Call for Panelists - Arts in Education Grant and Teaching Artist Roster
MSAC relies on a diverse array of experts from across the state of Maryland to do the important work of evaluating applications. MSAC selects Arts in Education panelists with a focus on diversity of experiences, diversity of location, and expertise in arts education and teaching artistry. Panelists must be Maryland residents.
Selected Teaching Artist Roster panelists serve a one-year term, which may be renewed. Selected Arts in Education Grant panelists serve a six-month term, which may also be renewed.
Panelists receive modest compensation for their service.
What does a panelist do?
Selected panelists:
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Attend a virtual or in-person panelist training session.
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Review and evaluate applications on MSAC’s online grants management system, SmartSimple, between the 10th and 15th of each monthly review period. (Approximately 2-4 hours each month.)
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(Teaching Artist Roster Panelists Only) Attend a monthly virtual panel meeting to collaboratively evaluate applications with other panelists.
Panelists must have access to a computer with internet connection to complete reviews.
How do I apply to be a panelist?
Submit your application via MSAC’s online grants management system, SmartSimple.
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Click the Apply Now button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple.
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Under Funding Opportunities, select "Public Call."
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Select "Panelist" from the drop down options and click "Save Draft" to populate the application.
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Select “Arts in Education Grant” or “Arts in Education Teaching Artist Roster” as the Grant Program.
The deadline to submit is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 15th.
