The Arc Baltimore Holds 20th Annual Art in the Round This Friday

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Arc Baltimore’s Art in the Round will be held virtually this coming Friday, October 22, beginning at 7 p.m.

The annual art exhibit and fund-raising auction will include about 50 pieces of art which showcase the talent and artistry of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Bidding for this year’s artwork has already begun and will continue through Friday’s event. Look for the mobile bidding app registration information on The Arc Baltimore’s website (www.thearcbaltimore.org/events/art-in-the-round) so you can bid on your mobile device in advance or during Art in the Round.

In addition to online bidding, the Art in the Round section of The Arc Baltimore’s website features a Virtual Art Gallery featuring this year’s art selections, a Fund the Mission Video and companion fundraising site launch replacing the mission appeal which normally takes place live during Art in the Round, and a Meet the Artists Video Series.

“Given the success of last year’s virtual event, we are very confident that Art in the Round will once again be one of The Arc Baltimore’s top annual fundraisers,” says The Arc Baltimore’s Chief Executive Officer, Kathleen McNally Durkin. “We urge those who have supported us in the past to stick with us and continue their patronage of the talented artists whose artwork will be displayed during our 20th anniversary celebration.”

Virtual ticket donations for Art in the Round are $35 per person. Proceeds from this year’s Art in the Round go to the organization’s COVID Relief Fund to help sustain programs and supports for people with developmental disabilities. In addition, 60% of winning bids on each piece of artwork go to the artist.

For more details about Art in the Round, visit www.thearcbaltimore.org/events/art-in-the-round.

About The Arc Baltimore

The Arc Baltimore supports people with developmental disabilities (autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability) to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships. The Arc Baltimore is an indispensable resource, providing employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, respite care, public policy advocacy, and information and referrals. For more information, visit www.thearcbaltimore.org, email contactus@thearcbaltimore.org, or call 410-296-2272.