What's New in 2010

Affair of the Art
As a fundraiser, a Saturday night party has been created to help keep Artscape free.  Taking place on the roof of the Meyerhoff Garage, the party features an open bar, food, massages and a live video feed of the main stage. Tickets are $75.

Art Car Lounge
The famed art cars have moved to Charles and Lanvale streets and will be accompanied by the new Art Car Lounge in which car parts have been refurbished to create a unique resting area.

Betascape
This is a new component integrating the arts and technology. An indoor gaming parlor will be featured too. This is located at Cohen Plaza which is in front of the Brown Center on Mount Royal Avenue.

Charm City Circulator – Dedicated Artscape Route
The city’s newest free transportation system adds a special route dedicated to the festival. Guests can get from one end of the festival to the other on this air-conditioned bus which will run every 15 minutes.

Charm City Stage
A fourth stage featuring local and regional bands has been added at Mount Royal Avenue and St. Paul Street.  Nearby picnic tables and food booths make this a great spot to take a break at the festival.

Dance at Artscape
Artscape welcomes the famed Martha Graham Dance Company’s troupe Graham II on Sunday, July 17 at 1pm & 3pm in the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.  Last year’s location for dance was the Lyric, which is closed due to renovations.  

Guest Services Tent
This new, air-conditioned tent, located in front of the Lyric, is the place to stop for merchandise, advance tickets to free indoor performances, accessibility information and more.

LOL@Artscape
This component brings some of the region’s funniest comedians to Baltimore.  Laugh nonstop with top comedic acts on Saturday, July 17 from 8-10pm at The LOF/t, located 120 West North Avenue Baltimore.  Event is hosted by comedian Seaton Smith.

Video Screen at the Wachovia Stage
A new video screen gives festival-goers a spectacular view of the most popular acts.