THE AFRAM FESTIVAL, A VIBRANT CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE, HAS BEEN A CORNERSTONE OF BALTIMORE'S CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOR 48 YEARS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE FESTIVAL HAS GROWN INTO ONE OF THE LARGEST FREE AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVALS ON THE EAST COAST, ATTRACTING OVER TWO-HUNDRED THOUSAND ATTENDEES EACH YEAR. AFRAM, SHORT FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL, WAS FOUNDED BY NORMAN E. ROSS AND FIRST HELD IN 1976, TO HONOR AND HIGHLIGHT THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN ART, MUSIC AND
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.
I bought 2 items a regular hoodie and a crop top hoodie. Both are great quality and thick. I was expecting the crop top to be thinner like a long sleeve shirt but it was sweatshirt material which was surprising to me but I LOVE it. I can't wait to wear them during homecoming.
Virginia State | VSU HBCU Chenille Hoodie (a**
Sierra Ashe
NC A&T SU | Light Vintage Wash DENIM (a**
NC A&T SU | Light Vintage Wash DENIM (a**
Shetera Smith
Georgia State | University Royal Chenille Blue Sweatshirt
Georgia State | University Royal Chenille Blue Sweatshirt