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Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

BOPA Giving Tueaday
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is deeply grateful for the generosity we receive throughout the year. Contributions from our philanthropic community, and individuals like you, allow us to accomplish our mission of making Baltimore a more creative and vibrant city!
Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar
The 43rd season of the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar is open every Sunday from 7 am to 12 pm, until December 20, 2020. Applications are currently being accepted for 2021. Farm, food, and bazaar vendors are eligible to apply, the deadline to apply is December 31.
2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Deadline
Application for the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is now available. Applications are now open here and due by Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
16th Annual Baltimore Screenwriters Submission
All screenwriters are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to craft a winning screenplay highlighting Baltimore. Screenplays may be submitted in both the feature and short categories, and scripts must be set in or able to be filmed in Baltimore.
Call for Artists
BOPA in collaboration with East Baltimore Development, Inc. seeks to identify an experienced professional artist and/or team to create a new and unique mural art design for temporary installation in the East Baltimore neighborhood Eager Park. (Amber Eve Anderson)
Top of the World Observation Level Closed
Following new restrictions in Baltimore City and Maryland regarding COVID-19, Top of the World Observation Level will remain closed until further notice, effective Thursday, November 12, 2020.
Greetings from the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts
There are so many opportunities in which to engage with the arts this month. Whether you do so online, or safely in person, we hope that the programs you choose to attend during Free Fall Baltimore inspire you, entertain you, and motivate you to continue seeking out Baltimore’s creativity all year long. (Image: Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards Ceremony Exhibit 2020)
Wall of Pride
The Baltimore Wall of Pride, located at 1611 North Carey Street, is a staple in the city of Baltimore. Mural Artist Ernest Shaw reimagined a new wall with the help of the Baltimore Mural Program, community stakeholders, and the Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City. A community celebration and plaque unveiling will be held at the end of October.
Emergency Statement & Resources
See Maryland State Arts Council for additional resource lists, FAQ’s, and information that are being compiled by various organizations.

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Monument Lighting
Thursday, December 3, 2020 - 7:30pm

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