Dates:
July 17, 18 & 19, 2009
Hours:
Friday: 12-10pm / Saturday: 12-10pm / Sunday: 12-8pm
Location:
Mount Royal Avenue & Cathedral Street / Charles Street
Bolton Hill neighborhood & Station North Arts & Entertainment District
A good landmark to help with directions is the Lyric Opera House,
Year:
28th annual festival
Attendance:
350,000+ people
Admission:
Free and open to the public, Artscape is held outdoors in tents, and inside
the neighborhood’s premier exhibition spaces and performing arts
venues. The event is handicapped accessible.
Description:
Artscape, America’s largest free public arts festival, features 150+artists,
fashion designers and craftspeople, including DIY/new wave crafters;
visual art exhibits on and off site, such as outdoor sculpture, art cars,
photography and the Janet & Walter Sondheim Prize; incredible live
concerts on three outdoor stages; a full schedule of performing arts
including dance, opera, theater, fashion, film, experimental music and
performances by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; family events such
as hands-on projects, demonstrations, jazz vocal and combo competitions,
children’s entertainers and multiple street theater locations; and a
delicious, international menu of food and beverages available throughout
the site.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
300+ volunteers are needed to fill various volunteer positions including: Performing Arts Greeters, Ushers, and Crew; Children's Crafts Assistants (dire need!); Family Arts Assistants (dire need!); Gallery Greeters; Information Booth Specialists (dire need!); Photographers' Assistants; Exhibitor Booth Coverage Assistants (dire need!); Booth Coverage Assistants for New Wave Crafters; and more!
You can help make this festival a success by volunteering! Volunteer for one or more activities and shifts. As a thank you for volunteering, our Artscape Volunteers receive a free t-shirt, refreshments, and the reward of being a valued contributor to one of Baltimore's most exciting arts events!
TO SIGN UP: Visit www.myvolunteerpage.com and Select "Baltimore" and then "Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts"
Produced By:
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Inc.
on behalf of Baltimore Festival of the Arts, Inc.
Mayor Sheila Dixon