Programs

The artist employment initiative is an inquiry into the most pressing needs facing Maryland artists today, as well as an intentional, yearlong effort to respond to those needs through the development of responsive programming.

Maryland’s Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts help develop and promote community involvement, tourism, and revitalization through tax-related incentives.

The Arts in Education Program promotes, strengthens, and enhances the arts and arts education in Maryland’s schools and communities.

MSAC's support of county arts agencies nurtures local arts activities across Maryland.

Creativity Grants support activities and general operations for Independent Artists and Organizations.

Grants for Organizations (GFO) provide operating support that strengthen and sustain Maryland's arts infrastructure.

The Independent Artist Network is a statewide network of artists who have access to resources, professional development, and additional opportunities to connect further with artists and partners for future collaboration.

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Maryland Traditions, the State's traditional arts program, identifies, documents, supports, and presents traditional arts.

The Maryland Poet Laureate The Poet Laureate of Maryland is an honorary State position. The selected poet serves at the discretion of the Governor for

A literary arts program created by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Poetry Foundation, Poetry Out Loud encourages the mastery of great poetry through memorization, performance, and competition in students across Maryland.

The Maryland Presenting and Touring Program supports a rich and artistically diverse network of professional artists and performing arts organizations.

MSAC responds to the needs of Maryland's arts sector with an array of Professional Development opportunities. Annual offerings include: Fall Regional

MSAC's Public Art Across Maryland Program promotes and supports the inclusion of art in the everyday experiences of Marylanders.

Special Requests support needs of arts organizations and programs that fall outside of the eligibility of MSAC’s established grant programs.