Opportunities, funding, and resources
for the Baltimore artist community
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THE ARTIST RECOVERY GRANT IS OPEN!
Individual Grants for Baltimore City Artists
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To support Baltimore's cultural creatives — whose income all but vanished when galleries and venues shuttered — the City designated $500,000 to fund the Artist Recovery Grant (ARG). As the Baltimore City Arts Council, BOPA will serve as the fiduciary agent of ARPA for individual artists in Baltimore City. The ARG is open to individual artists and performers of every discipline who are at least 18 years old and live in the City of Baltimore. Applications will close on Friday, March 18, 2022. To apply, click the button below. |
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ARG INFO SESSION
Register Now for This Free Virtual Workshop
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BOPA is hosting several virtual workshops to help support and prepare artists who plan to apply for the ARG. The next scheduled workshop is an ARG Application Info Session on Monday, February 7, at 6:00 p.m. Artists can register in advance for this meeting at the button below. |
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DEADLINE TOMORROW
Support for Incorporated Artists
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The Artist Recovery Grant is only available to individual artists — artists practicing under an LLC are not eligible. However, artists practicing under an LLC are eligible to apply for Economic Recovery Funds for small businesses. The first grant application window for Baltimore Base Network is from January 18–February 3, 2022 (at midnight). To apply, click below. |
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SAVE THE DATES
Mark Your Calendar for These Important Events
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Hosted by Maryland Citizens for the Arts, Maryland Arts Day is the largest annual gathering of arts professionals in the state. As the Baltimore City Arts Council, BOPA represents the City in meeting with legislators and advocates to make the case for more arts funding. This year, Maryland Arts Day is on February 17, 2022. For details on tuning in virtually, click below. |
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BOPA's Community Arts Grant awards funding to Baltimore City artists and neighborhoods who work together to creatively re-imagine and enliven public spaces through new, exterior wall mural art projects. Applications for the 2022 Community Arts Grant will open on Monday, February 7. Visit the page below for a link to the application when it opens. |
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GRANTS FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES
Apply for One-Time Grants of Up to $5,000
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The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation invite applications for Cycle 11 of the Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants. These one-time grants of up to $5,000 are for unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies occurring June 1, 2021 and later. All artists who are practicing in visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, and choreography are encouraged to apply. The deadline for this cycle is Monday, February 7, 2022. Click below for more information. |
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OPPORTUNITY IN URBAN FARMING
Micro-Scaled Urban Farm Training
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This opportunity may seem out of our wheelhouse, but BOPA puts on the Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar under the JFX every Sunday during the spring, summer, and fall. This weekly event brings together farmers, chefs, and artisans to share in Baltimore's culinary culture — from farm to table. From now through Friday, February 11, the Farm Alliance of Baltimore is accepting applications to the Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy. This cohort is designed to provide micro-scaled urban farm training to people who live and/or work in Baltimore City. For more information about the program, requirements, and a link to the application, click the button below. |
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GRIT FUND SEEKS JURORS
Apply to Adjudicate the 2022 Grant Program
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According to its mission, the Grit Fund awards money — up to $10,000 — to collaborative, artist-led, public-facing projects. Currently, the Grit Fund is searching for jurors to review the grant applications and decide who will be the Grit Fund 2022 Project Grant Recipients. Jurors will receive a $400 stipend for their time. The deadline to submit is Monday, February 14, at 11:59 p.m. For juror responsibilities, eligibility requirements, and to apply, click below. |
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CALLING ALL ARTS EDUCATORS
Teaching Artists Wanted for Inaugural Program
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Arts Every Day is actively recruiting for eight Resident Teaching Artist Fellows, who will participate in the inaugural year of the Baltimore Arts Integration Project, a U.S. Department of Education-funded initiative, from May 2022–April 2023. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 18, 2022. For details about the program, responsibilities, and compensation, click the button below. |
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SECOND ANNUAL VIRTUAL ART CONTEST
A Competition for Artists With Disabilities
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The Ellene “Brit” Christiansen Memorial announces the second annual virtual art contest for artists with disabilities who reside in Maryland. This year’s theme is “Emerge, Seek, Connect” and the three age categories are Elementary, High School, and Adult. There is a cash prize for the top three winners in each category — $1,000 for first place, $500 for second, and $250 for third. The deadline to submit is Monday, February 21, 2022. For contest details and a link to the entry form, click the button below. |
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Grant Opportunity for Artists With Children
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This year, the Sustainable Arts Foundation will award $5,000 each to 20 visual artists and writers with children (at least one child under 18). Additionally, 20 finalists will be named. These awards offer unrestricted cash, which recipients can use as they see fit. For complete details, including eligible disciplines, click below. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 25, at 5:00 p.m.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Indoor Mural Project at Johns Hopkins
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Johns Hopkins and Mural Masters, Inc is seeking colorful and innovative artists to create a vibrant mural motif for the staff of the Johns Hopkins Hospital. The proposed site is an interior wall located on the sub-level towline area of Johns Hopkins Hospital. The total project budget is $8,500. To view the complete artist call and apply, click below. The deadline is Monday, February 28. |
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JOB POSTING FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
Part-Time Summer Jobs for Youth Ages 14–21
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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 the button below for program details and the application. The deadline is April 1, 2022.
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BOPA IS LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR OF EVENTS |
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is looking for a Director of Events & Public Engagement to join our team. This position oversees the operational logistics for large-scale events focused on bringing Baltimore together and attracting tourism. For job details, click the posting below.
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THE MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL (MSAC) IS HIRING |
MSAC is hiring for a Program Director for Arts & Entertainment and County Arts Development. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 8, at 4:00 p.m. Click the posting below for more information about the position and a link to the application.
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NEW BALTIMORE UNITY HALL SEEKS CENTER DIRECTOR |
The recently constructed Baltimore Unity Hall on Eutaw Place seeks a Center Director to lead this new Center for Arts, Education, and Workforce Development. To learn more about the facility and this position, click the link below.
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ARTIST SUPPLY STORE SEEKS SALES ASSOCIATE |
The Artist & Craftsman Supply store on North Avenue is looking for a full-time sales associate. Click the post below for more details, and swing by the store to fill out an application.
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CONNECT WITH BOPA ARTISTS
Building Bridges Across Baltimore
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Are you looking for local talent? 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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Community Art and Special Projects Manager
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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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