MSAC Regional Arts Summit: Central Maryland
Join us on Tuesday, September 22nd from 4:00PM - 6:30PM for the Central Maryland Regional Arts Summit! This Summit is a space for artists and arts organizations representing Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, and Anne Arundel County.

Learn more about the Central Maryland Summit on September 22nd and register here.
Pre-Summit Opportunities! 

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Coffee with Ken
Here’s your chance to get the ear of the Director! Join MSAC’s Executive Director Ken Skrzesz and your 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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Accessibility Feedback with Precious Blake and Cat Frost
This past spring and late summer, MSAC undertook an Accessibility revisions process with over 20 constituents across the state. This session will share our recommendations for implementation, and participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback. 
Schedule at a Glance 

4:00PM - 5:10PM: Collaborator Presentations
  • Hear from Maryland Citizens for the Arts, the Fine Arts Office of the Maryland State Department of Education, Arts Education in Maryland Schools, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, regional tourism offices, and the Maryland Philanthropy Network for updates and new opportunities for you!

5:15PM - 6:30PM: Content Breakouts 
Participants may choose from the following breakout sessions:
  • Grants for Organizations Updates with Dana Parsons
  • Creative Conversation: Creative Workforce and Entrepreneurship with Emily Sollenberger Dobbins
  • Presenting and Touring Updates with Laura Weiss
  • Maryland Traditions Updates with Chad Buterbaugh and Ryan Koons
  • Public Art Updates with Liesel Fenner and Ryan Patterson
  • Teaching Artist Updates with Precious Blake and Cat Frost

To register for any of the offerings above, click the registration button below.  
To learn more about the Regional Arts Summits, click the button below.
Office Hours

In addition to the afternoon Regional Arts Summit, participants will have the opportunity to connect with specific MSAC staff members and collaborators throughout the day for one-on-one or small group appointments. 

View the MSAC staff’s schedule and sign up for an office hour (or more!) by visiting our website. Click the link for a specific Regional Arts Summit to see available Office Hours time slots.
Maryland Traditions Team: The Full Breadth of Technical Assistance
Monday, September 21, 2-3 PM

At MSAC, the term “technical assistance” refers to a wide array of resources. It includes help with the technological aspects of completing an application, but it also includes strategies for crafting a strong application, providing translation assistance for non-English speakers, accommodating those with limited computer access, or increasing accessibility for people with physical or cognitive disabilities. Join this webinar to learn more about the full breadth of technical assistance offered through the Maryland Traditions program, which serves traditional artists and organizations across the state.
Our collaborators are also offering Professional Development opportunities online! 
MSDE Fine Arts Office sessions coming this fall!

MSDE's Fine Arts Office is offering professional development focused on technology for sharing and reflection for Arts Educators & Teaching Artists.
Arts Education Symposium on Anti-Racism

Join Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS) for a day of exciting, insightful, and compelling experiences to deepen your understanding of anti-racism and abolitionist teaching in arts education.
Maryland Arts Institute of Racial Justice Lunchtime Book Club

Connect with members of Maryland’s arts sector to build shared language and understandings about racial justice through guided discussions and sharing.
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