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Maryland State Arts Council

Ensuring every person has access to the transformative power of the arts. #mdartscouncil

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Whether you're planning your next design patent or sharing your experience with the Council, our upcoming events have plenty to spark conversation!

Register on our Eventbrite or connect with our staff at the Maryland Arts Summit hosted by Maryland Citizens for the Arts (@mdcitizenarts).

Link to our Eventbrite: bit.ly/msacevents
Link to register for MD Arts Summit: mdarts.org/summit/


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When the world shifts, art shifts with us. 🌎

Today at #MarylandArtsDay, we're proud to celebrate the artists and organizations who help shape a creative future for all across Maryland.

Learn more about how Maryland supports the arts in our new video, made in partnership with Wide Angle Youth Media. Link (in bio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIemZKm39nU


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3 months ago

Maryland again emerged as one of the nation’s most arts-vibrant states in 2025, ranking first in total government support of the arts, second in state arts funding, and fifth in state arts grants, according to research by SMU DataArts! Rankings were determined based on numbers of arts organizations, artists, and available resources in each state’s arts ecosystem.

The MSAC team extends its gratitude to the dedicated artists and administrators that make Maryland a uniquely creative place to live and work. It is our privilege to support your activities!


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4 months ago

Maryland again emerged as one of the nation’s most arts-vibrant states in 2025, ranking first in total government support of the arts, second in state arts funding, and fifth in state arts grants, according to research by SMU DataArts! Rankings were determined based on numbers of arts organizations, artists, and available resources in each state’s arts ecosystem.

The MSAC team extends its gratitude to the dedicated artists and administrators that make Maryland a uniquely creative place to live and work. It is our privilege to support your activities!


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4 months ago

Your art programs can heal — and your organization can get paid for offering them. 🎨

MSAC is partnering with SocialRx to grow their network of Community Partners in Maryland! They connect people to the arts, culture, and nature experiences that support their well-being through social prescribing.

Whether you're a museum, dance studio, or anything in between, joining is free and may bring new patrons to your door. Complete the interest form today: https://www.socialrx.com/community-partners


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Your art programs can heal — and your organization can get paid for offering them. 🎨

MSAC is partnering with SocialRx to grow their network of Community Partners in Maryland! They connect people to the arts, culture, and nature experiences that support their well-being through social prescribing.

Whether you're a museum, dance studio, or anything in between, joining is free and may bring new patrons to your door. Complete the interest form today: https://www.socialrx.com/community-partners


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2 days ago

Your art programs can heal — and your organization can get paid for offering them. 🎨

MSAC is partnering with SocialRx to grow their network of Community Partners in Maryland! They connect people to the arts, culture, and nature experiences that support their well-being through social prescribing.

Whether you're a museum, dance studio, or anything in between, joining is free and may bring new patrons to your door. Complete the interest form today: https://www.socialrx.com/community-partners


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One email. Once a month. Every MSAC grant, resource, and update you need delivered to your inbox.

Sign up for MSAC's Council Connect newsletter today! Link (in bio): https://bit.ly/4mmu7Af


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One email. Once a month. Every MSAC grant, resource, and update you need delivered to your inbox.

Sign up for MSAC's Council Connect newsletter today! Link (in bio): https://bit.ly/4mmu7Af


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One email. Once a month. Every MSAC grant, resource, and update you need delivered to your inbox.

Sign up for MSAC's Council Connect newsletter today! Link (in bio): https://bit.ly/4mmu7Af


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3 days ago

One email. Once a month. Every MSAC grant, resource, and update you need delivered to your inbox.

Sign up for MSAC's Council Connect newsletter today! Link (in bio): https://bit.ly/4mmu7Af


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3 days ago

One email. Once a month. Every MSAC grant, resource, and update you need delivered to your inbox.

Sign up for MSAC's Council Connect newsletter today! Link (in bio): https://bit.ly/4mmu7Af


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3 days ago

One email. Once a month. Every MSAC grant, resource, and update you need delivered to your inbox.

Sign up for MSAC's Council Connect newsletter today! Link (in bio): https://bit.ly/4mmu7Af


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3 days ago

One email. Once a month. Every MSAC grant, resource, and update you need delivered to your inbox.

Sign up for MSAC's Council Connect newsletter today! Link (in bio): https://bit.ly/4mmu7Af


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Looking to learn about the different business structures available to creatives and how to choose the best fit? Join this session today to learn more!

Register on Eventbrite (link in bio): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-entities-for-artists-tickets-1988829222743


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4 days ago


Deadline extended: Applications are being accepted to serve as panelists for the Arts in Education (AiE) program, which supports arts learning programs led by teaching artists in school and community settings.

AiE panelists serve bimonthly for three grant cycles from August 2026 to January 2027.

Compensation is up to $450 per cycle, depending on the number of applications reviewed. This includes compensation for attending training.

The application deadline is Wednesday, June 10, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Learn more and apply today: msac.org/about/ways-get-involved


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4 days ago

Our Arts in Education Program Director Lizzie Morales stopped by Damascus Senior Center, where rostered teaching artist Carien Quiroga (@carienquiroga) taught participants how to cut and arrange glass into a mosaic mural!


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Our Arts in Education Program Director Lizzie Morales stopped by Damascus Senior Center, where rostered teaching artist Carien Quiroga (@carienquiroga) taught participants how to cut and arrange glass into a mosaic mural!


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1 weeks ago

Our Arts in Education Program Director Lizzie Morales stopped by Damascus Senior Center, where rostered teaching artist Carien Quiroga (@carienquiroga) taught participants how to cut and arrange glass into a mosaic mural!


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1 weeks ago

Our Arts in Education Program Director Lizzie Morales stopped by Damascus Senior Center, where rostered teaching artist Carien Quiroga (@carienquiroga) taught participants how to cut and arrange glass into a mosaic mural!


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1 weeks ago

Our Arts in Education Program Director Lizzie Morales stopped by Damascus Senior Center, where rostered teaching artist Carien Quiroga (@carienquiroga) taught participants how to cut and arrange glass into a mosaic mural!


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1 weeks ago


Our Arts in Education Program Director Lizzie Morales stopped by Damascus Senior Center, where rostered teaching artist Carien Quiroga (@carienquiroga) taught participants how to cut and arrange glass into a mosaic mural!


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1 weeks ago

Our Arts in Education Program Director Lizzie Morales stopped by Damascus Senior Center, where rostered teaching artist Carien Quiroga (@carienquiroga) taught participants how to cut and arrange glass into a mosaic mural!


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1 weeks ago

Our Arts in Education Program Director Lizzie Morales stopped by Damascus Senior Center, where rostered teaching artist Carien Quiroga (@carienquiroga) taught participants how to cut and arrange glass into a mosaic mural!


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Don’t miss the gathering built for Maryland’s creative leaders.

If you’re building a creative life in Maryland, this Summit was designed for YOU. When artists connect, careers expand. Register today! mdarts.org/summit/


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2 weeks ago

Don’t miss the gathering built for Maryland’s creative leaders.

If you’re building a creative life in Maryland, this Summit was designed for YOU. When artists connect, careers expand. Register today! mdarts.org/summit/


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2 weeks ago

Don’t miss the gathering built for Maryland’s creative leaders.

If you’re building a creative life in Maryland, this Summit was designed for YOU. When artists connect, careers expand. Register today! mdarts.org/summit/


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2 weeks ago

Don’t miss the gathering built for Maryland’s creative leaders.

If you’re building a creative life in Maryland, this Summit was designed for YOU. When artists connect, careers expand. Register today! mdarts.org/summit/


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2 weeks ago

Don’t miss the gathering built for Maryland’s creative leaders.

If you’re building a creative life in Maryland, this Summit was designed for YOU. When artists connect, careers expand. Register today! mdarts.org/summit/


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2 weeks ago

Applications are being accepted to serve as panelists for the Arts in Education (AiE) program, which supports arts learning programs led by teaching artists in school and community settings.

AiE panelists evaluate applications bimonthly, reviewing as many as 40 applications as assigned for three grant cycles from August 2026 to January 2027. In addition, panelists must attend a virtual training.

Compensation is up to $450 per cycle, depending on the number of applications reviewed. Monthly assignments are not guaranteed. This includes compensation for attending training.

The application deadline is Monday, June 1, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Learn more and apply today: msac.org/about/ways-get-involved


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2 weeks ago

With support from the Maryland Traditions program, mentor artist Catherine Wooten and apprentice Suzanne Coley immersed themselves the tradition of sharecropper-style quilting during their Folklife Apprenticeship in 2022.

Watch the full film on YouTube: youtu.be/9mKYVr5Ua7w


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Make the most of May with MSAC! 🌸

Schedule 1:1 grant support in St. Mary's County, tap into webinars that help you navigate your art business, and much more this month. Register today on our Eventbrite, link (in bio): MarylandArtsCouncil.eventbrite.com


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