Comcast Announced as Premier Sponsor; Fair Runs from April 30 through May 2
The Pennsylvania Avenue Arts and Entertainment District is delighted to announce the 2021 Black Artist Fair, which will run from April 30 through May 2 and be sponsored by Comcast.
The Black Artist Fair is an educational and interactive event designed to connect Black creatives from the Greater Baltimore Area to resources and services to further enhance their crafts and careers. The Black Artist Fair curates a space specifically for Black creatives to combat the issues of equity around access to resources and opportunities.
“We’re honored to serve as the premiere sponsor for this year’s Black Artist Fair,” said Misty Allen, VP of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Comcast’s Beltway Region. “Through our Comcast RISE program we are providing marketing and technology services to a number of BIPOC-owned, Baltimore-based businesses such as Brick Rose Exchange, Muse 360 Arts and Femly, and we remain committed to supporting small businesses that have been hit hard by the economic impact of the pandemic.”
This year’s event is completely virtual, free, and open to the public. The fair promises viewers a weekend of innovation and resources. Highlights include professional workshops, creative workshops, consultations, keynote speakers. panel discussions
Visit the Black Arts District website at www.blackartsdistrict.org/events and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay abreast of all of the events, performances, and creative resources. If you’d like to share this news on social media, please tag @OfficialBlackArtsDistrict and hashtag #BlackArtistFair.
About Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District
The Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District is THE choice destination for high-quality arts, culture, food, and entertainment in Baltimore. Our rich culture and legacy of community building and black autonomy continues through enhanced cultural production, historic preservation, and social development. Our work is centered in love, unity, shared purpose, and respect for our people.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with over 56 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.