Artscape 2025

Artscape is more than a festival—it’s a force. A dynamic collision of art, culture, and community impact, transforming Baltimore into a living, breathing canvas of creativity. For over 40 years, Artscape has been a catalyst for artistic expression, economic impact, and cultural transformation. Now, as part of Mayor Scott’s Downtown Rise Initiative, Artscape is moving into the heart of Downtown Baltimore, reimagining how a weekend festival can fuel long-term impact through creative placemaking and sustainable community investment.

Join us downtown for the biggest free Arts festival in the country! The Peale is thrilled to be included in all of the festivities downtown. We’ll be open extended hours Saturday and Sunday nights to showcase new exhibitions and more!

GETTING THERE: Public transportation is the best way to get to Artscape this weekend, Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Riders can plan their trip at mta.maryland.gov. Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) will implement street closures along the Artscape corridors before, during and after the festival. MTA local bus service will detour around these closures and riders should plan for extra travel time.

Local Bus: The closest MTA bus routes to Artscape are the CityLink: Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Silver, Yellow and LocalLink: 56, 65, 67, 76, 78, 80, 95.
Light Rail: Ride to the Lexington Market or Baltimore Arena stops – just a short walk away from the festival!
Metro Subway: Hop off at the Charles Center and Shot Tower stations are the closest to the new festival area.