One can scarcely blame Mayor Brandon Scott for having frustrations with the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts, the 501(c)3 nonprofit that functions as the city’s arts council, events center and film office. Ever attended Artscape, the Baltimore Book Festival, even the Baltimore Farmers’ Market or experienced the various landmarks, galleries and art installations it underwrites? How about the Inner Harbor New Year’s Eve fireworks?
The BOPA fallout: Baltimore, arts funding and accountability
October 24, 2024
