Project Artscape Fashion Weekend celebrates 40 years of Artscape: A vibrant fusion of fashion, art and culture

By Ericka Alston Buck Special to the AFROAs Baltimore’s renowned Artscape festival marks its monumental 40th anniversary, the city’s fashion community gears up to showcase its finest creations at Project Artscape. This exciting event, led by a team of dedicated individuals, including Devin Shacklett and Caprice Ann Jackson, promises to be an immersive celebration of style, innovation and creativity.Project Artscape, Baltimore’s international arts festival, chooses fashion as the theme for its 40-year anniversary. (Image courtesy of Artscape.org)Artscape, often hailed as America’s largest free arts festival, has been a cornerstone of Baltimore’s cultural scene since its inception in 1982. Over the past four decades, it has evolved into a vibrant showcase of visual arts, performing arts, and culinary arts, attracting millions of visitors and fostering a sense of community spirit.Devin Shacklett, the program coordinator of Project Artscape, shared insights into the inspiration behind this unique fashion weekend.& “Project Artscape was born out of a desire to provide a platform for Baltimore’s fashion community, which has historically been underrepresented. As Artscape celebrates its 40th year, they saw an opportunity to spotlight the city’s rich fashion heritage and elevate local designers,” he said.Caprice Ann Jackson, Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts’ newly...