Arts

901 Arts provides a safe, creative, and empowering space for Better Waverly Youth to express themselves and develop as artists and community leaders. The art center is an integral part of the community’s ongoing efforts to build a safer, stronger and more vibrant neighborhood.

901 Montpelier St Baltimore MD 21218

 (410) 366-2252

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Access Art provides students with a safe space to explore their creativity, positive adult role models, empowering activities, valuable opportunities for leadership, and alternatives to high risk behavior.  Each year, youth build on the comprehensive art skills they learn, deepen the connection to their own creative process, enhance their ability to affect their communities, and finally gain skills to become teaching assistants, mentors and entrepreneurs.

2446 Washington Blvd Baltimore MD 21230

 (443) 708-2827

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The mission of Art with a Heart is to enhance the lives of people in need through visual art. Art with a Heart brings its interactive visual arts classes to schools, community centers, group homes, shelters, hospitals, permanent housing facilities, and senior housing facilities. We also provide youth leadership programs for 10th and 11th graders and job programs for youth aged 14-24 years.

3000 Falls Road Mill No. 1 Baltimore MD 21211

 (410) 366-8886

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Arts Every Day serves as a strategic partner to the school district in advancing equitable access to arts and implementing the 2018 Fine Arts Strategic Plan. The organization provides teacher professional development, funding for student art experiences, and supplies.

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AZIZA/PE&CE Youth Programming (10yrs) is a progressive, social, entrepreneurship model developed to improve the quality of life of marginalized youth ages 12-24. It serves as an in-school, OST (out-of-school time) and summer program. AZIZA/PE&CE uses fashion, fitness, arts, music, mentoring, entertainment, and education to develop social, emotional, cultural, life, and critical thinking skills.

3503 N. Charles St Baltimore MD 21218

 (410) 775-6652 

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The Baltimore Bike Experience creates a safe environment by allowing youth a space where they build friendships, learn repair, maintenance, and artistic expression, teach safety, and go on bike rides. Members acquire a set of specific skills, vocabulary, and artistic methods that generate a sense of empowerment.

500 S Highland Ave. Baltimore MD 21224

 (951) 692-8642

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Baltimore Clayworks is a ceramic art center whose purpose is to develop, sustain, and promote an artist-centered community by providing outstanding artistic, educational, and collaborative programs. They are an affordable studio space located in the Mt. Washington neighborhood and provide art classes for youth.

5707 Smith Ave Baltimore MD 21209

 (410) 578-1919

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The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) serves as Baltimore City’s official arts council, events agency and film office. By providing funding and support to artists, arts programs and organizations across the city, and by producing large-scale events such as Light City, Artscape and the Baltimore Book Festival, BOPA’s goal is to make Baltimore a more vibrant and creative city.

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Baltimore School for the Arts (BSA) is a four-year high school with a unique mission: to provide young people who aspire to a career in the arts with intensive, pre-professional training in the arts combined with a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum. Students at the school pursue one of four disciplines: visual arts, music, theatre, and dance – along with a challenging academic curriculum.

712 Cathedral St Baltimore MD 21201

 (443) 642-5165

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BSYO comprises three orchestral ensembles of the Mid-Atlantic Region’s most talented musicians.  BSYO serves as ensemble-in-residence at the state-of-the-art George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson, Maryland.

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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The Baltimore Youth Film Arts Program offers city residents ages 16-29 the opportunity to learn camera skills, refine storytelling techniques, and create films and photographs to be shared at public screenings and exhibits and on the program website.

10 E North Ave Baltimore MD 21218

 (410) 244-8243

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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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This program is an opportunity for Baltimore City Public School high school students to work alongside graduate students in the MICA Master of Fine Arts in Community Arts Program to develop innovative arts and social justice based programs with and for community.

1430 Carswell St Baltimore MD 21218

 (410) 952-7003

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Center Stage is artistically driven by challenging, bold, thought-provoking classical and contemporary theater. They are committed to engaging, educating, and expanding the horizons of diverse audiences.

700 N Calvert St Baltimore MD 21202

 (410) 986-4000

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Chesapeake Arts Center uses the arts to excite, educate, engage, inspire, and grow this community’s people, its artists and the region through performances, exhibitions, classes, and collaborations with artists, educators, business and community leaders, and organizations. The center provides educational classes for all ages and all arts interests.

194 Hammonds Ln 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.

 

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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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The Creative Alliance builds communities by bringing together artists from diverse backgrounds to experience spectacular arts and education programs while engaging the creative process. They provide support to area artists, promote Baltimore as a center for creative production, act as a positive force in our community, and advocate for cultural expression rooted in a sense of place.

3134 Eastern Ave Baltimore MD 21224

 (410) 276-1651

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Your creative journey begins with Everyman Education. Through dynamic and diverse programming, Everyman Education welcomes students of all ages to engage in theatrical experiences that encourage discovery, build confidence, and inspire artistic growth.

315 W Fayette St Baltimore MD 21201

 443-615-7055 ext. 7113

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The Eubie Center offers music, literary, dance visual arts, and youth-specific programs. More recently, the center offers culturally enriching information, classes, and experiences that will bridge the knowledge gap in science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, and business (STEAMB).

847 North Howard St Baltimore MD 21201

 (410) 225-3130

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FAZAFAM is an innovative dance fitness program designed by Dance & Bmore to help families ‘Bmore’ fit, fun, creative, connected, and free. Packed with original music you’ll love to dance and sing along to as well as classic grooves that remind you of a backyard Family Jam. Fazafam integrates lively games and easy playful moves in styles like Salsa, Disco, Hip-hop Caribbean, Motown, and more. We work at several locations around Baltimore including Movement Lab in Remington and City Arts 2 in Station North

120 W North Ave Suite 201 Baltimore MD 21201

 410-871-8322

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The Liberty Rec And Tech Center provides a full slate of supports designed to provide services for students and parents.  The center has GED classes, a full service food pantry, workforce development seminars, after school programming, technology classes, parenting classes, a Head Start program, league basketball and volleyball, ceramics classes, visual arts programming, zumba, dance, aerobics, and fitness classes, a community pool, a sewing circle, and space available for community rentals.

3901 Maine Ave Baltimore MD 21207

 (410) 396-0571

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Offers free youth and family programming (including soccer, tennis, Zumba, and fitness groups), free events (including Día del Niño, Muevetón, concerts, and more) and volunteer opportunities in Patterson Park. The Friends serve to protect and advocate for Patterson Park as a green space promoting health and wellness where everyone is welcome.

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 for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Baltimore city and surrounding counties. It is also the only LGBTQIA+ wellness and recovery center in the state of Maryland.The center is open 32 hours a week and offers a variety of hybrid groups and activities surrounding behavioral health, holistic wellness, daily check-ins, and assist with locating resources.

611 Park Ave Suite A Baltimore MD 21201

 (410) 523-1694

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Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition Youth Opportunity Center (HEBCAC-YO) addresses the education, counseling, and career development and training needs of out of school youth in East Baltimore. Our caring and knowledgeable staff provides: on site GED and pre-GED classes; individual and group counseling; career training in high growth industries (such as healthcare, hospitality, and construction); life skills workshops and clubs and other fun social activities. YO! serves out-of-school youth and young adults by providing wide-ranging support services and opportunities for participants to reach their academic and career goals. We also connect youth to other needed wrap-around services such as housing, family support and healthcare by referral.

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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LTYC’s mission is to encourage youth to apply their gifts and strengths through arts and leadership. LTYC offers arts education programming to help promote success and balance in their lives.

1120 N Charles Street Suite 500 Baltimore MD 21201

 (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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Muse 360 Art’s mission is to provide Baltimore youth of diverse backgrounds with high quality arts education that inspires them to reach their full potential. They achieve their mission through three signature programs: Rayn Fall Dance Studio, New Generation Scholars, & Spark of Genius.

847 N Howard St Baltimore MD 21201

 (443) 302-9761

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Root Branch Film Academy (RBFA) is a media institute for youth. They offer training in filmmaking, video production, creative writing, photography, acting and more. Founded under parent company Root Branch Productions, LLC, RBFA serves as a medium for young media makers to express themselves in an artistic and meaningful way.

2220 Boston Street Baltimore MD 21231

 (410) 637-3530

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School 33 Art Center is the bridge between contemporary artists and the viewing public. Through our exhibitions, studios for artists, classes for adults and children and special events and workshops, we work to insure a vibrant future for contemporary art and artists in Baltimore. A new eco-friendly outdoor garden fed by a rainwater collection system, and renovated gallery spaces are examples of School 33 Art Center’s commitment to improve inside and out.

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 (PCOM) is the state’s primary source for guidance, education, cultural competency, and services to improve quality of life, especially for LGBTQ+/SGL (same-gender-loving) youth, adults, elders, and allies of all backgrounds, ethnicities, perspectives, genders, sexualities, and cultures.

Through youth development, mental health, violence prevention, support services, and trauma-informed care programs, PCOM advocates for equity, justice, and safe access to well-being and protection while building bridges and understanding between 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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Participants learn practical life skills through 4-H leadership and citizenship training, civic education, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, entrepreneurship, workforce development, service-learning, photography, STEM, public speaking, gardening, fashion review and the Clovers Program.

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University of Maryland: Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering (CMSE)
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University of Maryland: School of Dentistry
University of Maryland: Evelyn Jordan Center (EJC)
University of Maryland: Child & Adolescent Clinic
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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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Through media arts education, Wide Angle Youth Media collaborates with and amplifies the voices of Baltimore youth to engage audiences across social divides. Our programs inspire creativity and instill confidence in young people, supporting them to navigate school, career, and life.

2601 N Howard St Suite 160 Baltimore MD 21218

 (443) 759-6700

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The mission of WombWork Productions, Inc. is to heal and empower youth, their families, and communities to preserve cultural legacies through the social change performing arts. WombWork Productions, Inc. is comprised of three art ensembles: a professional adult theatre company Nu World Art Ensemble, a young adult theatre company Nu Generation Art Ensemble, and a youth theatre company Next Generation Art Ensemble. These three art ensembles engage participants as well as audience members in social change theatre covering topics such as: gun violence, racial equity, drug/alcohol abuse, sexual assault, handling grief/loss, etc.

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 seeks to help youth in Baltimore City self-actualize in ways that allow them to stimulate productive, healthy, and authentic lives in thriving communities. Through a creative, arts-based, culturally rich rites of passage process, YRI offers mentoring, training, and an array of human and character development services. They engage children, adolescents, and adults with the aim of creating cross-generational teams of community-based advocates and leaders in Baltimore City.

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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