The Gutierrez Memorial Fund is pleased to present its 2019 Legacy Grant. The project-based arts grant calls for proposals from arts organizations, individual artists, artisans and educators who are residents of Maryland and whose programs or projects serve Maryland communities. Special consideration is given to projects that build skills, engage community and transform the built environment.
After 8 years of animation programming with the MD Film Festival, Sweaty Eyeballs is expanding to a three day festival featuring the world’s most cutting-edge, quirky and boundary pushing independent animation.The festival will take place October 18-20 at the SNF Parkway Theatre in Baltimore, and features an opening night event with live music set to short animations, an opening night party, 5 competition blocks, a “Baltimore Made” block, a guest animator retrospective, and a full day of animation workshops
.Application Deadlines: July 5 – Late Deadline; July 26 – Extended Deadline
Baltimore celebrates the Preakness Stakes, horse racing’s second jewel of the Triple Crown, with a week of fun and interactive festivities. Race to Preakness: A Baltimore Celebration features Happy Hours in Center Plaza, Pee Wee Preakness for youngsters, Downtown Lunchtime Happenings and a Pre-Preakness Inner Harbor Party with a fireworks finale. Race to Preakness: A Baltimore Celebration is presented by the City of Baltimore and produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts. Additional support is provided by Maryland Jockey Club, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, Lexington Market and WBAL-TV.
Calling All Artists to Help Us Celebrate “The Pratt: A Place of Possibilities”
Win $2,000 and see your work displayed for all of Baltimore to see!
The Enoch Pratt Free Library is excited to announce a Window Display Contest for Maryland artists. The Central Library has just undergone a major renovation and will be celebrating with the community in the Fall of 2019. As part of this grand re-opening, the Pratt will feature six Window Display Contest winners in its large windows on Cathedral Street beginning in August 2019. The artists will be chosen by a panel of judges from the Baltimore community as well as the Pratt Library. The contest is made possible through the generosity of the William G. Baker Memorial Fund.
Theme
The theme for the 2019 Window Contest is The Pratt: A Place of Possibilities. Artists’ work should highlight the Pratt in some way with a focus on the Library’s history and/or its role and importance to individuals and the Baltimore community.
The Pratt Library was founded through the generous gift of businessman Enoch Pratt who envisioned a public library where all “races, ages, and socioeconomic classes mingled and people could educate themselves without cost.” The nation’s first free library system, the Pratt opened its Central Branch and four additional branches in 1886. The mission of the Enoch Pratt Free Library is to provide equal access to information, services, and opportunities that empower, enrich and enhance the quality of life for all.
Some potential jumping off points might be: How has the Pratt Library changed your life, or the life of someone you know? Why is the Library important in Baltimore? What have you discovered at the Library? What do you hope to discover? How does the Library’s mission speak to you?
The Windows
Located on Cathedral Street and visible to thousands of passersby and Library visitors, the windows offer artists a wonderful opportunity to share their work and vision. We encourage entrants to visit the Library and take a look at the windows before submitting an entry, not only to be inspired, but to understand the scale of the project. Three-dimensional submissions are encouraged!
Details
Judges will be selected from Baltimore leading arts and culture organizations, including the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Maryland Institute College of Art.
Six winners will be selected from the entries. Each winner will receive a $1,000 award as well as $1,000 for materials and supplies. Gifts will be disbursed in three payments: 1st payment ($1,000) upon notification; 2nd payment at Opening Reception ($500); 3rd payment when the installation is taken down ($500).
Entrants must be Maryland residents or students at a Maryland college and be 18 years or older.
Finalists may be contacted to further explain their submissions.
School 33 Art Center presents the 2019 Studio Resident Biennial, Crisis of Connection and Tongue Puddles on view Thursday, May 9 through Saturday, August 24, 2019. Visitors are invited to an opening reception on Thursday, May 9 from 6pm-9pm. The reception is free and open to the public.
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) continues to highlight longtime volunteers for National Volunteer Week. Ending on Saturday, April 13, National Volunteer Week honors individuals who have given their time and service to organizations. To learn more about National Volunteer Week, please visit their website: https://www.pointsoflight.org/nvw/
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts: How did you get started volunteering for BOPA?
James Adams: I’ve been volunteering at BOPA for about 14 years. Believe it or not, I saw the volunteer opening on the website. I knew about Artscape and I said, “Okay, let’s try this.”
Kimberly Shorter at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, Photo by Megapixels Media
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) celebrates volunteer contributions during National Volunteer Week, Sunday, April 7 through Saturday, April 13, 2019. Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week praises individuals who have given their time and service to communities. This week, BOPA joins organizations globally by sharing stories from veteran volunteers. Visit National Volunteer Week’s website to learn more: https://www.pointsoflight.org/nvw/
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts: How did you get started volunteering for BOPA?
Kimberly Shorter: I started with Artscape 2008. I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and do something that I’ve never done before. I thought Artscape would be a great opportunity to do that, meet some new people, be part of the city’s excitement and be part of something great. My first assignment – I will never forget – was at the Baltimore Theatre Project. I was supposed to hand out programs, but then I was moved outside where it was 107 degrees.
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) continues to highlight longtime volunteers for National Volunteer Week. Ending on Saturday, April 13, National Volunteer Week honors individuals who have given their time and service to organizations. To learn more about National Volunteer Week, please visit their website: 