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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC)
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We're the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Maryland.

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📢 Now Open: AHCMC's FY27 Spring Grant Cycle! Local arts + culture organizations and groups are invited to apply in the following categories:

🔹 Programming & Capacity Building Projects
🔹 Advancement
🔹 General Operating Support II

Learn more and apply: www.creativemoco.com/grants/ #Creativemoco
Dance educators! Attend ClancyWorks Dance Company’s 2026 Dance Educators Training Institute to explore history, global dance forms, and wellness practices.

📅 June 29 – 30
📍 CCBC Center for the Arts
💸 Early Bird pricing ends Feb 28
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-...
February 17, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Thank you to our colleagues, constituents, and elected officials for joining us at Maryland Arts Day!! 🎨 🤝

It was a wonderful day of advocating + showing support for our creative sector in Maryland and #MoCo.

Let’s continue standing strong in community together! #MDArtsDay2026 #ArtsAdvocacy
February 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Tax season is here! 💵 Maryland artists who live or work in an A&E District may be eligible for state income tax exemptions.

Join the Maryland State Arts Council on Feb 13 for a virtual info session on how these tax incentives work. 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/ae-distric...
February 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Open Call! 🎭🎨 Visual + performing artists are invited to apply for Artists In Action, the Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center's annual, short-term studio residency program.

Rolling deadline. Learn more + apply: annmariegarden.wufoo.com/forms/suelxk...

#ArtistResidency #ArtistOpportunity
February 10, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Calling all regional artists! 🎨 The Bethesda Painting Awards is accepting submissions for its 2026 juried competition.

8 artists will be chosen to exhibit their work in June, and 4 winners will take home cash prizes! 💰✨

Submission deadline: Feb 26. ➡️ www.bethesda.org/bethesda-pai...
Bethesda Painting Awards - BUP
Painting Application The Bethesda Painting Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2005. Ms. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda. She is past...
www.bethesda.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Advocacy Update: Support is needed for SB4 to keep Maryland nonprofits nonpartisan. 🏛️📣

The MGA is accepting written testimony on Monday, Feb. 9, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Here's how you can weigh in: www.mdchamber.org/get-involved...

Learn more about the bill: mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills...
February 7, 2026 at 12:12 AM
FREE #Artist Workshop! 📣 Learn how to best present your creative work samples alongside your applications for #grants, #residencies + more: artsfairfax.org/event/nvlaa-...

Topics covered:
🎯 Tips for compiling + presenting your work samples
🎯 Common errors reviewers see in portfolios
🎯 And more!
February 5, 2026 at 10:41 PM
A little less ice, a lot more jazz! 🧊🎶

Join us for Jazz at the Kramer on February 11 to experience the blues-rooted vocals of Linda Harris + the versatile piano stylings of Pete Frassrand.

RSVP to defrost + find your groove. ➡️ jakfebruary2026.eventbrite.com #Creativemoco
February 4, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Tonight’s reception is cancelled due to ongoing ice + weather conditions.

On the bright side, we’re pivoting to a closing reception to celebrate our resident artists with the fanfare they deserve! 🎨 Until then, visit the gallery to experience their amazing work: www.creativemoco.com/kramer-galle...
February 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
📢 Now Open: AHCMC's FY27 Spring Grant Cycle! Local arts + culture organizations and groups are invited to apply in the following categories:

🔹 Programming & Capacity Building Projects
🔹 Advancement
🔹 General Operating Support II

Learn more and apply: www.creativemoco.com/grants/ #Creativemoco
January 30, 2026 at 11:12 PM
The wait is over! 🎨 The opening reception for the #MoCo Artist Residency Exhibition is rescheduled for Feb. 3 at the Kramer Gallery.

Celebrate the creative community-engaged work of Alyscia Cunningham, Liliane Blom, and Jasmine Adams with us! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-2025-...

#Creativemoco
January 29, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Apply Now! ✍️ Applications for the Fall ‘26/Winter ‘27 macdowell1907.bsky.social Fellowships are open until Feb. 10.

This program offers no-cost residencies + need-based stipends for artists in various disciplines like visual art, literature, film, theatre, + more: www.macdowell.org/apply/applic...
Application Guidelines
MacDowell provides time, space, and an inspiring environment to artists of exceptional talent. A MacDowell Fellowship, or residency, consists of exclusive use of a studio, accommodations, and three pr...
www.macdowell.org
January 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
⚠️ The opening reception for the #MoCo Artist Residency exhibition has been postponed due to inclement weather.
A new date has yet to be determined. Stay tuned for updates!

#Creativemoco #GalleryUpdate #Postponed
January 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
#GoodNews Friday 🎉

Performance venues in #MoCo are seeing a wave of support through donations + attendance due to Kennedy Center changes! 🌊

This shift underscores the strength of regional arts institutions + the value of accessible cultural experiences close to home. wtop.com/dc/2026/01/r...
January 23, 2026 at 7:21 PM
You’re invited! 🎨 Join AHCMC on Jan. 29 for the opening of the Montgomery County Artist Residency Exhibition at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery & Music Room in Silver Spring. 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-2025-...

👇 More details in the thread.

#MoCo #Exhibition #DTSS #ArtGallery
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Closing Jan. 25! ⏰🎨

Touchstone Gallery is accepting submissions from regional artists working in any visual and time-based media for their 50 for 50 artist call.

👉 Learn more + apply: www.touchstonegallery.com/artcalls

#ArtistCall #DMV #MoCo
January 21, 2026 at 8:48 PM
⏰ Nominate an arts advocate by noon on January 23!

The Sue Hess Legacy Arts Advocate of the Year Award recognizes an individual whose advocacy has significantly increased support for and public recognition of the arts in Maryland. ➡️ mdarts.org/md-arts-comm...

#ArtsAdvocacy #MarylandArts
Sue Hess Legacy Arts Advocate of the Year Award | MCA - Maryland Citizens for the Arts
mdarts.org
January 20, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Hot Humanities News 🔥 The Montgomery County History Center Opens This September! 📚

Located in Rockville, the new center will be a gathering place to explore + learn #MoCo history through exhibits, lectures, an oral history recording studio, archives + more. ➡️ www.mymcmedia.org/montgomer...
Montgomery History Announces Creation of County History Center
The Montgomery County History Center is expected to open Sept. 6, 2026, the date the county celebrates its 250th birthday.
www.mymcmedia.org
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
#ArtsAdvocacy Win: The U.S. House of Representatives voted to continue funding the #NEA, #NEH, the #Smithsonian + others in a show of bipartisan support!

With the Senate vote ahead, continued advocacy for arts + culture funding remains essential. ➡️ hyperallergic.com/house-vot... #CreativeSector
House Votes to Fund the Arts, Despite Trump Threats
The Senate must now vote on the bill, which sets annual allocations for the NEA, NEH, Smithsonian, and other cultural programs.
hyperallergic.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Share this opportunity with a talented young artist! 🎨

Applications close for our FY25-26 Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award on Jan 23. Encourage a #MoCo high school junior interested in visual arts to apply + showcase their work. ✨
➡️ www.creativemoco.com/grant/...

#Creativemoco #ArtsEd
January 15, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Sector Insights 🏛️ Museums are among the most trusted institutions in American society, valued for their credibility, trustworthiness and neutrality. ➡️ hyperallergic.com/in-2026-demo...

#CivicEngagement #PublicTrust #HistoryMatters
In 2026, Democracy Needs Museums
As the United States marks its 250th, institutions must resist the pull to simply commemorate and instead communicate the relevance of history.
hyperallergic.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:41 PM
There's still time to recognize a young writer! ✍️📖

Our FY25-26 Fran Abrams Creative Writing Award closes for applications on Jan 23. Encourage a #MoCo high school junior interested in creative writing to apply + share their creativity. ✨
➡️ www.creativemoco.com/grant/... #Creativemoco #ArtsEd
January 13, 2026 at 7:19 PM
FREE #Artists Workshop! 📣 Sign up to learn how to craft strong written narratives in applications for #grants, #residencies and more! ➡️ www.nyfa.org/event/online...

They'll cover:
🎯 Where to find open calls
🎯 Determining if an opportunity is right for you
🎯 What reviewers like to see + more!
January 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
📣 Advocate. Connect. Inspire. Show your support for Maryland's #CreativeSector on February 12 at #MarylandArtsDay!

Register now to champion the economic and cultural value of arts + culture in our state and county: mdarts.org/maryland-arts-day/

#ArtsAdvocacy #Creativemoco
January 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
First jazz trio of 2026 at Jazz at the Kramer! 🎶✨

Join us on Jan. 14 to experience the snazzy musicality of pianist Peter Edelman, bassist Sal Deralphfelli, and vocalist Cybele Mayes-Osterman. ➡️ jakjanuary2026.eventbrite.com/

#MoCo #DTSS #Jazz #ThingsToDo #Creativemoco #SilverSpringMD
January 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM