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
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
Theater experiences can be life-changing. Through free outreach and education programs, the Hippodrome Foundation works to introduce Maryland students and community members to the arts and all of the assets of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. By exposing young people to new possibilities, we are raising the curtain on opportunity.
New Spire Arts is a performing arts nonprofit located in Downtown Frederick founded in 2016. Our performing arts center, New Spire Stages, is located at 15 W Patrick Street and was opened in early 2019.
We’ve partnered with many organizations including the YMCA, SHIP (Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership), the Frederick Arts Council, Maryland School for the Deaf, the Downtown Frederick Partnership, the Delaplaine, Heartly House, and more.
Brown Box is a theatre and education collaborative founded on the belief that theatre is for all people and that all communities have the right to easy access to the arts. Brown Box has distinguished itself as a professional, touring theatre company dedicated to producing a diverse array of theatre year-round in order to eliminate the barriers of geography, cost, and racial inequity for the traditional and new theatre patron.
Founded in 1984, Chesapeake Music is a Non-Profit 501 (c)3 organization who provides Chamber Music and Jazz programs throughout the year. Its Chamber Music Festival has received national accolades and its international Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition has brought finalists from all over the world to Easton to perform in a live competition. Our YouthReach program works in the public and private school sectors for a hands-on learning experience. Our performance programs work with the highest caliber musicians and bring outstanding music to every concert.
Since its founding in 1988, Bach in Baltimore has been committed to serving the Greater Baltimore Community with its growing variety of series, programs, and impact. Beginning as an small, intermittent series of Baroque concerts, Bach in Baltimore has now grown into a thriving organization with an array of significant programs, a wide network of musicians - from Baltimore, D.C., New York, and beyond - and a growing number of loyal and new patrons each season.
Between 1986 to 1994, MEAC toured worldwide as an Arts Ambassador on behalf of the British Council. Its ground-breaking performances were acclaimed as the first Art form that could truly allow the severely disabled child an opportunity to become part of the theater community. In 1994 the troupe re-located to the United States of America. Beginning in 1994 MEAC conducted a school residency at The Maryland School for the Blind, which continued for 21 years.