The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) presents The Business of Arts Networking Series, a quarterly virtual program aimed at supporting emerging artists and creatives in Baltimore City by providing professional development, networking, performance and showcasing opportunities, and technical support grants (available annually depending on funding). This program is funded by Bank of America and The Maryland State Arts Council.

The BOA Networking Series program puts arts professionals in the same room with aspiring artists/creatives to give them resources and guidance on how to develop and sustain their craft. These sessions are designed to provide professional development support to emerging artists/creatives across various disciplines in Baltimore City. Our events will be quarterly and this month’s theme is all about financial management, planning, and resources to support individuals with their artistic goals.Sessions take place April 29th and 30th. The sessions are free but registration is required.

Fund your Dream Projects: Financial Planning for the Independent Artist

Looking to fund a project but unsure about how to go about it? This presentation will provide useful and practical tips to help artists/creatives develop solid budgets for their project. Session participants will walk away with tangible tools to take their project from concept to creation! This presentation will be led by, Lewis Weil.