarding the Musical Performance & Concert
applications for Artscape, please contact Chris Brooks at 410-752-8632 or
cbrooks@promotionandarts.org.
Artscape – America's largest free arts festival – returns September 22-24, 2023.
Artscape is back! The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is excited to bring back Artscape for its 38th year after a three-year hiatus! The beloved Baltimore arts festival is where art lovers, families, and tourists come together to celebrate art, culture, and performance! Artscape is proud to showcase artists and makers, live concerts, visual arts experiences, performing arts, fashion designers, kid-focused activities, film, experimental music, improv and comedy, literary arts programming and culinary delights. We encourage artists and festival goers to embrace Artscape for what it is – a fully accessible, 100% FREE, world-class arts festival – right here in the heart of Baltimore City. Everyone’s invited to Artscape, let's celebrate the arts in Baltimore together!
ARTSCAPE
Artscape is AMERICA’S LARGEST FREE outdoor arts festival, rocking the cultural heart of Baltimore since 1982. The festival was designed as an Arts Fair that marketed Baltimore as a cultural hub, generated local community support for the arts, and stimulated economic development and investment in the Mt. Vernon/Bolton Hill neighborhood. In 2019 (the last time Artscape was held), Artscape featured more than 200 artist performers and over 100 visual artists and artisans.
Festival Hours
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 5PM – 10PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - 11PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 11AM – 3PM MAIN STAGE HOURS 11AM – 11PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 11AM-5PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
LOCATION: Midtown Baltimore and the Station North Arts & Entertainment District
About Teenscape
This application is for Baltimore City youth makers, speakers, bands, musicians and organizations passionate about the arts who wish to participate in Teenscape.
Application Eligibility
Applicants must be organizations with a youth (teen) centric focus, or teens under the age of 19. Please include a thoughtful and descriptive proposal with details on your activity/programming/craft; connections to Artscape and the spirit of the festival a bonus.
- This form is the only method of application. Applying does not grant acceptance.
- Samples of the bands/musician's music, and content of activity must be submitted.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed nor considered.
- Applications will not be accepted nor reviewed after the application deadline (11:59pm Friday, June 30 2023)
- Stage, sound system and basic backline will be provided.
Questions? Contact Twi McCallum, festival coordinator, at tmccallum@promotionandarts.org or call or 410-752-8632.
INFORMATION SESSION
Event: Artscape General Info Session
Date: 5/3/23
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201
RSVP: HERE
Questions? Contact Twi McCallum, Programming Coordinator (tmccallum@promotionandarts.org or 410-752-8632).
Artscape – America's largest free arts festival – returns September 22-24, 2023.
Artscape is back! The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is excited to announce the return of Artscape for its 38th year, after a three-year hiatus! The beloved Baltimore arts festival is where art lovers, families, and tourists come together to celebrate art, culture, and performance! Artscape is proud to showcase artists and makers, live concerts, visual arts experiences, performing arts, fashion designers, kid-focused activities, film, experimental music, improv and comedy, literary arts programming and culinary delights. We encourage artists and festival goers to embrace Artscape for what it is – a fully accessible, 100% FREE, world-class arts festival – right here in the heart of Baltimore City. Everyone’s invited to Artscape, let's celebrate the arts in Baltimore together!
ARTSCAPE
Artscape is AMERICA’S LARGEST FREE outdoor arts festival, rocking the cultural heart of Baltimore since 1982. The festival was designed as an Arts Fair that marketed Baltimore as a cultural hub, generated local community support for the arts, and stimulated economic development and investment in the Mt. Vernon/Bolton Hill neighborhood. In 2019 (the last time Artscape was held), Artscape featured more than 200 artist performers and over 100 visual artists and artisans.
For Signs, Signals and Signifiers, Artscape is seeking approximately five to ten mid to large scale public sculptures for the median of the 1200 block of Mt Royal Avenue. Artists and artist collaborative groups working in Baltimore and nationall
There are many ways to approach this theme and you are welcome to reach out to Lou Joseph at BOPA, ljoseph@promotionandarts.org, to ask any questions about your ideas and how to apply.
Options could include, but are not limited to:
Proposals for 2D art that would be printed and applied to billboard-like structures built by Artscape. (NOTE: This option does not require in-depth narratives about building and installation, just how your proposal relates to the theme. It has a flat $500 artist honorarium, printing and installation will be done by BOPA)
Proposals for sculpture made from literal signs, traffic signals, etc.
Sculptures referencing business signage, tourist signs, historical markers, etc
Mass-produced coroplast signs (like you see in medians and telephone poles around the city)
Or any other approach you can think of!
ARTSCAPE HOURS OF OPERATION
Artscape takes place rain or shine.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 5PM - 10PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - 11PM ARTSCAPE AFTERHOURS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 11AM - 5PM MAIN STAGE HOURS 11AM - 10PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS 9PM - 11PM ARTSCAPE AFTERHOURS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 11AM-5PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
Location: Midtown Baltimore and the Station North Arts & Entertainment District (Signs, Signals and Signifiers will be on Mt. Royal Avenue median, between Dolphin and Lanvale streets.)
ABOUT PUBLIC ART AT ARTSCAPE The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts invites performing artists, and arts collectives, to propose public art pieces to be featured as Artscape. The deadline to submit applications is Friday June 30, 2023. Please read through the detailed criteria before submitting your proposal.
Applications are reviewed and selected by the Festivals Programming Coordinator with input from a committee of arts professionals.
Please note: applying does not guarantee acceptance.
GUIDELINES:
- Application should include: Project titles, artist or artist team name, main contact, contact info, short project description, full project proposal including the conceptual idea, how it ties to the theme and how exactly the piece would be built. (If applying for the billboard project, you can provide the image file or mockup (not a print-size file) of the image you would have printed to the full billboard size.)
- A proposed budget should be included in application. Project budgets the range of approximately $1000 to $3000 may be provided to each selected artist or collaborative group. Final funding amounts could be higher or lower based on review of proposals and discussion with the artists about construction, logistics and staffing. However, once a final budget is approved by BOPA, no additional funds will be allocated to artists for “overruns” including but not limited to supplies, staffing, logistics and fabrication.
- The public artwork should actively engage the audience and provide a unique and memorable experience for festival-goers.
- Artworks may be already existing pieces of pieces of work.
- Young children, and patrons with mobility and/or accessibility needs, should be considered when drafting your proposal. Please also consider if any accommodations will need to be made to ensure that the proposal is fully accessible.
- There are no geographic restrictions for applying. However, travel and accommodation costs are not covered by the honorarium.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
BOPA:
- Provides an artist honorarium
- Assigns a festival-appointed project coordinator and/or production assistant to serve as your festival-liaison and on-site contact.
- Provides a safe and secure festival and atmosphere.
- Provides an outdoor performance space.
- Marketing and promotional opportunities.
Artist(s):
- Fulfills artwork construction, installtion and de-installation schedules.
- Arrives prepared with equipment and supplies necessary to install artwork.
- Compliments BOPA's marketing efforts by promoting performances on their own social networks and/or websites.
- Procured a certificate of insurance, with BOPA and City of Baltimore listed as additionally insured.
- Is responsible for own parking/transportation.
- Has provided BOPA a completed IRS W9 tax form and invoice to receive payment
INFORMATION SESSION:
Artscape General Info Session (Zoom)
Date: 5/24/23
Time: 6pm
RSVP: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfu6tpzIjH9VDt6UNbKpSRMoxsB_zCMAq
Questions? Contact Lou Joseph, BOPA Prizes and Competitions Manager (ljoseph@promotionandarts.org)
Artscape – America's largest free arts festival – returns September 22-24, 2023.
Artscape is back! The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is excited to announce the return of Artscape for its 38th year, after a three-year hiatus! The beloved Baltimore arts festival is where art lovers, families, and tourists come together to celebrate art, culture, and performance! Artscape is proud to showcase artists and makers, live concerts, visual arts experiences, performing arts, fashion designers, kid-focused activities, film, experimental music, improv and comedy, literary arts programming and culinary delights. We encourage artists and festival goers to embrace Artscape for what it is – a fully accessible, 100% FREE, world-class arts festival – right here in the heart of Baltimore City. Everyone’s invited to Artscape, let's celebrate the arts in Baltimore together!
ARTSCAPE
Artscape is AMERICA’S LARGEST FREE outdoor arts festival, rocking the cultural heart of Baltimore since 1982. The festival was designed as an Arts Fair that marketed Baltimore as a cultural hub, generated local community support for the arts, and stimulated economic development and investment in the Mt. Vernon/Bolton Hill neighborhood. In 2019 (the last time Artscape was held), Artscape featured more than 200 artist performers and over 100 visual artists and artisans.
ARTSCAPE HOURS OF OPERATION *Artscape takes place rain or shine*
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
5PM - 10PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
9PM - 11PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
11AM - 5PM MAIN STAGE HOURS
11AM - 10PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
9PM - 11PM ARTSCAPE AFTER HOURS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
11AM-5PM FESTIVAL OPERATIONS
ABOUT LITERARY ARTS AND ARTIST PRINTS FAIR PROGRAMMING
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts invites artists, authors and artist collectives who create books, prints, multiples and other editions to participate in the Literary Arts and Artist Prints fair within the 38th annual Artscape. Applicants will have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their works.
Exhibitors will each be given a table (with two chairs) and approximately 6 to 8 feet of gallery wall space to sell their works; exhibitors may elect to purchase additional tables if space allows.
ELIGIBILITY
There are no geographic or age restrictions for this application, however Baltimore-based artists will be prioritized.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES & LOGISTIC DETAILS
- There are no geographic restrictions to participation.
- Artists and artist collectives are encouraged to use their presence at Artscape as a promotional tool for themselves.
- There is electrical access for exhibitors.
- Exhibitors should be completely self-contained, and come prepared with all necessary tools and hardware to hang and install their space.
- One six foot table and two chairs will be provided to all exhibitors, additional tables will be available in limited quantities depending upon the number of exhibitors. Artists will not be allowed to bring their own tables, but may bring up to two pedestals for exhibition of sculptural editions.
- All tables are required to be covered, artists should bring a table covering with them.
- All featured works should be the exhibiting artist or artist collective’s own originally conceived work.
- Accepted exhibitors are responsible for installation, staffing, and de-installation within the exhibition timeline.
- Exhibitors may bring their vehicle onto site to unload artworks but should be removed as soon as unloading is complete. Vehicles will not be allowed onsite during festival open hours. Parking is available in area garages. Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to utilize public transportation whenever possible.
- Exhibitors must keep their space open all hours of the festival weekend, rain or shine.
- Artscape does not collect a commission on any sales made by participating artists or artist collectives.
- Exhibitors may not re-sell, share with an unaccepted exhibitor or sub-let any portion of their space.
- Artworks submitted for review for inclusion in the fair must be similar to the works that the artist or artist collective will be bringing to the fair.
- Any violation of these stipulations by exhibitors will result in expulsion from the festival, and a refund will not be given.
- By submitting an application, you agree to and accept all festival terms and conditions. The deadline for submissions is June 30th 2023.
- Submitting an application does not automatically imply acceptance.
How to Apply
PLEASE SEE APPLICATION BELOW TIMELINE.
Application Materials to Prepare
1. Applicants should include 5 - 10 jpeg images of works that are similar to the works that they will be showcased. Please label files by artist or artist collective group name, followed by the number that corresponds on your image/video list (for example: AdamsGary01.jpg, AdamsGary02.jpg, etc). Images should be no larger than approximately 3MB to 5MB each in size.
2. Corresponding image list that includes title, date, medium, dimensions and price of artwork.
3. Gallery or artist collective resume (.doc or .pdf format)
COSTS TO PARTICIPATE AS AN EXHIBITOR
- There is no fee to apply. There is a $50 fee once accepted.
- Applicants curated into the program will have the following costs for participation:
- Six or Eight Foot Table & Two Chairs: $50.00 (each exhibitor will also be given six to eight feet of wall space to hang works)
- Additional Table: $50.00
- Additional Chairs: Free
ESTIMATED TIMELINE:
Application Deadline: June 30th 2023
Applicant Notification: July 14th 2023
Acceptance of Invitation Deadline: July 21st 2023
Table Fee Deadline: July 28th 2023
Submission of online application shall constitute agreement with all conditions in this application.
Questions? Contact Jackie Downs, Senior Director, Arts Council and Programming at jdowns@promotionandarts.org or at 410.752.8632
ZOOM INFORMATION SESSION
- When: May 24, 2023 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
- Register in advance for this meeting below
- https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfu6tpzIjH9VDt6UNbKpSRMoxsB_zCMAq