ClancyWorks shifts perceptions through dance! ClancyWorks presents original modern dance works created through an exploration of architecturally informed partnering techniques. The Washington Post has described Dr. Adrienne Clancy, Founder, as “a wizard of invention” and her choreography as “a tour de force of unpredictable partnering.” Over the past 20 years of choreographing, Clancy has earned numerous awards and honors for her work and has had her dances presented internationally in Japan, Poland, Paraguay, Mexico, Israel, and England.
Imagination Stage envisions a future where theatre experiences are a fundamental aspect of children’s lives, nourishing their creative spirit, inspiring them to embrace the complexity and diversity of their world, and helping them overcome their challenges with hope, courage and, above all, creativity.
The most prolific multidisciplinary arts presenter in the state of Maryland, Strathmore Hall Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit arts organization in Montgomery County that presents and produces music performances, art exhibitions, and education programs on our campus, in the community, and online. Strathmore was founded in 1981 to provide arts opportunities for the people of Montgomery County and to maintain the then newly-acquired property in North Bethesda on behalf of the County as a home for the arts.
GARRETT LAKES ARTS FESTIVAL BEGAN WITH A VISION OF A MUSIC FESTIVAL IN GARRETT COUNTY.
Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) supports youths, ages 5-18, in the state of Maryland and DC with arts programs that empower them to excel in the arts, academics, and social development. By providing opportunities and resources that otherwise would not be available, LTYC programs build higher self-esteem and self-worth in young people who are yearning for success.
LTYC is guided by its unique set of core values. These core values support our mission, and they shape and identify the culture and character of our organization:
• Building Relationships
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay. The sculpture garden features trails that meander through the woods past permanent and loaned sculpture, including over thirty works on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. Artists in the collection include: Antonio Tobias Mendez, Barbara Hepworth, George Rickey, Cesar, Robert Engman, Kenneth Snelson and Francisco Zuniga.
By providing quality professional arts programs to the community, the Weinberg Center for the Arts strives to entice, enliven, educate, and enchant patrons of all ages, abilities and interests. The Weinberg Center for the Arts, Inc. was established in 1995 to serve as a support organization assisting in fundraising and community relations for the Weinberg Center for the Arts. Funds raised by the Weinberg Center for the Arts, Inc. are used to underwrite programs and support Weinberg functions.
The Deer Creek Chorale is a multi-generational choir with over 90 non-auditioned singers from Maryland’s Baltimore & Harford counties and Southern Pennsylvania. A varied and challenging repertoire encourages vocal technique, musicianship and expression. The Chorale includes a Youth Choir, an Adult Choir (including High School students) a select Chamber Choir and Ebb and Flow, a women's ensemble. The Chorale seeks to develop the potential of singers at all levels of experience. Deer Creek Chorale sings locally and gives globally.
The Motor House building started out literally as that, a storefront selling a horseless vehicle that would transform the early 20th century. Fast-forward to our present century and the building, called “Load of Fun,” was home to artist studios and performance spaces.
Contemporary Arts Inc. is a nonprofit arts organization. The organization was co-founded in 1997 and became incorporated in the state of Maryland in 2002.
The Programs of Contemporary Arts Inc. are:
1. SAX: Music & Dance Camp Program for youth ages 4 - 17
2. The Annual John Coltrane Tribute Concert
3. "An Afternoon of Artistic Excellence" featuring performing recipients of the Baker Artist Awards
4. Jazz for Centers in partnership with the Baltimore County Dept. of Aging/Senior Centers
5. Jazz in the Stacks in partnership with the Enoch Pratt Free Library