Despite rainy weather, the 2026 edition of Artscape transformed Downtown Baltimore into a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity and community engagement. The festival featured live performances, visual art, local vendors, youth entrepreneurs, advocacy organizations and interactive experiences that highlighted Baltimore’s artistic spirit and civic consciousness.
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Artscape 2026 stages to spotlight women
Artscape 2026 will spotlight women performers, DJs and hosts across multiple stages during the nation’s largest free outdoor arts festival in downtown Baltimore over Memorial Day weekend. Headlined by The Roots, Stephanie Mills and Kindred the Family Soul, the festival will also feature art exhibitions, family programming, culinary experiences and late-night entertainment celebrating the city’s vibrant creative culture.
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Devin Allen takes the helm for SCOUT, Baltimore’s affordable art fair
Baltimore photographer Devin Allen has been named curator of SCOUT 2026, the city’s affordable art fair held as part of Artscape. As curator, Allen will spotlight local and national artists while helping build stronger connections between creators and the community.”
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Devin Allen takes the helm for SCOUT, Baltimore’s affordable art fair
Baltimore photographer Devin Allen has been named curator of SCOUT 2026, the city’s affordable art fair held as part of Artscape. As curator, Allen will spotlight local and national artists while helping build stronger connections between creators and the community.”
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Thousands turn out for Artscape’s Memorial Day makeover
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor Artscape returned to Baltimore at a different time of year and in a new location over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend. Thousands packed the downtown Baltimore area to hear the likes of LeToya Luckett, Tweet, Fantasia, Robin Thicke and more on May 24 and 25. The dates for the country’s […]
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BOPA’s new interim CEO Robyn Murphy shares plans for the future
Robyn Murphy has been appointed as interim CEO and board chair of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, tasked with improving the organization’s relationship with the city and the local arts community while the organization searches for permanent leadership.
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Baltimore City leaders announce schedule for 2025 festivals with Artscape slotted for May
Baltimore City has announced a new festival schedule for 2025, with Artscape moving to May, AFRAM on June 21 and June 22, the Baltimore Caribbean Festival on July 12 and July 13, and Charm City Live on Sept. 20, while the Baltimore Advisory Committee on Caribbean Affairs has been created to advise the Mayor’s office, Baltimore City Council and all city agencies on the needs of the local Caribbean community.
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Local arts community uncertain as Baltimore officials move to terminate BOPA contract
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 […]
