Artscape (festival)

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The Baltimore Rock Opera Society "Brothership", a converted 1988 Saab 900, which first premiered at Artscape in July 2010. BROS "Brothership" Premiere at Artscape.jpg
The Baltimore Rock Opera Society "Brothership", a converted 1988 Saab 900, which first premiered at Artscape in July 2010.

Artscape is an annual art festival held in the Mount Royal neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland in July. Since its first annual event in 1982, it has become the largest free arts festival in America. [1] It has boasted acts such as Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin in the past, attracting over 350,000 people [2] from the city, and surrounding areas. Film programming during Artscape is provided by Maryland Film Festival. There are artists in a variety of visual and performing media. Events are free and open to the public.

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Funding

According to Artscape, 43% of the funding for 2010's event came from sponsorships and contributions, while 29% came from concession income, the remaining funds came from fundraising, and grants. The report states that about 18% of their expenses in 2010 went to administrative costs, 3% to fundraising activities, while the majority 79% went to program expenses. [3] Artscape organizers estimate that the total economic impact for the City of Baltimore in 2010 was $25.97 million. It is reported that 2009 attendees spend $9,256,046 with Artscape vendors. [4]

Programs

Artscape includes various programs and artwork displays, including juried exhibitions, installations, literary arts, visual arts, and performances. [5] [6] Musical performances take place at various stages across Baltimore. Past notable musical performers have included Aretha Franklin (1994), [7] Al Green (2003), [8] and Isaac Hayes (2004), [9] among others.

Musical line-up

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References

  1. ↑ Mary Gail Hare (July 19, 2009). "'Too much fun' OK at Artscape". The Baltimore Sun .[ permanent dead link ]
  2. ↑ Mike Unger. "Artscape 2009 in Baltimore". Baltimore.about.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
  3. ↑ "ARTSCAPE 2018 :: FUNDING PIE-CHART". Artscape.org. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  4. ↑ "ARTSCAPE 2018 :: ARTSCAPE ECONOMIC-IMPACT-REPORT-AND-DEMOGRAPHICS-". Artscape.org. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "Music box: Artscape brings big names to baltimore". Capital. 22 July 2005. ProQuest   232748987 . Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  6. ↑ Dorsey, John (25 July 1997). "Art is bustin' out all over; Review". The Sun. ProQuest   407004871 . Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  7. ↑ Obermayer, Joel (16 July 1994). "Aretha Kicks Off Artscape". The Sun. ProQuest   2294337004 . Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  8. ↑ Ollison, Rashod D. (28 July 2003). "He sings so mean, that Rev. Al Green". The Sun. ProQuest   406557533 . Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  9. ↑ McNatt, Glenn (19 July 2014). "This year, Artscape earns rave reviews; Visitors find much to their liking – the food, music draw crowds, too". The Sun. ProQuest   406618023 . Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  10. ↑ Sun, Baltimore. "Artscape 2016 music schedule". Baltimoresun.com.
  11. ↑ Kaltenbach, Chris (9 June 2015). "Artscape 2015 draws big-name headliners for three-day event". Baltimoresun.com.
  12. ↑ "Artscape 2014 Music Line-up Announced". Metro Montage. 27 May 2014.
  13. ↑ Case, Wesley. "Artscape 2013 headliners include Bridget Kelly, Kem and more". Baltimoresun.com.
  14. ↑ Sun, Baltimore (17 July 2012). "Pictures: Artscape 2012 lineup". Baltimoresun.com.
  15. ↑ Sun, Chris Kaltenbach, The Baltimore (30 May 2012). "Brian McKnight, Clutch to headline Artscape". Baltimoresun.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  16. ↑ Kaltenbach, Chris (25 May 2011). "Fantasia, G Love, Matisyahu headline Artscape lineup". The Baltimore Sun.
  17. ↑ Sessa, Sam (9 June 2010). "Artscape 2010 lineup announced. What do you think?". Baltimoresun.com.
  18. ↑ "Gov't Mule, Musiq Soulchild to headline Artscape". Tribunedigital-baltimoresun. 9 June 2010.
  19. ↑ "Ms Sara and the Help Live at Artscape Festival on 2009-07-18". 18 July 2009.
  20. ↑ "Artscape 2009". Songkick.
  21. ↑ "Artscape returns, bigger and greener". Tribunedigital-baltimoresun. 5 June 2008.
  22. ↑ "Mike Doughty Live at Artscape Festival on 2008-07-19". Archive.org. 19 July 2008.
  23. ↑ "Artscape draws up this year's musical lineup". Tribunedigital-baltimoresun. 2 June 2007.
  24. ↑ "DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS". Drivebytruckers.com.
  25. ↑ "Disco Biscuits Live at Artscape on 2005-07-22". Scott Schneider. 22 July 2005.
  26. ↑ "Huge Artscape thrives without superstars". Tribunedigital-baltimoresun. 22 July 2005.
  27. ↑ "Blues Traveler Live at Artscape – Festival Stage on 2003-07-25". Dave Mallick. 25 July 2003.
  28. ↑ "Radiators Live at Artscape Festival Stage on 2003-07-26". Tom Wardell. 26 July 2003.
  29. ↑ "The Bridge Live at Artscape on 2003-07-25". Alex Mitchell. 25 July 2003.
  30. ↑ "Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Live at Artscape-Fox Stage on 2001-07-15". George Plaatje. 15 July 2001.
  31. ↑ "North Mississippi Allstars Live at Artscape – Sun Stage on 2001-07-15". Archive.org. 15 July 2001.
  32. ↑ "Railroad Earth Live at Artscape on 2001-07-15". Archive.org. 15 July 2001.
  33. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rose, Jaimee (12 July 2001). "For a good time, here's what to know before you go". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  34. ↑ Sun, Baltimore (27 June 2001). "Artscape Timeline". Baltimoresun.com.
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