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Welcome to Artist Alley,
Washington County Arts Council's electronic newsletter. We hope this publication will engage you with the arts in your community.
WCAC welcomes your ideas and support as it continues to take the lead in bringing together the community's art organizations to strengthen our region's arts culture.
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This new year resolve to join MSAC's Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster! Available to both independent performing artists and performing companies/groups, the Touring Roster is a great way to connect with Maryland presenters and increase your touring engagements across the state of Maryland. Apply by January 1st to be considered in the next quarterly review. Further details and guidelines may be found on the MSAC website.
The Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster is a list of juried Maryland-based artists who have a demonstrated history of successful, professional touring engagements. MSAC uses the roster to promote artistic collaboration between Maryland touring artists and Maryland presenters with the goal of increasing touring engagements for Maryland professional performing artists.
Benefits of being listed on the Roster include:
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Maryland Touring Grant funding is available to eligible Maryland-based non-profit organizations to support Roster artist booking/artist fees.
- MSAC promotes the Roster and funding opportunities to presenters.
- MSAC’s new website will allow each Roster artist to update their profile with current booking information and work samples and provide easier navigation and search capabilities for presenters.
Applications are open to Independent Artists and Performing Companies/Groups who are able to demonstrate a successful history of professional touring engagements. Read full eligibility requirements in the program guidelines.
Applications are reviewed by panelists on a quarterly basis. Applications submitted by January 1, 2021 will be included in the next round of reviews.
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Join MMEA for their inaugural Student Leadership Summit! All students grades 7-12, as well as undergraduate students, are invited to attend. Participants will learn from national and local leaders in the music education field, as well as other arts industry leaders from across the United States. Learn more and register at http://ow.ly/bKsd50CEfi8
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The Department of Dance at Towson University is pleased to announce that the Master of Arts in Dance Education is accepting applications for the program beginning June 29, 2021. Learn more http://ow.ly/yRVb50CJpa9
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2021-2022 Folklife Apprenticeship
Applications Now Open
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Beijing opera master artist Xueling Qin (left) coaches learner artist Sarah Xiaoxian Xie (right) during a 2016-2017 Folklife Apprenticeship.
Hear more about their experience here. Photo and linked presentation by Edwin Remsberg Photographs.
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MSAC is pleased to announce that applications are open for 2021-2022 Folklife Apprenticeships. This grant supports traditional arts education through the teaching of skills from a master artist to a learner artist. Grants are $5,000 each, with $4,000 disbursed to the master artist and $1,000 to the learner artist during a one-year teaching period. Applications are due Friday, January 15, at 5 p.m. Read the Folklife Apprenticeship guidelines and evaluation criteria here.
Begin an application using MSAC’s application system, SmartSimple. Log in to SmartSimple or create a free account at marylandarts.smartsimple.com.
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MSAC Upcoming Virtual Professional Development
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Coffee with Ken!
Here’s your chance to get the ear of the Director! Join MSAC’s Executive Director Ken Skrzesz and your fellow colleagues across the state on Tuesday mornings with your favorite coffee drink (or tea, if you’re like Ken!) for a topic-specific dialogue about the arts in Maryland.
Note: Sessions will resume on January 5, 2021!
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Stay tuned for further details, dates, and sign-up information.
- Discovering and Shepherding New Constituents
- Marketing Effectiveness
- Non-Profit Financial Management
- Creative Conversations: Independent Artists. The winter edition of this popular series will focus on connection and sharing between Independent Artists in the Visual, Performing, and Literary Arts disciplines.
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The Maryland State Arts Council is accessible to all patrons.
Guests with accessibility questions or who require additional assistance
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#mcreds are Back from the Maryland State Department of Education Fine Arts Office
Level 2 #mcred courses are now open for registration for all arts educators and teaching artists! Even if you have not yet taken the Learning Through the Creative Process, you may still participate in Supporting LGBTQ+ Students and Families and Creative Aging Courses. For full credit and certification, the Creative Process course will need to be completed by December 31, 2021. Don't miss out! Registration is open and space is limited!
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Maryland Arts Institute of Racial Justice
Lunchtime Book Club
Select Tuesdays at Noon
Connect with members of Maryland’s arts sector to build shared language and understandings about racial justice through guided discussions and sharing.
Winter 2021 Monthly Academy: Becoming an Anti-Racist
January - May 2021
The Winter Academy will be monthly workshops from January - May and will address issues of understanding race, unpacking privilege, examining bias, and moving towards racial justice. After each academy session, there will be a reflection session to help support attendees during this journey. Each session will also include 30 minutes of pre-work/reflection prior to the session.
For dates, times, and registration for both, visit the link below.
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Current MSAC Funding Opportunities |
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Arts in Education Grant: The Arts in Education Grant provides matching funds of up to $5,000 to eligible Maryland-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to support educational engagements led by Teaching Artists on MSAC’s Teaching Artist Roster. MSAC accepts Arts in Education Grant applications on a rolling basis and reviews applications monthly.
Creativity Grant: The Creativity Grant Program aims to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations, in order to maintain a strong arts infrastructure in the state. The program also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. MSAC accepts Creativity Grant applications on a rolling basis and reviews applications monthly.
Folklife Apprenticeship: Folklife Apprenticeship grants fund the teaching of skills from a master to a learner artist in traditional arts, or community-based living cultural traditions handed down by example or word of mouth. During the study period, a master artist passes down her or his knowledge to a learner in an effort to support the vitality of traditional arts in Maryland. Grants are $5,000 each, with $4,000 disbursed to the master artist and $1,000 to the learner. Visit the Folklife Apprenticeship page for more information.
Network Technical Assistance: Network Technical Assistance Grants support organizational development activities beyond the scope of regular activities funded by Arts & Entertainment District Operating Support, County Arts Development, or Folklife Network grants. Grants are between $500 and $2,000 and are offered on a rolling basis. Visit the Arts & Entertainment District, County Arts Development, or Folklife Network pages for more information.
Professional Development Grant: The Professional Development Grant encourages and supports relevant professional development opportunities for artists and arts organizations throughout Maryland. MSAC accepts Professional Development Grant applications on a rolling basis and reviews applications monthly.
Special Request Grants: Special Request Grants support needs of arts organizations and programs that fall outside of the eligibility of MSAC’s established grant programs. MSAC accepts Special Request Grant applications on a rolling basis and reviews applications monthly or bi-monthly, depending upon the requested amount.
Roster Opportunities for Artists
Arts in Education Teaching Artist Roster: The Teaching Artist Roster supports teaching artists and the elevation of their careers by providing funding to Maryland schools and community groups to book Teaching Roster Artists, fostering connections to statewide networks, providing individualized feedback to strengthen artists’ programming, and heightening visibility through print and online marketing. MSAC accepts Teaching Artist Roster applications on a rolling basis and reviews applications monthly.
Performing Artist Touring Roster: The Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster is a list of juried, Maryland-based artists who have a demonstrated history of successful, professional touring engagements. Coupled with the Maryland Touring Grant, the Program is designed to promote the artistic collaboration between Maryland touring artists and Maryland presenting organizations to increase opportunities for professional performing artists to obtain successful touring engagements. MSAC accepts Performing Artist Touring Roster applications on a rolling basis and reviews applications quarterly.
Questions? Contact the MSAC staff person for the program you’re interested in learning more about.
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#MSACAnnualReport is here! We are sharing facts from our 2020 report every Monday highlighting Maryland State Arts Council's impact around the state! For the full report, visit msac.org/publications!
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Make sure you save the date for the Maryland Arts Education Festival! Coming your way April 16, 2021
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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), an agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development.
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The Washington County Arts Council is a proud member of
County Arts Agencies of Maryland,
Maryland Citizens for the Arts, and Americans for the Arts
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