Bringing together creatives and nonprofits in one jam-packed day.
Teams of volunteer designers from diverse artistic backgrounds work with small, Baltimore City-based nonprofits to prototype logos, strategize branding, update websites, create signage, wayfinding, and much more.
Grassroots DesignFest typically attracts over 100 volunteer designers and over 20 nonprofits each event.
Magic happens when we come together.
DesignFests have traditionally been held at MICA Brown Center, 1301 W. Mt. Royal Ave, Baltimore. Both designers and nonprofits must fill out an application to register to be a part of the event. You’ll enjoy coffee, great food, and a collaborative, supportive environment. Design volunteers are introduced to their nonprofits before the event.
Meet the organizations that make Grassroots DesignFest possible.
HOSTED BY
Maryland Institute
College of Art
A premier college of art and design, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement. With deep roots in Baltimore, MICA is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally- and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.
SPONSORED BY
T. Rowe Price
Headquartered in Baltimore., T. Rowe Price helps individuals and institutions around the world achieve their long-term investment goals. As a large global asset management company known for investment excellence, retirement leadership, and independent proprietary research, the firm is built on a culture of integrity that puts client interests first. Through its philanthropic arm, the T. Rowe Price Foundation, the firm has been committed to supporting the local nonprofit community and has given more than $182.3M in direct grants since inception since 1981.
PRODUCED BY
The Neighborhood
Design Center
Founded in 1968, the Neighborhood Design Center is a nonprofit organization that facilitates the development of healthy, equitable neighborhoods through community-engaged design and planning services.
By providing the tools, expertise, and partnerships necessary to realize neighborhood visions, we support broad participation in the evolution of the built environment.
We hope you’ll be part of this exciting event!
Learn more and apply.
