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Baltimore Art & Music Project (BaltimoreAMP) is an organization devoted to societal change through the healing powers of art, culture and music.  Through dynamic programming, and the definition of art as an all-inclusive means for individuals to express themselves, the project aims to empower communities with the tools necessary for creating autonomous neighborhoods.
 
Futhermore, our mission seeks to:
"Provide opportunities for the community - and for young people in particular - to experience, participate in and create music and the arts as a way to strengthen , uplift and renew the spirit and well-being of the individual and the community".

To date BaltimoreAMP has held more than 200 Underground Concerts for youth ages 14+, serving more than 18,000 young people and managing 250+ performing groups comprised of over 750 musicians.  In addition, in less than three years, BaltimoreAMP planned and coordinated over 40 community events for families and adults to help revitalize Dundalk's "Main Street" district, drawing hundreds of residents and attendees from the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan area and beyond to each event. 

BaltimoreAMP was responsible for designing, creating and implementing the installation of Dundalk's Gateway Bridge Sculpture - an arduous project that spanned 5 1/2 years and utilized the talents and services of hundreds of artists and volunteers (from Boy Scouts to corporate contractors).

Many local community service organizations and individual citizens have benefited - in terms of donated food, clothing, toys, artwork, performances, services and donations - as a result of BaltimoreAMP's signature "Artists Helping Others" outreach philosophy and activity.

BaltimoreAMP has over 15 years experience in providing services to an inclusive and diverse demographic.  Many of our young people have been inspired to attend and complete college, further their musical/artistic talents and give back to the organization and community.

 Since 1994 some BaltimoreAMP accomplishments  include:

  • The Underground Youth Concert Series
  • CSX Gateway Sculpture - Dundalk, MD
  • BaltimoreAMP in the Park Concert Series
  • Theme Fest Family/Youth Events
  • "Artists Helping Others" Outreach
  • Shakin on the Main Street
  • Community College of Baltimore County partnership since 2001- Off campus work-site for college work-study students
  • Rosedale Alternative School - Work site for summer work program
  • Presentations in Baltimore County Public schools
  • Panelist for the 34th International Conference on Social Theory, Politics & the Arts held in Baltimore, MD 2008
  • Partnership with Baltimore County Public Library to bring BaltimoreAMP programming to libraries county-wide
  • Partnership with Dundalk Youth Service Center after-school programming at Dundalk Middle School

 Just an idea of a year in the life of BaltimoreAMP:

  • November 2, 2007 – Underground Concert
  • December 1, 2007 – “Dundalk-appella”
  • January 4, 2008 – Underground Concert
  • February 1, 2008 – Underground Concert
  • February 29, 2008 – “Leap Back to the 80’s” Fundraiser
  • March 7, 2008 – Underground Concert
  • April 4, 2008 – Underground in the Park
  • April 5, 2008 – British Bike Show – Pete’s Cycle
  • May 2, 2008 – Underground in the Park
  • May 17, 2008 – Installation of CSX Bridge Sculpture
  • June 1, 2008 – Mason/Dixon Ride to Benefit BaltimoreAMP
  • June 14, 2008 – Flag Day Celebration
  • June 16, 2008 – 9th Annual American Red Cross “Hometown Heroes” Breakfast at the Renaissance Hotel
  • June 22, 2008 – Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K Race
  • July 17, 2008 – Sculpture Dedication Ceremony
  • July 18, 2008 – Creative Kids Concert
  • September 12, 2008 – Underground in the Park
  • October 4, 2008 – O’Donnell Heights Family Fun Day
  • October 10, 2008 – Underground in the Park
  • October 16, 2008 – 34th International Conference on Social Theory, Politics & the Arts in Baltimore, MD (Peabody Court Hotel)– BaltimoreAMP Creative Director – Panelist
  • November 2, 2008 – Raven’s Rally at The Glass Grill
  • November 14, 2008 – Underground Concert
  • November 15, 2008 – Music and the Brain Salon –American Visionary Art Museum
  • November 22, 2008 – Eastern Tech – Craft Show
  • December 6, 2008 – “Dundalk-apella” II
  • December 13, 2008 – Ports America, Inc. Community Food/Toy Drive – The Glass Grill

Click the BaltimoreAMP "Calendar" link for updated event activity