Arts

901 Arts is a safe and welcoming space where youth from Better Waverly can explore their creativity and grow as artists and leaders. The center offers programs that help young people express themselves through art while supporting community building. 901 Arts plays a key role in making the neighborhood stronger, safer, and more vibrant.

901 Montpelier St Baltimore MD 21218

 (410) 366-2252

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Access Art provides a safe and supportive environment for youth to explore their creativity and develop important skills. The program offers opportunities for students to engage in various art forms, build leadership abilities, and connect with positive adult role models. Participants also have the chance to become teaching assistants, mentors, and entrepreneurs while deepening their artistic talents and contributing to their communities. Through these activities, youth gain valuable experiences that help them grow both personally and professionally.

2446 Washington Blvd Baltimore MD 21230

 (443) 708-2827

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Art with a Heart works to improve lives through visual art. The organization brings interactive art classes to schools, community centers, group homes, shelters, hospitals, and housing facilities. It also runs youth leadership programs for 10th and 11th graders, and job training programs for youth ages 14–24.

3000 Falls Road Mill No. 1 Baltimore MD 21211

 (410) 366-8886

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Arts Every Day works to make arts education accessible for all students in Baltimore City Public Schools. The organization provides teacher professional development, funding for student arts experiences, and classroom supplies. It also supports arts integration in schools and advocates for arts in education.

Baltimore MD

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AZIZA PE&CE, commonly referred to as “AP,” is a non-profit organization that primarily serves girls, LGBTQ+, and gender expansive youth with a focus on Black, Latinx, and Indigenous youth. AP uses fashion, fitness, arts, music, mentoring, entertainment, and education to address social, emotional, cultural, life, and critical thinking skills.

901 N. Milton Ave 240 Baltimore MD 21205

 (410) 775-6652 

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Baltimore Clayworks is a nonprofit ceramic arts center in the Mt. Washington neighborhood. Its mission is to develop, sustain, and promote an artist‑centered community by providing high‑quality educational, artistic, and collaborative programs in ceramics. The center offers affordable studio space, classes for youth and adults, exhibitions, and community engagement in the clay arts.

5707 Smith Ave Baltimore MD 21209

 (410) 578-1919

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The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is a nonprofit arts council for Baltimore City. Its role includes organizing and supporting public events and festivals, granting funds to artists and cultural organizations, managing arts‐and‐public art programs, and operating key arts venues and landmarks. BOPA aims to cultivate the city’s creative economy and make arts more accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.

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Baltimore School for the Arts is a public high school offering intensive, pre‑professional training in the arts alongside a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Students specialize in one of four disciplines: visual arts, music, theatre, or dance. Admission is based solely on an arts audition and interview—no academic criteria are used. The school is part of the Baltimore City Public School System, so tuition is free to Baltimore City residents.

712 Cathedral St Baltimore MD 21201

 (443) 642-5165

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The Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras (BSYO) is a program of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, offering pre‑professional orchestral training to young musicians from across Maryland and Pennsylvania. BSYO comprises three ensembles tailored to specific age groups and skill levels, providing individualized attention and a supportive, inclusive, collaborative performance environment. The ensembles include:

• Youth Orchestra (YO): A pre‑professional, full orchestra for students in grades 9–12, performing standard orchestral repertoire as well as music by unrepresented and living composers.

• Concert Orchestra (CO): A full orchestra for students in grades 7–9, focusing on developing ensemble skills and musicianship.

• String Orchestra (SO): An ensemble for students in grades 4–6, emphasizing foundational string techniques and ensemble playing.

1212 Cathedral St Baltimore MD 21201

 (410) 783-8000

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BUDL uses the art of debate to change lives. BUDL brings learning to life by making it relevant, real, and fun by providing debate-based education for 3rd through 12th graders. They partner with schools to have extracurricular debate practices and monthly weekend debate tournaments.

2601 N Howard St Suite 150 Baltimore MD 21218

 (410) 752-2835

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BGCMB works to create opportunities for all children & youth to get involved in the community and to reach their full potential. BGCMB provides a safe place for youth to learn and grow, fostering genuine and ongoing relationships between youth and caring adult professionals, sponsoring positive, life-enhancing programs, and by promoting character development, hope, and opportunity. BGCMB provides after-school programs in the areas of Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, & Healthy Lifestyles. Club hours and activities vary from club to club.

1201 S Sharp St Suite 302 Baltimore MD 21230

 (410) 637-3838

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Baltimore Center Stage is the State Theater of Maryland, founded in 1963 and designated as such in 1978. Located in the heart of Baltimore’s Mount Vernon Cultural District, it offers a diverse season of professional theater productions across two mainstages and an intimate 99-seat theater. The theater is committed to artistic excellence and engaging, educating, and expanding the horizons of diverse audiences through thought-provoking classical and contemporary theater.

700 N Calvert St Baltimore MD 21202

 (410) 986-4000

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Chesapeake Arts Center uses the arts to spark creativity and learning for people of all ages, offering classes, workshops, performances, and exhibitions that help young people explore visual arts, STEAM, making, performance, and more. They provide after-school and weekend workshops, art clubs, community art projects, and year-round classes — some of which are free or have tuition assistance available for qualifying families in Northern Anne Arundel County. Tuition assistance can cover roughly 25–75% of class fees based on income and residence in priority communities (such as Brooklyn Park, Glen Burnie, and Severn), making arts education more affordable.

194 Hammonds Lane Brooklyn Park MD 21225

 (410) 636-6597

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YouthBuild gives a second chance to Baltimore City youth who have dropped out of high school. We provide construction training and certifications, assistance in earning a high school diploma or GED, and job placement services. Civic Works strengthens Baltimore communities through education, skills development, and community service. We are a non-profit working in Baltimore communities for over 20 years, and we are deeply committed to service.

 

See other resources by Civic Works:

Civic Works
Civic Works: Real Food Farm

2701 St. Lo Drive Baltimore MD 21213

 (410) 366-1831

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CAC is the only program of its kind in Maryland that links artists, communities, and institutions of higher education. Housed in the Office of Community Engagement at MICA, this program places community artists in year-long residencies with nonprofits, schools, and community centers in Baltimore City.

131 W. North Ave Baltimore MD 21201

 (410)-225-4264

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Creative Alliance is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to building communities by bringing together artists and audiences from diverse backgrounds to experience spectacular arts and education programs. They engage participants in the creative process, support local artists, promote Baltimore as a center for creative production, and advocate for cultural expression rooted in a sense of place.

3134 Eastern Ave Baltimore MD 21224

 (410) 276-1651

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Dance & Bmore offers a variety of programs for youth and families, combining arts, mentorship, performance, and dance fitness to build creativity, confidence, and community connections:

• AMP Up! (Arts Mentorship Program, 16–24 yrs): Weekly mentorship in theater-making and music production with industry professionals, fostering collaboration and creative leadership.

• AMP Camp (3rd–5th grade): Two-week summer program introducing young students to acting, dance, creative writing, stage management, costumes, and community theater, guided by award-winning arts educators. Campers also have ongoing performance and mentorship opportunities beyond the camp.

• Voices of Carmen: A youth-centered musical adaptation of the opera Carmen, featuring fresh renditions of Bizet’s music and original compositions. Youth participate in performance and post-show dialogue exploring conflict resolution and personal growth.

• FazaFam Family Jam: Baltimore’s family dance party with lively games and music in styles like Salsa, Disco, Hip-Hop, Caribbean, and Motown. Parents and children move, sing, and dance together in a fun, playful environment.

120 W North Ave Suite 201 Baltimore MD 21201

 410-871-8322

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Everyman Theatre provides dynamic, inclusive arts education for youth, fostering creativity and confidence through theatrical experiences. Their programs include:

• Play Builders (Grades 3–5): An 8-week course focusing on acting and design, culminating in a student-led performance.
• Readers Theatre (Kindergarten–Grade 2): A class that brings stories to life through dramatization, enhancing reading skills and confidence.
• Puppetry (Grades 3–5): A new offering exploring storytelling through puppet creation and performance.
• Summer Camp (Grades K–8): Full-day, week-long camps featuring acting, writing, music, dance, and theatre production.

Scholarships are available through the Creative Journey program to support youth participation.

315 W Fayette St Baltimore MD 21201

 (410) 752-2208

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The Eubie Blake Cultural Center offers youth-focused programs in music, dance, visual arts, and literary arts, providing young people with opportunities to explore African American culture and creative expression. Recently, it has expanded to include STEAMB (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, and business) programs designed to bridge cultural and educational gaps for youth. Classes, workshops, and performances are regularly offered to engage young learners from Baltimore and surrounding areas.

847 North Howard St Baltimore MD 21201

 (410) 225-3130

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Friends of Patterson Park offers free youth and family activities including soccer, tennis, Zumba, fitness groups, and seasonal events like Día del Niño, Muevetón, and outdoor concerts. They also provide volunteer opportunities and advocate for Patterson Park as a safe, inclusive green space that promotes health, wellness, and community connection for all.

27 South Patterson Park Ave. Baltimore MD 21231

 (410) 276-3676

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The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is the core of all of the activities and programs we offer girls. As girls participate in activities and experiences that include earning badges, selling cookies, going on exciting trips, exploring the outdoors, and doing Take Action projects that make a difference in their communities, girls are developing leadership skills they will use throughout their lifetime.

4806 Seton Drive Baltimore MD 21215

 (410) 358-9711

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Hearts & Ears, Inc. is a Trans-led, peer-run wellness and recovery center serving LGBTQIA+ individuals in Baltimore City and nearby counties. As Maryland’s only LGBTQIA+ wellness and recovery center, it offers a welcoming space with hybrid groups and activities focused on behavioral health, holistic wellness, daily peer check-ins, and assistance with connecting to resources, designed to support healing and community.

611 Park Ave Suite A Baltimore MD 21201

 (410) 523-1694

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HEBCAC Youth Opportunity Center (HEBCAC-YO) is a program in East Baltimore that helps out-of-school youth and young adults aged 18-24 get back on track with education, counseling, and career training. They offer GED classes, career training in fields like healthcare, hospitality, and construction, and life skills workshops. The center also connects you to other services, like housing and healthcare, to help you succeed academically and professionally.

1212 N Wolfe St Baltimore MD 21213

 (443) 524-2800

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The Holistic Life Foundation is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the wellness of children and adults in underserved communities. Through a comprehensive approach, children develop their inner lives through yoga, mindfulness, and self-care. HLF demonstrates a deep commitment to learning, community, and stewardship of the environment. HLF is also committed to developing high-quality evidence-based programs and curriculum to improve community well-being.

1014 W 36th Street Suite 403 Baltimore MD 21211

 (410) 235-4300

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Jubilee is a community program providing arts classes to the residents of the Sandtown-Winchester, Upton, and surrounding neighborhoods in Baltimore, Maryland. They offer programming in dance, visual arts, creative writing and ceramics in partnership with the Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore Clayworks, as well as local artists, writers, and dancers.

1947 Pennsylvania Ave Baltimore MD 21287

 (410) 728-1199

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Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through arts education and leadership development. Founded in 2004 by alumni of the Baltimore School for the Arts, LTYC offers a range of programs designed to promote academic success, positive social development, and creativity among young people.

Baltimore MD

 (443) 261-LTYC (5892)

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Living Classrooms Foundation strengthens communities and inspires young people to achieve their potential through hands on education and job training, using urban, natural, and maritime resources as “living classrooms.”

1417 Thames Street (main offices) Baltimore MD 21231

 410.685.0295

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Loving Arms, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) community based organization located in Baltimore City, Maryland. We provide short term, safe and nurturing shelter and supportive services (both residential and non-residential) to unaccompanied, homeless children, and young adults, age 12 to 24. These children are known as throwaways, runaways, homeless, or unstably housed children, many who are victims of human and Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST).

3313 Oakfield Ave Gwynn Oak MD 21207

 443-415-1174

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The Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation continues to foster the ideals of our founder by striving to reduce violence, juvenile delinquency and the effects of Post Traumatic Syndrome in the Church Square Community. They achieve these goals by offering our members and community a better path via the disciplines of boxing, the arts and academics.

 (443) 613-9840

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Muse 360 Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Baltimore youth through arts education and leadership development. Their mission is to provide young people with opportunities to use their voices and creative talents in pursuit of self-knowledge and community impact.

Youth Programs Offered

• Rayn Fall Dance Studio (ages 2–21): Offers preparatory dance classes in ballet and tap, providing youth with high-quality dance instruction and exposure to the allied arts.

• New Generation Scholars (ages 13–21): Provides arts education beyond the classroom, including domestic and international travel to study the African Diaspora. Scholars have visited locations such as New York, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and more.

• Spark of Genius (ages 13–21): A youth-led program that teaches creative entrepreneurship, providing tools for youth to explore using their artistic skills to develop sustainable income opportunities.

847 N Howard St Baltimore MD 21201

 (443) 302-9761

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School 33 Art Center is a contemporary art center in South Baltimore that showcases both emerging and established artists. It offers gallery exhibitions, artist studios, art classes for both children and adults, special events, and workshops. The center also works to strengthen local art and community, and maintains an environmentally‑friendly outdoor garden.

1427 Light St Baltimore MD 21230

 (443) 263-4350

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The St. Francis Neighborhood Center offers a range of programs and services to meet the needs of Reservoir Hill and Penn North residents. In addition to an after school program and summer camp, they offer weekly food distributions, senior socials, computer lab access, adult education programs, community clean-ups, and an internship program.

2405 Linden Ave Baltimore MD 21217

 (410) 669-2612

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The 29th Street Community Center offers a variety of programs for kids, adults, and all ages as well as community based projects. The mission of the Center is to offer a space for meaningful community building and high quality enrichment programming that adds value and vibrancy to the neighborhoods of Charles Village, Abell, Harwood, Oakenshawe, Better Waverly, Old Goucher, Remington, and Barclay.

300 E 29th St Baltimore MD 21218

 (443) 213-0394

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The Living Well is a center for Social & Economic Vibrancy that rents space for workshops, open mics, circles, baby showers, milestone celebrations, art shows and more.

235 Holliday Street Baltimore MD 21202

 (410) 212-5953

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The Pride Center of Maryland is the state’s leading organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for LGBTQ+/SGL individuals across all ages and backgrounds. Through comprehensive programs focused on youth development, mental health support, violence prevention, and trauma-informed care, PCOM fosters equity, justice, and safe access to essential services while building understanding across diverse communities.

2418 St Paul St. Baltimore MD 21218

 (410) 777-8145

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The heart of Peabody Dance’s philosophy is the expectation that all students, whether they are professional aspirants or young children and adults exploring the joys of dancing, will have the opportunity to reach their own desired level of achievement. In return, a nationally respected faculty are dedicated to meeting the needs of their students on an individual basis and to offering them exemplary training, inspiration, and encouragement.

1 E Mt Vernon Place Baltimore MD 21202

 (410) 234-4500

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Baltimore City 4-H Youth Development offers programs that help youth build practical life skills, leadership, and citizenship through hands-on learning. Participants engage in activities including STEM, public speaking, entrepreneurship, gardening, nutrition, healthy lifestyles, service-learning, and creative programs like fashion review and photography. The programs aim to foster personal growth, community engagement, and preparation for future education and careers.

See other resources by University of Maryland:

University of Maryland: Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics
University of Maryland: ADHD Treatment Clinic
University of Maryland: Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering (CMSE)
University of Maryland: Sexual Abuse and Rape Assessment Center at University of Maryland Children’s Hospital
University of Maryland: School of Dentistry
University of Maryland: Evelyn Jordan Center (EJC)
University of Maryland: Child & Adolescent Clinic
University of Maryland: Eye Associates
University of Maryland: Pulmonology and Allergy Clinic
University of Maryland: Drug Treatment Program (Methadone Maintenance)
University of Maryland: Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services (OATS)
University of Maryland: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program
University of Maryland: Urban Agriculture at University of Maryland Extension-Baltimore City
University of Maryland: STAR TRACK at University of Maryland Adolescent Health Center
University of Maryland: Adolescent and Young Adult Center

6615 Reisterstown Road Suite 201 Baltimore MD 21215

 410-856-1850

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Wide Angle Youth Media is a nonprofit organization based in Baltimore that empowers youth through media arts education. Since its inception in 2000, the organization has collaborated with and amplified the voices of over 8,000 young people across the city, providing them with the skills and confidence to navigate school, career, and life

Wide Angle Youth Media offers a range of programs designed to engage and develop youth through media arts:

• Baltimore Speaks Out (BSO): An introductory video-making and youth development program for youth ages 10–15. BSO workshops are conducted each academic year at partner schools and locations, providing students with media literacy, team-building, public speaking, community service, and digital media skills.

• High School Programs: After-school courses offering students ages 14–21 the opportunity for free introductory and advanced media training. Courses are offered in a range of concentrations, including video, photography, animation, and illustration.

• MediaWorks Summer Program: A paid summer workforce development initiative for youth ages 14–21, providing media education experiences and college and career development programming in partnership with Baltimore City’s YouthWorks and Baltimore County’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

• Community Voices: A program offering a wide range of fee-for-service workshops, trainings, and media-arts-centered professional development. These workshops are customizable to best suit the needs of students, topics, and budgets

2507 N Howard St Suite 100 Baltimore MD 21218

 (443) 759-6700

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WombWork Productions, Inc. uses the performing arts to heal, empower, and educate youth, young adults, and adults while preserving cultural legacies. Their programs include the Next Generation Art Ensemble for ages 5–12, offering arts, self-determination, and cultural education while addressing social issues affecting youth; the Nu Generation Art Ensemble for ages 13–20, which builds confidence and resiliency through theatre, drumming, dance, and reflective practices; and the Nu World Art Ensemble for ages 21+, creating professional productions that engage the community on social issues such as HIV/AIDS, gang violence, and substance abuse. Across all ages, participants gain skills in artistic expression, leadership, and social awareness while contributing to meaningful community dialogue.

3123 Walbrook Ave. Baltimore MD 21216

 410-258-1504

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Writers in Baltimore Schools (WBS) is a program that provides low-income middle school students with a vibrant environment for literary development through in-school, after school, and summer creative writing workshops taught by Baltimore college students.

10 E. North Ave Baltimore MD 21202

 (410) 205-9826 

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The Youth Resiliency Institute (YRI), operating under Fusion Partnerships, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth in Baltimore City. YRI utilizes a creative, arts-based, culturally rich rites of passage process to help children, adolescents, and adults self-actualize, fostering productive, healthy, and authentic lives within thriving communities.

2103 N Charles St Baltimore MD 21218

 (443) 934-1972

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It isn’t easy keeping your kids active. The Youth Sports Program (YSP) provides a variety of exciting sports activities for children and their families. YSP is dedicated to the provision of extra-curricular sports and activities to support family involvement and physical and social skill development for young children. Parents are encouraged to coach and assist coaches for games, practices and closing activities. The YSP encourages school involvement for all parents to support their child’s academic achievement.

4633 Furley Ave Furley Recreation Center Baltimore MD 21239

 (443) 423-2442

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