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Welcome to the Black Arts District

Click here to RSVP to our free Black Artist Fair

Join us on April 21 and every third Tuesday in 2026 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at Shake & Bake Family Fun Center in the Billie Holiday room for our Monthly Black Artist Fair! This resource fair is designed to connect Baltimore’s Black creatives with resources to benefit their creative careers through curated guest speakers and more.

This month’s workshop will focus on “Showing Up Authentically and Strategically Online.” There will also be free headshots, food, and resource tables.

Don’t forget to RSVP, we’ll see you soon!

Introducing our newest initiative: Dew More Baltimore's youth performance program. Here, emerging artists develop their craft alongside professional mentors, creating tomorrow's voices in Baltimore's vibrant arts scene. Learn more about our newest program here.

Now Hiring!

Bring your passion, skills, and innovative spirit to help build a more vibrant and inclusive arts community. We're seeking a dynamic Development Director (apply here) to drive our mission forward.

OUR MISSION is that the Black Arts District through an anti-displacement framework empowers Black creatives and continues the community-based revitalization efforts in West Baltimore through culture, arts, and entertainment. Our vision of the Black Arts District is to be a model of Black creative autonomy.

The Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District is THE choice destination for high-quality arts, culture, food, and entertainment in Baltimore. Our rich culture and legacy of community building and black autonomy continues through enhanced cultural production, historic preservation, and social development. Our work is centered in Love, Unity, Shared Purpose, and Respect for our People.