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 Baltimore's charm comes from its diverse neighborhoods and the people committed to making their streets better, safer, and stronger. For over 20 years, the PNC Neighborhood Grants Program has provided resources to dedicated communities to beautify and revitalize our neighborhoods. This week, I joined the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts and our partners from PNC Bank to announce a new component of the 21st annual PNC Neighborhood Grant Program. Starting this year, the PNC Neighborhood Grant Program is expanding to include funding for murals and gardens projects.
The murals and gardens program encourages neighborhoods to collaborate with art organizations and artists to incorporate the arts into community improvement projects such as reclaiming empty lots, creating murals, or starting community gardens with art components. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000. The events program distributes funding in the amount of $500 to $1,000 for special events such as street festivals, flea markets, health fairs, block parties, and more. Events will be funded from Sunday, May 1 through Wednesday, November 30, 2011.
For more information on the PNC Neighborhood Grant Program, contact the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts at 410-752-8632 or visit www.promotionandarts.com.
Local neighborhood associations and community-based nonprofit groups can apply for one or both grants by visiting www.promotionandarts.com. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 1, 2011 at 5:00 pm. Applications can be faxed to 410-385-0361 or mailed to the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts, 7 East Redwood Street, Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21202.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at my website or by email at mayor@baltimorecity.gov. You can also follow the Mayor's Office and be a part of the conversation on Twitter. |
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Sincerely,
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Mayor, City of Baltimore
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Enter to Win Tickets to 2011 Ravens-Steelers, and Support YouthWorks Summer Jobs!
You and nine of your closest friends can watch the Ravens take down their most controversial opponent in skybox style! Purchase a raffle ticket to support Baltimore City's YouthWorks Summer Jobs Program, and become eligible to win 10 Mayor's skybox tickets to the Ravens' payback against the Steelers at their first regular season home game. Raffle tickets are just $25.00 for one chance to win or $100.00 for 6 chances to win! Raffle tickets are on sale from February 2nd through February 28th. Click here to buy tickets or Go to www.BaltimorePayback2011.com or call 1-800-760-9008 for more information, official rules!
View a short video from Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Ray Rice. |
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PNC Neighborhood Grant Program Does your community dream of organizing and realizing a long-term, lasting project like a community garden, mural, or special event? The PNC Neighborhood Grant Program distributes funds to qualified neighborhood associations and community-based nonprofit groups for the purpose of strengthening neighborhoods. The application deadline is Friday, April 1, 2011, but mandatory workshops must be attended to apply. For more information, or to download an application, visit www.promotionandarts.com or call 410-752-8632. |
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ROOTS Fest 2011 Artist Opportunities Alternate ROOTS is pleased to announce artist opportunities for ROOTS Fest 2011: Many Communities, One Voice, a national arts festival celebrating the very best of our nation's local art June 25 and 26. Visual Artist applications are now being accepted. The Roots Fest Artist Market will offer spaces for original artists and craft vendors chosen through a jury process. All artists must submit an application at www.zapplication.org and pay the application fee of $25. Application deadline is March 31, 2011. For more information, visit www.alternateroots.org. |
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Baltimore CASH Campaign Families of 2 or more who made $49,000 or less in 2010 and single tax filers who made $25,000 or less may be eligible for free tax preparation and other helpful financial services through the Baltimore CASH campaign. The Baltimore CASH Campaign strives to provide working families access to the tools and services needed to maximize their earning dollars. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, visit www.bmorefreetaxes.org or call 410-234-8008. |
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Material Girls: Contemporary Black Women Artists
On display through October 26
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt Street Thirty-eight three-dimensional works of art by eight black women artists will be featured in the special exhibition, Material Girls: Contemporary Black Women Artists. Material Girls features an impressive lineup of artists at varying points in their careers. Visit www.africanamericanculture.org for details. |
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Mother to Mother: The Story of Two Baltimore Marys
Friday, February 25, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
City Hall, Board of Estimates Room, 100 N. Holliday Street
Come hear an inspiring story of two women of African decent whose contributions changed the religious and social landscape of Maryland and Baltimore. This lecture is part of the It's More Than History! Brown Bag Lecture Series. Bring your favorite brown bag lunch. Photo ID is required for entry. For more information, call Shauntee Daniels at 443-984-2369. |
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Poetry Out Loud
Saturday, February 26, 1:00 pm
Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street Aaron Henkin of WYPR-FM hosts the Maryland State Poetry Out Loud finals, sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council and featuring nine regional winners who will compete for the championship. The Poetry Out Loud competition awards more than $100,000 in prizes to students and schools at the state and national levels. For more information, email Christine Stewart at cstwewart@msac.org. |
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Fest-Of-All Gala & Fashion Show
Saturday, February 26, 7:00 pm-11:00 pm
Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway Beat the winter doldrums at the 4th Annual FEST-OF-ALL Gala & Fashion Show. Fest-of-All is a celebration of everything Federal Hill; enjoy fine food & drink from great restaurants and taverns and the newest spring fashions from award-winning boutiques. Music, dancing, and a silent auction round out the evening. Proceeds go to the Federal Hill Main Street program for its community revitalization efforts. Tickets are $60 in advance, $75 at the door. For more information, visit www.historicfederalhill.org. |
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Classic Sounds of New Orleans
Sunday, February 27, 2:00 pm
Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street From street parades to nightclubs, from church houses to dance halls, music is key to New Orleans' uniqueness. Robert Cataliotti, producer of the new recording, Classic Sounds of New Orleans, talks about the music of New Orleans. For more information, call 410-396-5430. |
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Small Business Seminar
Monday, February 28, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Small Business Resource Center, 1101 E. 33rd Street, Suite C-307 This seminar is designed to provide training to small business owners who want to do business with the City of Baltimore. Come learn about how to market to the City of Baltimore. Registration is $25. For more information or to register, contact the Mayor's Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business development at 410-396-3818. |
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Youth dis-ABILITIES Awareness Event
Friday, March 4, 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
LAST, Inc.'s A.T. Demonstration & Learning Center, 7050 Oakland Mills Rd., Suite 160, Columbia This event will bring awareness to middle and high school students about how technology assists those living with disabilities. This free event is also open to parents, family members, caregivers, and professionals who assist those living with disabilities. The event will host guest speakers, provide opportunity to make custom-made assistive technology projects, games, and more. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Monday, Feb.28 as space is limited. For more information or to register, call 410-381-2667 or email atlastvolunteers@gmail.com. |
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Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open Studio Day
Saturday, March 5, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, 21 S. Eutaw Street See visual and performing artists, visit their work studios, and purchase original artwork. More than a dozen artists showcase their work, including mixed-media, paintings, photographs, and sculptures. The Shop at Bromo sells artwork by regional artists. For more information, call 410-752-8632 or visit www.bromoseltzerartstower.com. |
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Baltimore CASH Campaign Financial Fitness Series
Tuesday, March 8, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street Do you dream about being a business owner but you don't know where to start? Do you wonder how to structure your business and what tax implications these different structures may have? Teddy Prioleau from the Tax and Mortgage Shop of America will share the basics of starting your own business, as well as information that will help make your dream a reality. Registration is free, but space is limited. For more information or to register, call 410-234-2803. |
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