Artscape 2015
With more than 350,000 drawn to the streets of Baltimore for one weekend, Artscape is almost like Baltimore’s Mardi Gras. America’s largest free arts festival returned this past weekend for its 34th year for three days of concerts, with performers like Michael Franti & Spearhead, visual art exhibitions, the Artists Market and more.
- Jessie Delaplaine looks through a dunk tank at the Baltimore Rock Opera Exhibit at Artscape. (Tom Brenner / The Baltimore Sun)
- Amy Longeriver stands on Kelly Marburger during a performance by the Swim Club Sandwich at Artscape. (Tom Brenner/The Baltimore Sun)
- Victoria Honey, left, and Nick Seltor, right, perform their “Digits” routine to music. (Tom Brenner / The Baltimore Sun)Victoria Honey, left, and Nick Seltor, right, perform their “Digits” routine to music. (Tom Brenner / The Baltimore Sun)
- Aaron Hemsley holds his pet snake, “Big Momma” on Charles Street at Artscape. (Tom Brenner / The Baltimore Sun)
- Greg Bowen plays air guitar at the Baltimore Rock Opera Artscape exhibit on North Charles Street. (Tom Brenner / The Baltimore Sun)
- Baltimore residents cool off in the Aqua Lounge and enjoy some fun during Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland. (Daniel Kucin Jr./Baltimore Sun)
- Six-year-old Tyler Saingbe attempts to blow a bubble during Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland. (Daniel Kucin Jr./Baltimore Sun)
- Members of the Baltimore Rock Opera Society play sing and dance to rock music at Artscape. (Tom Brenner / The Baltimore Sun)Members of the Baltimore Rock Opera Society play sing and dance to rock music at Artscape. (Tom Brenner / The Baltimore Sun)
- Baltimore, Md. Stephen McAlpine, who works at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, holds up 3-year-old Noah Henderson, of Baltimore, while he drums away on recycled materials at Artscape. (Jon Sham/Baltimore Sun)
- Aerial dancers Nina Charity, left, and Kelly Jo Stoull, right, perform “Pop-Art in Action” at Artscape. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)
- George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic performs at Artscape. (Special to The Sun / Colby Ware)
- George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic performs at Artscape. (Special to The Sun / Colby Ware)
- Fans cheer as George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic performs at Artscape. (Special to The Sun / Colby Ware)Fans cheer as George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic performs at Artscape. (Special to The Sun / Colby Ware)
- Baltimore residents enjoy some fun during Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland. (Daniel Kucin Jr./Baltimore Sun)
- Left: Heidi Thalman teaches Right:12-year-old Braden Morrison how to juggle during Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland. (Daniel Kucin Jr./Baltimore Sun)
See a video of the festival below, by Sun videographer Jon Sham.