Linzy Jackson III

Director of Baltimore’s new Office of Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (MOACE), Linzy Jackson III joins The Truth In This Art! Jackson started as a summer youth worker and is now a crucial link between artists and the local government in Baltimore City. Jackson talks about what it means to streamline access to public resources and his work tearing down red tape for artists . Jackson grew up in Baltimore. His early memories of AFRAM and MLK Day parades helped him learn about community engagement. Jackson shares why cities like Philadelphia and Austin are paying close attention to Baltimore. Jackson presents his the long-term vision for Baltimore’s creative infrastructure.Topics Covered:What fair authentic access to city support for artists looks likeThe cultural impact of free festivals like Artscape and AFRAMCreating a more artist-centric Baltimore through policy and planningLessons from sister cities and the value of inter-city collaborationWhy the city needs a “State of the Creative Community”🎧 Explore more conversations with Baltimore changemakers in our archive.📍 More on MOACE: baltimorecity.gov