Interested in creating a portfolio? Have questions about eligibility? Need help with your portfolio? Want to hear tips and pointers? Curious what past awardees have to say?

Join us for a Baker Info Session! 

Each Baker Info Session session will feature an hour-long presentation from GBCA Staff with detailed program overviews and instructions on using the site. Whenever possible a past awardee will also be present to  offer insight and tips on presenting yourself as an artist and creating a strong portfolio. New sessions will be added throughout the season!
2018/ 2019 Info Sessions
  • Tuesday, October 9th, noon - 2 pm with Abraham Burickson - At Motor House
  • Tuesday, October 23rd, 6 pm - 8 pm with Lisi Stoessel - At Motor House
  • Monday, November 12, 6pm - 8:00 - with Brent Crothers Cultural Center at the Opera House ( 121 N Union Ave, Havre De Grace, MD ) 
  • Tuesday, November 13, Noon - 1:30pm - At Howard County Arts Council ( 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD) 
  • Tuesday, November 20,6pm - 8 pm with Todd Marcus @ Jubilee Arts (1947 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore)
  • Monday, November 26, 6pm - 8pm with Dora Malech @ Motor House (120 W. North Ave, Baltimore)
  • Tuesday, November 27, 6pm - 8pm - At Creative Alliance  (3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore)
  • Monday, December 3, 7pm - 9pm with Jen Grow @  Motor House (120 W. North Ave, Baltimore)
  • Tuesday, December 4, 6pm - 8pm with Lafayette Gilchrist @ WTMD Studios (1 Olympic Place, Suite 100, Towson, MD)

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DEADLINE: All artists with an active portfolio on Monday, December 17th at 5:00 pm will be considered for an award. 
Working Sessions Looking for dedicated assistance with your portfolio? Artists can schedule a 30-minute session with GBCA staff to get hands-on technical assistance. 
All working sessions held at Motor House - 120 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor Conference Room. Please make your first and second choice selection below. We will follow-up with you to settle on an exact time for your session. Please note: Space is VERY limited, and sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.  Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Working Session Dates & Times:
  • Thursday, Nov. 29 , 11am - 1pm
  • Sat, Dec. 1, 10am - Noon
  • Mon, Dec. 3, 1pm - 3pm
  • Thursday, Dec. 6, Noon - 2pm
  • Sunday, Dec. 9, 6pm - 9pm
  • Tuesday, Dec. 11, 4pm - 7pm
  • Thursday, Dec. 13, 3pm - 5pm

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Questions? Please contact us at [email protected]
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