Open Call for Public Art Events —
Open Call for Public Art Events —
Ynot Lot: Art at Large Honorarium
Are you a talented performer, artist, or event organizer? Bring your creativity, community and innovation to the Ynot Lot!
Station North Arts District and The William G. Baker Jr Memorial Fund are thrilled to announce a new an honorarium series for the second half of our 2026.
Read on to learn more and apply.
Honorees will receive:
$250 honorarium stipend for their event at Ynot Lot
Fully subsidized rental rates for your event (space an access to our gear library)
Promotional support from Station North Arts District and Ynot Lot
To qualify, your event must:
Be held at the Ynot Lot (101 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21201)
Take place after July 24th, 2026 (submissions open until Nov. 30)
Have art as the focus (fine art, dance, performance, theater, music, film, workshops, and more)
What are we looking for?
Inventive and inclusive arts programming that brings our community together
A celebration that showcases the spirit of creativity in Baltimore
Arts focused events that could use the funds to support their event (art supplies, marketing, AV rentals, etc)
Programming that represent the broad spectrum of practicing artists in Station North and Baltimore at large
Programming that engages with the intersections of art discipline and community building
Events that are FREE or offer a “Pay What You Can,” Sliding Scale Pricing, or other method in which those unable to pay may still attend
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Ynot Lot is an outdoor event venue in the heart of the Station North Arts & Entertainment District.
For many years until Fall 2022, the Ynot Lot was located at the NW corner of Charles Street and North Avenue. In a typical year, the Lot hosted over 100 events, ranging from small concerts and fashion shows to food giveaways and family gatherings. The space has played a pivotal role in shaping Baltimore’s arts scene, and we are looking forward to our first season in our new location.
Newly relocated, the Ynot Lot hosts the Inviting Light public art installation Soft Gym by Wickerham & Lomax.
See photos on Instrgram: @ynotlot
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The honorarium is presented by Station North Arts District, a program of Central Baltimore Partnership, and made possible by the William G. Baker Jr. Memorial Fund, the creator of the Baker Artist Portfolios.
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Artists and Event Hosts of Baltimore City! - if you have already booked programming with us, you can still be considered!
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Honorariums will be awarded on a rolling basis throughout the second half of Ynot Lot’s 2026 operating season
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These stipends are for artists and event makers who help make Baltimore a more vibrant and creative community for all. The honorarium is given to you as thanks for your programming and does not have a requirement on how it is spent. You can even decline the stipend and donate it to a charity of your choosing.
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You can still apply for the honorarium! Just fill out the secondary application.
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Event Calendar
Please reference our calendar when planning your own event to make sure there’s an opening on the day you want.
Apply today!
Station North Arts District and Baker Arts encourage artists of all stripes to apply. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
