Artscape 2026

SCOUT ART FAIR – Gallery Exhibitor

Scout Art Fair is proud to announce its inaugural edition at the War Memorial Building in Baltimore, Maryland from May 22–25, 2025, in partnership with the iconic Artscape Festival. This groundbreaking event marks the first time in Artscape’s 40-year history that an art fair will be integrated into the festival—setting a new milestone in Baltimore's art and cultural landscape.

Curated by acclaimed Baltimore native Derrick Adams, with assistant curation by Teri Henderson, Scout is designed to create an engaging and accessible platform for contemporary art. Featuring over 50 established and emerging artists from Baltimore, the DMV region, and beyond, the fair will offer collectors and first-time buyers the opportunity to acquire exceptional works priced between $150 and $5,000.

To launch the event, we will host an exclusive preview night on Thursday, May 22, by invitation only, offering collectors and media early access to the fair. Scout is founded on the belief that art should be accessible to all—creating opportunities for collectors at every level while supporting artists and galleries in connecting with a wider audience. By prioritizing affordability and access, Scout aims to foster a culture of art appreciation and ownership, ensuring that creativity remains an integral part of everyday life.

Scout Art Fair, making contemporary art accessible.  

Scout Art Fair will take place at the War Memorial Building in Baltimore, Maryland, May 21-24, 2026, in partnership with Artscape. With artwork priced between $150 and $5,000 created by both emerging and established artists from Baltimore and the surrounding region, Scout creates opportunities for collectors and newcomers alike to invest in exceptional contemporary art. 

Scout Art Fair was founded on the belief that art should be accessible to all — and that creativity should be an integral part of everyday life. Scout creates opportunities for collectors at every level and supports Baltimore artists in sharing their work with a wider audience. By prioritizing affordability, Scout serves as an inclusive and engaging platform that fosters a culture of art appreciation and ownership while highlighting the vibrant artistic talent of Baltimore and Maryland. 

The inaugural event was conceptualized by renowned artist and Baltimore native Derrick Adams, with assistant curation by Teri Henderson. 

There will be an exclusive preview night on Thursday, May 21. This event, by invitation only, offers guests an early opportunity to explore and acquire works before the public opening.

Create Baltimore & The Baltimore Film Office invite filmmakers from, living or filming in Baltimore to submit film and video projects in consideration for Beyond the Reel at Artscape 2026. 

Create Baltimore & The Baltimore Film Office invite filmmakers from, living or filming in Baltimore to submit film and video projects in consideration for Beyond the Reel at Artscape 2026.