Artscape 2025

Call for Artists: Artscape 2025 Creative Marketplace

Artscape is now accepting applications for the Creative Marketplace, a curated showcase of original, high-quality artwork across a diverse range of disciplines. This juried section of the festival celebrates artists who create and execute their own professional work, offering an opportunity to engage with thousands of festival-goers.

To ensure the integrity of the marketplace, all exhibited pieces must be produced by the artist or artistic collaboration, consistent with the images submitted, and fall within one of the designated categories, including Prints & Drawings, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture, Craft & Jewelry, Wearable Art, Literary Arts, Photography/Digital Arts, and more. Any reproductions, such as giclée prints, must be clearly labeled.

Apply now to be part of this reimagined festival experience!

Festival Hours:

Saturday, May 24, & Sunday, May 25, 2025

11:00AM-10:00PM

Artists' Market Exhibitor Packages 

Artists' Market Exhibitor Packages begin at $700 (for 10’x10’x7’space) and include:  

• Festival-provided tent with sidewall, all spaces have a 10’x10’ footprint. Pop-up tents, and space additions are prohibited. 

• Free access to an electrical outlet and basic overhead lighting 

• Overnight roaming security 

• Exhibitor hospitality at check-in (includes bottled water) 

• Listing on Artscape website 

Application Fee: $10 

By submitting an application, you agree to and accept all festival terms and conditions. 

Please note requests for 10X10X10 spaces don't guarantee acceptance. 

Calling All Culinary Creators!

Step into Flavor Lab, Artscape’s premier culinary experience, where taste meets creativity! We invite talented chefs, food trucks, and local eateries to showcase their signature flavors at one of the largest free arts festivals in the country.

Whether you specialize in bold street food, decadent desserts, or gourmet specialties, this is your opportunity to engage with thousands of festival-goers eager to experience Baltimore’s diverse food scene.

Join our vibrant festival community and let the Flavor Lab be the stage for your culinary artistry!

Apply today to be a featured vendor at Artscape 2025.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of our delicious lineup—submit your application today!

Artscape is now accepting applications for the Community Impact Zone section of the festival! As one of the nation’s largest free arts festivals, Artscape draws thousands of visitors each year, providing a dynamic platform for nonprofits to connect with the community.

The 41st annual Artscape will take place on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, 2025, and we invite mission-driven organizations to be part of this vibrant celebration.

We value the contributions of nonprofits in shaping meaningful festival experiences and look forward to receiving your application. Join us in making Artscape 2025 an unforgettable event!

Echoes of the City: Capturing the rhythm and heartbeat of emerging local talent. This dynamic initiative showcases the voices, sounds, and visions shaping our city's creative future, providing a platform for rising artists to share their stories and electrify audiences.

CALL FOR LOCAL BANDS: PERFORM AT ARTSCAPE 2025! 

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is seeking local bands and musicians of all genres to take the stage at Artscape 2025—the largest free arts festival in the country! This is your chance to showcase your sound to thousands of festival goers and be part of Baltimore’s biggest celebration of arts and culture.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We welcome bands, duos, and solo artists from all musical backgrounds, including but not limited to:
Rock & Alternative
Hip-Hop & R&B
Jazz & Classical
Funk & Soul
Electronic & Experimental
Indie, Folk & Singer-Songwriters
Go-Go, Reggae, Afrobeat & More!

If you make music, we want to hear from you!

WHAT YOU GET

✔ Paid performance opportunity
✔ Exposure to thousands of attendees
✔ Promotion through Artscape’s official marketing channels
✔ Be part of a legendary Baltimore festival

Deadline to Apply: March 17, 2025

Questions? Contact Jgilmore@promotionandarts.org

Artscape is now accepting applications for Pop-up Performances. These performances will take place throughout the festival footprint and could be stationary or roaming. The 41st annual Artscape will run Saturday, May 24th – Sunday, May 25th. 

Artists will perform unique, original, professional quality work that seeks to captivate and engage audiences. This includes anything from live painting, to dance troupes, to stilt walkers to any other captivating content! To be considered for a performance slot, all work MUST be produced by the exhibiting artist or collaboration and MUST be consistent with the images/description submitted.  

Please be as descriptive as possible when describing your act. Include any relevant photos or videos, links, or descriptive language about your performance.

Kidscape 2025 is back and reimagined!

We are accepting applications for a Teaching Artist (TA), who has a background and passion for murals and arts education. The TA will oversee 2 "mini mural walls" (large canvases) that youth ages 5-16 can paint throughout the festival. The TA is encouraged to stencil an outline for the youth to fill in, for a theme of the TA's choice to be pitched in the application. At the conclusion of the festival, the mini murals will be gifted to the City Hall and/or the neighborhood association as part of Artscape's legacy.

The TA must be available for the following schedule, approximately 20 hours total:

• 1x 30-minute virtual meeting upon contract signing in April 2025
• 1x 30-minute site visit in May 2025 to explore the Artscape footprint
• Additional hours for potential shopping (or providing a shopping list to BOPA), and stenciling the mural outline
• Fingerprinting (or artist can provide proof of a recent background check); this is MANDATORY due to working with children
• Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 11am - 6pm for festival day 1
• Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 11am - 6pm for festival day 2

BOPA will provide the TA with:

• Staff lunch on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25
• $3,000 honorarium, inclusive of labor and materials (suggested allocation is $2,500 for artist labor and $500 for supplies such as canvas, easels, paint, paintbrushes, wet wipes, and gloves; the TA can collaborate with BOPA staff on securing affordable materials or exploring BOPA's inventory)
• At least 1 volunteer on Saturday and Sunday to assist with ensuring a safe and fun activity environment 
• Tables and chairs upon request to reasonably provide a comfortable environment for the artist and youth; this is expected to be a stand-up activity

Interested artists (individuals and teams) of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. 

Applicants will be notified on or before Friday, April 4, 2025. Before April 4, there may be a preliminary list of applicants who are contacted for further assessment of their qualifications.

For questions about this application or program, please email Twi McCallum, tmccallum@promotionandarts.org

Kidscape 2025 is back and reimagined! We are accepting applications for nonprofit organizations who want to provide a free, tabletop, arts & crafts activity for youth (aged 5 - 16 targeted age group). Activities must be kid-friendly, which means:

• Safe (no open flames, sharp objects, etc)
• Accessible (mindful that not all children will be able to lift heavy objects, do physical or mental activity in a festival environment, etc)
• FREE! (table vendors are not allowed to charge families to participate)
• FUN! (hands-on, colorful, whimsical, and adventurous)

Examples of successful table activities in previous years include:

• Musical instrument exploration
• Soap-making and bubble-making
• Stickers and totebag giveaways
• Coloring pages
• Playing with puppets

Kidscape will take place Saturday, May 24, 2025 AND Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 11am - 6pm both days. Note, this is change in previous years where Kidscape only took place on 1 day. Applicants can indicate if they want to table for 1 or both days.

BOPA/Artscape will provide all vendors with:

• (1x) table
• (2x) chairs

Vendors must provide their own inventory, as well as:

• Tablecloth
• Signage
• Power and power strips

Vendors will participate free of charge (no booth fee) and will not be compensated for their participation.

Applicants will be notified on or before April 1, 2025.

For questions about this application or program, please email Twi McCallum, tmccallum@promotionandarts.org

Kidscape 2025 is back and reimagined! We are accepting applications for youth (ages 12 - 17) who want to sell their original crafts and merchandise. All accepted vendors must ensure their inventory follows these guidelines:

• Age appropriate (no symbolism or imagery that is violent, vulgar, or political)
• No food or beverages are permitted to be sold
• Original merchandise only; inventory should be the creation of the youth vendor
• Vendors are allowed to sell clothing, jewelry, books, artwork, knits, and music; if there is a question regarding merchandise eligibility, please email tmccallum@promotionandarts.org

Kidscape will take place Saturday, May 24, 2025 AND Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 11am - 6pm both days. Note, this is change in previous years where Kidscape only took place on 1 day. Applicants can indicate if they want to table for 1 or both days.

BOPA/Artscape will provide all vendors with:

• (1x) table
• (2x) chairs

Vendors must provide their own inventory, as well as:

• Tablecloth
• Signage
• Point of sales device (it is recommended to install an app on your cell phone in order to ring up transactions and accept payments)

Vendors will participate free of charge (no booth fee) and will not be compensated for their participation. Youth vendors are required to be accompanied by an adult at all times; upon acceptance, an adult will be required to signed a participation agreement.

Applicants will be notified on or before April 1, 2025.

For questions about this application or program, please email Twi McCallum, tmccallum@promotionandarts.org

We welcome all media outlets, photographers, videographers, journalists, influencers, and content creators to apply for media passes to this year's festival.  

Our team will review submissions and begin sending out decisions on March 28, 2025.