Photo Highlights: Artscape 2017

Gogol Bordello performs at Artscape, America’s Largest Free Arts Festival, on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Baltimore, MD. Photos By Anthony Washington

This year was my tenth year covering Artscape and I have to say that this Artscape is definitely in my top two along with Artscape 2008. Despite the heat, thousands of people headed to the arts district of Baltimore for three days of music, dance, street theatre, opera, dance battles, video games, fashion, performance art, art instillation’s, art markets, food, drink and much more.

Artscape has grown so much over the years that you really need at least two days to really experience it all. With that said, here is a visual round up of Artscape 2017.

Sheila E. performs during the opening night of Artscape, America’s Largest Free Arts Festival, on Friday, July 21, 2017 in Baltimore, MD.

A street performer teaches a young boy how to spin plates at Artscape, America’s Largest Free Arts Festival, on Friday, July 21, 2017 in Baltimore, MD.

Right now Baltimore's very own, #Wordsmith is putting on an amazing show @artscapebmore. Check his flow.

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Argentinian dance company Che Malambo performs at Artscape, America’s Largest Free Arts Festival, on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Baltimore, MD.

The Victoria Piano Trio performs at Artscape, America’s Largest Free Arts Festival, on Friday, July 21, 2017 in Baltimore, MD.

A break in a hose brought much needed relief from the heat to festival participants at Artscape, America’s Largest Free Arts Festival, on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Baltimore, MD.

Once again, its lit over here at the Dance Camp area of @artscapebmore! Crew Battles coming up. #bboy #breaking #artscape2017 #baltimore

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Grammy Awardee Cheick Hamal Diabete performs during Artscape, America’s Largest Free Arts Festival, on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Baltimore, MD.

Tradiciones Bolivianas performs during Artscape, America’s Largest Free Arts Festival, on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Baltimore, MD.

A woman takes her turn at double dutch in the KidsScape area of Artscape, America’s Largest Free Arts Festival, on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Baltimore, MD.

Artist Matt Muirhead at Artscape, America’s Largest Free Arts Festival, on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Baltimore, MD.

A young boy plays an oversized game of Connect Four at Artscape, America’s Largest Free Arts Festival, on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Baltimore, MD.

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