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BOPA Community Advisory Committee Application

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Deadline: Jul 15, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jun 09, 2025 8:00 am - Jul 15, 2025 11:59 pm (EST)
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Free

About the event

BOPA is looking for up to twelve (12) members from Baltimore’s arts, culture, and entertainment community to join its Community Advisory Committee (CAC). [Cover photo by Peter Hoblitzell Photo]
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About the application

Members serve a two-year term and advise BOPA on community needs, equity in programming, cultural representation, and inclusive creative direction — helping ensure BOPA’s work reflects the richness and diversity of all Baltimore communities.

 

Please complete the application below. The BOPA Board of Directors will review submissions and select committee members.

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email
  • Gender
  • Birthday
  • Address

Additional information

  • If you are not a Baltimore City resident, briefly describe how your work meaningfully contributes to Baltimore’s creative ecology.
  • List other areas in which you have other relevant professional and/or lived experience
  • Are you currently a Baltimore City resident?
  • What organizations, institutions, or community groups are you affiliated with?
  • Do you hold any titles or roles in any of the organizations with which you are affiliated? If so, please list them.
  • List any boards, committees, or civic bodies you have served on in the past (if any).
  • How would you describe your connection to Baltimore’s arts, culture, and/or entertainment community?
  • Please describe your professional or lived experience in the following areas (check all that apply):
  • Describe any experience you have working with historically underserved or underrepresented communities in Baltimore.
  • Why are you interested in serving on BOPA's Community Advisory Committee?
  • How do you define equity in the context of Baltimore’s arts and culture ecosystem?
  • What are one or two pressing issues you believe BOPA should address to better serve Baltimore’s creative community?
  • In what ways do you envision the Community Advisory Committee impacting BOPA’s work?
  • Do you have any access needs (e.g., interpretation, transportation support, child care stipends) that would help support your full participation on this committee?
  • Are you able to commit to the required level of participation over a two-year term?
  • Tell us more about why you are unsure about the time commitment.
  • Is there anything else you'd like us to know as we consider your application?
  • Race/Ethnicity
  • What other race/ethnicities apply?
  • Age Range
  • Do you identify as LGBTQIA+?
  • Do you identify as a person with a disability?
  • What is your preferred language for communication (if not English)? Do you require interpretation or translation services?
  • What Baltimore neighborhood or zip code do you primarily work or live in?
  • What is your employment status?
  • Are you a practicing artist or creative?
  • If you are a practicing artist or creative, what discipline?
BOPA Community Advisory Committee Application
BOPA Community Advisory Committee Application
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