Baltimore has decided to end its contract with the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA), raising concerns about the future of the city’s art scene, as the organization is responsible for organizing major festivals and providing substantial support for the local arts scene.
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Artscape returns to Baltimore
Baltimore is hosting the 40th annual Artscape festival from August 2-4, featuring art exhibitions, youth programming, a vendor’s market, and performances from Chaka Khan, Sheila E., and The Original Wailers.
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The road ahead: An AFRO inside look at BOPA’s new CEO, Rachel D. Graham
Rachel D. Graham has been appointed as the new CEO of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, and is focused on rebuilding trust with the city, promoting arts and culture, and ensuring that the organization is a trusted advocate for the Baltimore arts community.
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AFRO PRESS ROOM: Artscape 2023 to resume festivities on Sept. 24
(September 23, 2023) – The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA), after consulting with the Mayor’s Office, the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management and the Baltimore City Fire Department, has made the decision to resume Artscape on Sunday, September 24th, 2023. While rain is expected to continue throughout the day Sunday, winds […]