Programs

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

In 2021, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation allocating $3,000,000 per year for five years (FY24-FY29) to be distributed as grants to

The Arts in Education (AiE) program promotes and strengthens lifelong learning in the arts across Maryland's schools and communities.

The Arts Relief general operating support (ARGOS) program was offered in FY 2023 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023) only, as the result of a one-time

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.

The purpose of the Grants for Artists program is to contribute to the sustainability of artists’ livelihoods by providing funds that support working or living expenses.

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 supports the arts sector’s professional development needs through the Professional Development Opportunity grant program, described under the

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.