Opportunities, funding, and resources
for the Baltimore artist community
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MONUMENT LIGHTING POSTER COMPETITION
Applications Close Tomorrow!
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Photo credit: Barbara Hauck |
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In collaboration with The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (DPOB), BOPA is pleased to announce a Call to Artists for original digital artwork designs in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Washington Monument lighting. This opportunity is open to emerging and professional artists residing in Maryland. The selected artist will receive a commission of $1,200 to create a digital design of the artwork for print fabrication & electronic distribution. Applications must be received online through BOPA’s Submittable application page.
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All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 17. |
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Baltimore Ravens Mural Project
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BOPA and the Baltimore Ravens are teaming up in the search for Baltimore-based emerging & professional visual artists to produce creative, uplifting, and community-centered mural designs that will be implemented in the City of Baltimore and replicated digitally for the inside of M&T Bank Stadium. Selected artists will receive a commission of $21,250 to complete the project. applications must be received online through BOPA’s Submittable application page. All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 20.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
Scholastic Awards Open for Entry
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The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7–12. Presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Awards look for work demonstrating originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. Through the Awards, students receive opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. For details and how to apply, click the button below. The deadline to submit is December 10.
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NEW SUBMISSION DATES
For BOPA's Art In Action Arts Education Grants
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BOPA's Arts In Action Arts Education Grants are designed for individual teaching artists and community arts organizations to support arts education projects or classes that take place in-school, after school, or in local community settings. Grants ranging from $1000–5,000 are available to teaching artists and nonprofit organizations.
Applications will open Monday, October 18. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 3.
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FROM OUR FRIENDS AT MSAC
The Future of Artist Employment in Maryland
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The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) is hosting a series of conversations to discuss the future of artist employment in Maryland. The last session is on Friday, September 17 at 3:00 p.m. This public dialogue is a great opportunity to give MSAC feedback to help it meet the needs of Maryland artists. Click below to register for free.
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Focusing on Baltimore's Brightest Artists
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Drawing From Experience & Identity |
In joyous celebration of the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month on September 15, we're shining a spotlight on Sondheim finalist Hoesy Corona. Hoesy's work uses a variety of media to develop otherworldly narratives about what it means to be a queer Mexican immigrant living and working in the United States. These identities — queer, Latinx, immigrant — are central to Hoesy's practice. His bold, vibrant pieces are grouped in several ongoing series, and Hoesy continually produces new iterations to add to each collection. Hoesy's Sondheim exhibition at the Walters, "Sunset Moonlight," was the first time all five of his series have been exhibited together, which is exciting new terrain for this emerging uncategorized artist. Hoesy is currently a resident artist at the Creative Alliance. You can see more of his work below.
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Photo of Hoesy's Sondheim exhibition, "Sunset Moonlight," at the Walters.
Image courtesy of hoesycorona.com.
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WARDROBE SUPERVISOR WANTED |
Everyman Theatre is looking for a Wardrobe Supervisor for its upcoming production of "Flyin’ West" by Pearl Cleage. The position is for the full run of productions and technical rehearsals. Pay is $15.50 per hour. Click on the link below to see the entire posting and apply.
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CSC SEEKS INSTITUTIONAL GIVING MANAGER |
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is hiring! The are currently looking to for a full-time Institutional Giving Manager to manage CSC's grants process and their portfolio of institutional relationships. For more information, click the link below.
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WORK AT THE REGINALD F. LEWIS MUSEUM |
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture invites submissions for the role of Director of Development. Interested candidates can view the full job description, qualifications, and apply at the link below.
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AUDITIONS, AUDITIONS, AUDITIONS!
Union & Non-Union Actors Encouraged to Submit
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Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is accepting submissions from AEA and non-union performers, age 18+, for upcoming productions. The deadline to submit a self-tape video is September 18 at midnight.
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VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSIONS
Submit for Center Stage's 2021-22 Season
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Baltimore Center Stage is looking for performers for its 2021-22 season. Actors are invited to submit one minute of content of their choosing. All forms of expression — poetry, monologues, scenes, songs, movement, etc. — are encouraged. Whatever you feel best represents your work. The deadline to submit is Monday, September 20.
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CASTING EXTRAS FOR FEATURE FILM
Shooting in DC Early October
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Rose Locke Casting is now booking extras for the feature film RUSTIN, produced by Barack Obama's production company, Higher Ground Productions. It tells the story of Bayard Rustin, a key figure of the Civil Rights Movement, and the film will be recreating the historic 1963 March on Washington. To submit, email your name, age, height, weight, phone number, and three clear photos (well-lit selfies are fine) with "Civil Rights/DRAGONUK" in the subject line. You must be 18+ for consideration. |
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SHARP RECOVERY GRANTS
Ensuring Access to Humanities Programming
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Maryland Humanities is accepting applications to its $910,000 Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) Recovery Grants Fund. Eligible nonprofit organizations include: museums, historic sites, preservation and historical societies, and community and cultural organizations with a significant humanities focus. All grants will be for a minimum of $10,000, with a maximum of 91 awards. All grant awards will be for the same amount. For more information and to access the grants portal, click below. The deadline to apply is September 30.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Public Art Mural on Centre Street
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The Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC) seeks to engage an artist to create and execute work to be installed over eight existing panels located on the Greyhound Bus Garage building on Centre Street near the corner of Park Avenue, directly across from the Mount Vernon Marketplace. A commission of $10,000 will be paid to the selected artist to realize their proposed concept. The application deadline is Friday, October 1 at 5:00 p.m. To view the complete guidelines and submit, click the button below.
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HELP BOPA HELP YOU
Get More of the Content You Want
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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? Want to nominate a local artist for the Artist Spotlight?
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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