Initiatives

GBCA has served as a catalyst, incubator, and home for many initiatives in the Greater Baltimore region since 2001.Goes Here

Baker Artist Portfolios & Awards

The Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance provides a free, online portfolio, and financial support to selected Individual Artists through the Baker Artist Portfolios and associated Baker Artist Awards. 

Culture Fly: Cultural Events Calendar

GBCA has managed a comprehensive city-wide cultural events calendar since 2004. In 2014, GBCA unveiled The Culture Fly — a brand new calendar which remains a free service to the public to find and share events.

JobsPlus

JobsPlus lists all of the latest opportunities—including jobs, calls for artists, auditions, workshops, and more—in the Greater Baltimore cultural community.

Local Relevance
Purpose of UAL

Urban Arts Leadership was established to directly address long-standing inequities in access to opportunities, professional networks, and institutional support within the cultural sector. The program was intentionally designed for sustained, long-term impact rather than short-term intervention.

Evidence-Based Approach

Research demonstrates that organizations with racially and gender-diverse teams are more innovative and adaptative. Additionally, U.S. census projections indicate that by 2050 there will be no single racial or ethnic majority, underscoring the urgency of inclusive leadership pipelines.