Calls for Artists
Calls for Artists
Throughout the year, BOPA seeks visual and literary artists, performers, musicians, food vendors, and more to participate in large-scale festivals, community celebrations, and special events.
Join the Public Art Commission
The Baltimore City Public Art Commission is now accepting submissions for new commissioners!
All members of the PAC must be qualified credentialed professionals appointed by the Mayor to serve a four-year term. Candidates must live and/or work in Baltimore City. The PAC meets once a month from September through June, usually on the third Friday.
The deadline to submit is October 30, 2024.
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Request for Qualifications for Mosaic Artists
Baltimore Clayworks (“BCW” or “Clayworks”) is accepting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from Maryland mosaic artists to design, create, and oversee the installation of an accessible outdoor mosaic seating area on Clayworks’ campus. The mosaic seating will be inspired by natural elements and protection of our local watershed as a reflection of community input and Clayworks’ core values of artist-centeredness, excellence, inclusivity, integrity, and joy.
The installation will be a distinct feature of the “Sacred Place” that BCW is currently developing in partnership with Nature Sacred. A “Sacred Place” is an outdoor space that is created to reduce stress, improve health, and strengthen the communities in which they are established. We will also use this space as an opportunity to recognize the indigenous people of this area. To see the full RFQ and how to submit, click below.
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Vendor Applications Open for The Cloisters Holiday Tea & Bazaar
Event Dates: Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 10 am – 4 pm & Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 12 pm – 4 pm
The Holiday Bazaar features Maryland artists selling original, handmade items. It’s the perfect place to get uniquely designed and locally crafted items for everyone on your gift list. Inside the Tea Room, visitors can enjoy tea, finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, scones, cheese, and an assortment of pastries and desserts. Tickets coming soon!
Vendor applications are now open for the 2024 Cloisters Holiday Bazaar!
The Cloisters Holiday Bazaar is a juried handmade craft show exhibiting local vendors and small businesses. The Holiday Bazaar features approximately 30 vendors and is widely promoted throughout the region in print, online, and through social media.
Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on November 2, 2024 and include all requirements. You will be notified via email on or before November 14, 2024. If you are selected to participate, your payments for vending space will be due 2 weeks prior to the event.
For questions, please contact Annie Applegarth at cloisterscastlemd@gmail.com or 410-821-7448.
Baltimore Farmers' Market Accepting Applications for the 2025 Season
BOPA is proud to announce that the 48th Annual Baltimore Farmers’ Market is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Market season. The Baltimore Farmers’ Market is a producer-only market. That means we require our vendors to grow, make, or create what they sell. We also prioritize local vendors in our application process to ensure we’re providing local options for our shoppers.
The Market operates on Sundays from April through December, rain or shine, from 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. There are applications for Farms, Food Vendors, Alcohol Vendors, and Artisans. The deadline for all 2025 applications is January 12, 2025. Click below to see all applications and guidelines.
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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Now Accepting Submissions
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers is the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious teen recognition program for students in grades 7–12. BOPA is proud to serve as the Maryland regional affiliate and support Maryland’s next generation of creatives.
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 regional competition. All submission(s) must be uploaded to the Scholastic portal by December 17, 2024. Click below for more information about the awards, the different categories, and how to submit.
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QUESTIONS?
Please email questions about artist calls to BOPAcommunications@promotionandarts.org or call 410-752-8632.
Explore available resources for artists in Baltimore City, including grants, art prizes, mural projects, and more.
Explore available resources for artists in Baltimore City, including grants, art prizes, mural projects, and more.
Artist Resources