Opportunities, funding, and resources
for the Baltimore artist community
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PROJECT FUNDING FOR PUBLIC ART
Apply for BOPA's Community Arts Grant
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The Community Arts Grant produced by BOPA supports community-artist collaborative design & implementation of new, exterior wall mural projects sited in underserved communities of Baltimore City. Grant applicants may request up to $17,000 in mural project funding support. The application deadline is Monday, May 2, 2022. To apply, click below. |
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PANEL REVIEWERS WANTED
Help BOPA Evaluate Grant Applications
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Baltimore City Arts Council Seeks Panel Reviewers! |
The Baltimore City Arts Council is looking for panel reviewers to evaluate grant applications for the various grant programs BOPA manages.
If you are interested in joining the grant review panel, click on the link below and fill out the interest form.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR ART LOVERS
Become a Volunteer Gallery Guide
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The Baltimore City Arts Council is looking for contemporary art enthusiasts to serve as Volunteer/Gallery Guides at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower and the Top of the World Observation Level. Volunteer/Gallery Guides provide superior front-line service to all visitors by welcoming them to the facility and providing information on exhibitions displayed throughout the building.
Volunteer/Gallery Guides are scheduled for 4-hour shifts during the facilities' weekend operating hours. Interested applicants must be 18 years or older and fluent in English (Spanish a plus). The Arts Council will also consider students between the ages of 16–18 seeking community service hours. To apply, contact Kirk Shannon Butts by clicking the button below.
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YOUTHWORKS DEADLINE IS EXTENDED!
Summer Employment for Baltimore City Youth
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YouthWorks 2022 will operate a five-week summer program for youth from July 5–August 5, five hours per day, five days per week, totaling 25 hours per week. YouthWorkers will be introduced to workplace experiences, financial literacy development, career exploration opportunities, and skills training. All Baltimore City youth ages 14–21 (by July 1, 2022) are eligible to apply. Click below for details and the application. The new deadline is Thursday, April 14, 2022.
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NATIONAL POETRY MONTH WORKSHOP
Virtual Seminar With Maryland's Poet Laureate
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Join Maryland's Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri on Tuesday, April 19, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. for an online interactive writing session where participants will learn tools to mine experiences and find outlets for expression and growth. The session will begin with the basic principles of poetry, then Cavalieri will lead participants through a short writing exercise. This virtual event is free to attend. Click the button below to register. |
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VOLUNTEER AT THE MARYLAND FILM FEST
And Enjoy Free Film Screenings
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Come join filmmakers and film lovers alike this year and become a volunteer at the Maryland Film Festival! This year’s festival will take place Wednesday, April 27–Sunday, May 1, 2022. Volunteers will receive a limited edition t-shirt, free tickets, and they're also invited to a free special “Volunteers Only” film screening, held shortly after the festival, of one of the most popular films of MdFF 2022. For details and the volunteer application, click below. |
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POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION GRANT
Up to $30,000 of Funding for Visual Artists
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Throughout the year, The Pollock-Krasner Foundation welcomes applications from visual artists who are painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper, including printmakers. There are no deadlines. Grants are intended for a one-year period of time in amounts that range up to $30,000.
Artists can apply to The Pollock-Krasner Foundation by submitting an online application. Requirements for consideration are the application form, a cover letter, a current resume including an exhibition record, and 10 digital images of current work with a corresponding identification list. All applications will be promptly acknowledged and considered. To apply, click below.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH ARTISTS
History Through Art Youth Contest
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The Baltimore National Heritage Area (BNHA) invites Baltimore City youth to participate in the 3rd Annual History Through Arts Competition. The expectation is that the artwork will reflect Baltimore’s historic people, places, significant architecture, or represent a historical event.
BNHA will host a summer exhibit showcasing this artwork in collaboration with the Downtown Partnership. The contest is open to Baltimore youth ages 9–18. Submissions can take the form of photography and works on paper. The deadline is Thursday, June 30, 2022. Click below to submit.
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ACC ONLINE AND IN PERSON
American Craft Council Accepts Artist Applications
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American Craft Made is a series of marketplace events produced by the American Craft Council (ACC), a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting craft and its artists. ACC's two marketplace events in Baltimore and St. Paul, Minnesota, as well as the Online Artists Directory are now open to artists from across the country. The deadline to apply for the online marketplace and the live 2022 St. Paul show is Sunday, May 1, 2022. The deadline to apply for the in-person 2023 Baltimore show is Friday, July 15, 2022. For more information on all three events, click the button below. |
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FROM OUR FRIENDS AT MSAC
Professional Development Opportunity Grant
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The Professional Development Opportunity Grant offered by the Maryland State Arts Council assists artists and arts organizations to implement best practices by embracing growth, learning, and discovery for economic sustainability. Applicants must be an eligible entity or individual who has identified a relevant and meaningful professional development opportunity. The funding amount is up to $2,000 with a rolling deadline. For details on how to apply, click below. |
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ARTS & CULTURE JOB POSTINGS |
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BOPA SEEKS A DIRECTOR OF LIVE EVENTS |
BOPA is hiring a Director of Live Events to oversee the operational logistics for the large-scale events, festivals, and exhibitions it produces. If you have 5+ years of event & event marketing experience and a proven track record in events management, click below.
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WORK AT THE BALTIMORE FARMERS' MARKET! |
BOPA is looking for a Maryland Market Money Program Assistant for the Baltimore Farmers' Market. The position supports the on-site operations of the Market by fulfilling required tasks and assignments before, during, and after the seasonal market. See the full posting below.
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ASSISTANT COSTUME SHOP MANAGER AT UMBC |
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks an Assistant Costume Shop Manager (First Hand/Stitcher) to provide technical support to the Costume Shop Supervisor for their four-production academic season. Click below to see the full posting and apply.
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BALTIMORE CENTER STAGE IS HIRING |
Baltimore Center Stage (BCS) is hiring several full-time roles including a Master Electrician and a Learning & Social Accountability Coordinator. The latter position focuses on supporting theater programming for students in Baltimore and throughout Maryland. For details, click below.
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HELP BOPA HELP YOU
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CONNECT WITH BOPA ARTISTS
Building Bridges Across Baltimore
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Do you know of an opportunity for local artists? Do you have a job to fill or a request for proposals? Send us an email and let us know! |
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Director of the Arts Council
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Assistant Director of the Arts Council
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Prizes and Competitions Manager
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Public Art and Curation Manager
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Arts Council Program Coordinator
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BOPA is proud to serve as your arts council, event center, and film office. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are committed to ensuring Baltimore remains a vibrant, thriving arts community. We cannot do it without the support of our community – philanthropic funders, program partners, artists, volunteers, and you!
Please support BOPA to keep the arts thriving in Baltimore. Click the donate button below and follow the instructions. Thank you!
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