BALTIMORE (WMAR) — Following a three-year hiatus, Artscape is coming back to Baltimore next year. But after controversy about the potential dates, the official date will be announced today.
Before Artscape went on hiatus, the festival was held during the summer and typically, it was one of the hottest weekends of the season.
A few weeks ago, the Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts announced the new dates of September 13 through 17.
That received some pushback, including from Councilwoman Odette Ramos, because it fell on the same dates as the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.
The office released a statement saying they appreciate the feedback and are taking another look at dates for the festival.
“It is our goal that every event and program that BOPA produces is inclusive of Baltimore’s wonderfully diverse population — art is for everyone, and we want all Baltimoreans to be able to participate fully in the reimagined Artscape,” the office wrote.
Their websiteis now updated to show that Artscape will be the weekend following Rosh Hashanah, September 20 through 24.
The office will announced the official date and locations at a joint press conference with the city of Baltimore and Mayor Brandon scot at 1:00 p.m. at the SNF Parkway Theater.
