Welcome
to the
Arts Council of Anne Arundel County
Website
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Inc. is to encourage and invest in the visual arts, performing arts, and historic preservation for the people of our county.
About Us:
The Arts Council, a.k.a. the Cultural Arts Foundation, is a non-profit 501 (C) 3 organization working to create a strong financial support system for the entire spectrum of arts groups in the county. Through a partnership of public and private interests, it provides funding for music, dance, drama, and the visual arts.
The Arts Council strengthens and promotes a vibrant cultural scene in the community through:
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Grant programs to sustain the operations of over forty Anne Arundel County non-profit arts and preservation groups and cultural attractions
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Encouraging the development of young audiences through its Arts-in-Education Program
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An arts calendar featuring area events, performances, and exhibits
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Rotating art exhibits at the Arundel Center Gallery and the Heritage Center
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Recognizing residents with an Annie Award for their outstanding contributions to the arts
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Celebrating the arts at the Annual Mardi Gras Gala
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Forums for arts groups to share experiences and common issues, and to unify through vital coalitions
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Grant-writing and other workshops to educate and strengthen the ability of organizations