With the new administration in Baltimore City, there is a rare and important opportunity for dancers to engage on a strategic level with the city.
Mayor Pugh is accepting applications to serve on numerous boards and commissions. Information and application is here. The deadline is March 1, 2017, 4:30pm.
If you dance or are interested in the future of dance in Baltimore, I encourage you to consider applying… there are several boards and commissions that could influence the future of dance in Baltimore, but probably most interesting is the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council.
As discussed previously, city recreation facilities are due for an upgrade. The new administration is currently looking for a new Director of Recreation and Parks, and that person will review (and probably change) the previous plans. It is important for dancers to have their voices heard in this process.
If that doesn’t suit you, you could also have a meaningful influence for your art with these boards and commissions:
Baltimore Collegetown Network
Baltimore Development Corporation
Commission on Aging and Retirement Education
Community Relations Commission
Downtown Partnership
East Baltimore Development
Park Heights Renaissance Board
Visit Baltimore
Youth Commission
I hope you’ll take the time to review the site, the reference guide and if you can, get engaged and get the voice of dancers on these boards…