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Light CityThe Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) announces updates to programming and events previously scheduled for Fall 2020. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, BOPA has postponed the Baltimore Book Festival until 2021 and Light City until 2022. BOPA continues supporting the greater creative community, working with artists, cultural institutions, state and civic organizations, and educational entities to find innovative ways to ensure that greater Baltimore continues to benefit from Baltimore City’s thriving arts and literary scene.LEARN MORE2019 RECAP
Featured Exhibits
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FEATUREDWaterlight GraffitiVisual ArtWaterlight Graffiti is an interactive artwork in the form of a wall of thousands of LEDs that are illuminated when they come in contact with water. The public is invited to express itself on this luminous surface by drawing or writing with a brush or a spray - similar to shooting stars, messages and drawings will emerge from the darkness and fade away.
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FEATUREDLoopVisual ArtBy Ekumen, designed by Olivier Girouard, Jonathan Villeneuve, and Ottoblix in collaboration with Generique Design, Jérôme Roy and Thomas Ouellet Fredericks; produced by Quartier des Spectacles Partnership. The retro-futuristic machine Loop is a cross between a music box, a zoetrope and a railway handcar, that creates animated fairy-tales.
Schedule Highlights
Performance
PERFORMANCE
Omnia Azar
7:30PM | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
A multi-talented singer/songwriter hailing from Michigan, Omnia Azar’s lyrically poignant and vibrant music encompasses her love of jazz/soul/funk/hip-hop/r&b and more.
Light Art
EXHIBIT
Fireworks Finale
9:45PM | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Celebrate the official close of Light City 2019 and enjoy a colorful finale performance of fireworks, dancing across the Inner Harbor basin.

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Accessibility
& Light Art Guides

2019 Accessibility Guide
In an effort to provide a positive experience for all, Light City is a fully accessible event, regardless of ability. Please direct any questions 410-752-8632.

2019 Light Art Docent's Guide
Check out this onsite guide to learn more about our world class light art exhibits and enhance your onsite festival experience. For more information, visit our FAQs page.