Public Calls: Paid Opportunities
County Arts Development
The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) invites applications for panelist service in the County Arts Development (CAD) program. CAD provides support to Maryland’s county arts agencies, the designated government offices and nonprofit organizations supporting local arts activities in the state’s 24 jurisdictions.
MSAC relies on a diverse array of experts from across the state to do the important work of evaluating applications. MSAC selects CAD panelists with a focus on diversity of experiences, diversity of location, and expertise in the work of the organizations under review. Panelists must be Maryland residents.
What does a panelist do?
Selected panelists can expect the following in early 2025:
- Thursday, February 6: Participate in a virtual training session lasting approximately two hours
- February through March: Review and evaluate applications using the online grants management system, SmartSimple, on panelists’ own time
- Tuesday, March 18: Participate in a second virtual training session lasting approximately two hours
- March through April: Conduct in-depth evaluations of individual applicants, as assigned
- Thursday, April 24: Participate in a virtual panelist meeting lasting approximately four hours
- Receive compensation based on the number of applications reviewed, which includes $50 for each training session; $50 for each completed in-depth evaluation; a minimum of $350 for all online application reviews; and $125 for the virtual panel meeting
What are we looking for?
- Arts administrators, cultural workers, artists, and others interested in the grantmaking process
- Those familiar with the activities of county arts agencies or the following MSAC programs: CAD, Arts & Entertainment Districts, or the Folklife Network
- Individuals representing the geographic diversity of Maryland, especially those from the Western, Southern, and Eastern Shore regions
- Individuals whose schedules allow for daytime and evening availability, as needed
- Individuals with access to a reliable, Internet-connected computer to complete reviews in the online grants management system, SmartSimple
How do I apply to be a panelist?
Submit an application via SmartSimple
- Click the Apply Now button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple (you will need to be registered as an Independent Artist to apply)
- Under Funding Opportunities, select "Public Call"
- Select "Panelist" from the dropdown options, and click "Save Draft" to populate the application
- Select “County Arts Development” as the grant program
- Complete the application, and click “Submit”
Applications are being accepted until Friday, December 27 @ 11:59 p.m. EST.
There are no current editor opportunities.
There are no current judge opportunities.