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During this time of curtailed activities due to COVID-19, we have been sharing online resources and information from our partners. If you haven’t been to our website recently, here are some posts you may have missed.
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FINAL CALL! Technical Assistance for First-Time MHAA Grant Applicants
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT! LIMITED TIMESLOTS AVAILABLE
If you are planning a project and would be a first-time applicant to the MHAA grant program — and are not sure how to get started with the Intent to Apply or the Application — then this is for you! Beginning the week of January 10, 2022, the Four Rivers Heritage Area will be offering FREE one-hour sessions of assistance to new applicants who have questions about the application process, grant requirements, writing a budget, planning for hiring a consultant, arranging your match, and much more! Our consultant is Ariane Hofstedt of AMH Strategies; she is a grant-writer of ten-plus years of experience in writing successful grant applications, including to the MHAA program. These free, one-hour one-on-one sessions will be available on a first come, first served basis and may fill up quickly.
Timeslots still available:
- Jan. 24, timeslots at 9:30 and 11:30
- Jan. 25, timeslot at 11:30
- Jan. 26, timeslots at 9:30 and 11:30
To schedule your session, please email the heritage area office, at heritage_area@aacounty.org today! We will respond with a confirmation once your appointment is reserved. THERE IS NO OBLIGATION TO APPLY.
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Two Q&A Sessions Left for MHAA Grant Applicants |
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The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA), an independent state entity under the Maryland Department of Planning, is now accepting applications for FY23 grants under the Maryland Heritage Areas Grant Program. This grant program assists and encourages the preservation of historical, archeological, natural, and cultural resources while supporting economic development through heritage tourism across Maryland. Eligible projects must take place within the boundaries of one of the 13 certified heritage areas.
To share more about Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) grant opportunities, Andrew Arvizu of the MHAA staff will be hosting webinars outlining everything you need to know about the program.
Feel free to register for more than one upcoming session:
- Q&A Session on January 12 at 11am
- Q&A Session on January 20 at 6pm
- Q&A Session on January 26 at 4:30pm
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How Do I Check Whether My Site or Heritage Project is in the Heritage Area? |
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Many people may be wondering how to check whether their heritage site or proposed project is located within the heritage area’s approved boundaries (these were expanded in April 2021). Here is the tool to use!
In the left sidebar, click on “Layers”
One of the choices is “Other MHT Base Data.” Click on the arrow to the right within this box. Wait until the sublayer “Maryland Heritage Areas” is visible, then click that box to select this layer. Wait until the heritage area names appear on the map, then use the “+” symbol to enlarge the map area you are interested in, or search for your site name or address in the box at top that says “Find address or place.” Your location or parcel on the map should appear in the green area of the map if this place is within the approved boundaries.
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Virtual Lecture - A Brief Outline of Annapolis History |
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Tuesday, January 18
7:00 pm
Organization: Historic Annapolis
Annapolis has a long, complicated past which mirrors the larger American story, and gaining a firm mental handle on it can be difficult. Historic Annapolis Senior Historian Glenn E. Campbell breaks down the history of Maryland’s capital city into bite-sized, thematic blocks of time to help you make sense of it all. From the town’s birth in the 17th century to the challenges and opportunities it faces now in the 21st, our speaker highlights what has made Annapolis a special community for hundreds of years. This opening talk in HA's 2022 Virtual Lecture Series complements the exciting new exhibition, Annapolis: An American Story, now on display at the Museum of Historic Annapolis.
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AMM Winter Lecture: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and their Astonishing Odyssey Home |
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Thursday, January 20
7:00 pm
Organization: Annapolis Maritime Museum
Presenter: Richard Bell | Professor of History at the University of Maryland
- An incredible story of five boys whose courage forever changed the fight against slavery in America.
- This story shines a glaring spotlight on the Reverse Underground Railroad, a black-market network of human traffickers who stole away thousands of legally free African-Americans to fuel slavery’s rapid expansion in the decad4es before the Civil War.
Join Annapolis Maritime Museum virtually for their annual winter lecture series hosted over Zoom. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on eight diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science and maritime art. Admission is $10 per person for non-members and FREE for First Mate and above members. Register for Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and their Astonishing Odyssey Home.
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This Weekend: Immersion Days at Historic London Town |
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Friday, January 21 & Saturday, January 22, 2022
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Historic London Town House and Gardens
During Immersion Day, step back to the 18th century as costumed living history interpreters portray life in colonial London Town. The interpreters will live onsite through the weekend, trying to reenact as authentic of an experience.
Free for members or included with general admission. No pre-registration required.
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Stories of Success - Nothing About Me, Without Me:
Making Shared Heritage Interpretations a Realty
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Tuesday, January 25
1:00 pm
Organization: Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area
Often heritage stories are told without input or viewpoints from those whose story is being told. Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area seeks to address this issue with a series of workshops, “Nothing About Me Without Me: Making Shared Heritage Interpretations A Reality.”
Moderated by Paulette Greene-Dear, in the first workshop, hear from three quite different projects on how community collaboration resulted in successful projects. The Chesapeake Heartland Project the Kennard Cultural Heritage Center, and the Legacy Day Event.
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Deadline Saturday! Panelists to Evaluate 2022-2023 Folklife Apprenticeships |
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The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) is seeking Maryland residents to serve as panelists to review Folklife Apprenticeships applications for the 2023 fiscal year. Offered annually, Folklife Apprenticeships fund a master artist teaching skills to a learner artist, supporting the vitality of traditional arts in Maryland.
Panelist work is at the heart of MSAC’s service. This work enlists members of Maryland’s arts sector to make the funding recommendations that MSAC uses in its grantmaking. Panelist service is a way to ensure that the needs of your community are represented on the state level.
To be eligible, applicants must be Maryland residents. Panelists must have access to a computer with internet connection to complete reviews. Deadline: 11:59 p.m., January 22nd, 2022. Apply to evaluate the 2022-2023 Folklife Apprenticeships. If you are interested in serving as a panelist but have questions about the application process, please contact MSAC Folklife Specialist Ryan Koons at ryan.koons@maryland.gov.
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Josephine Forman Scholarship Open for Applications |
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Society of American Archivists' Josephine Forman Scholarship provides financial support to minority students pursuing graduate education in archival science, encourages students to pursue a career as an archivist, and promotes the diversification of the American archives profession. The scholarship is given to applicants who demonstrate excellent potential for scholastic and personal achievement and who manifest a commitment both to the archives profession and to advancing diversity concerns within it.
Deadline to apply is February 28.
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Grant for Independent Artists Now Open |
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County Executive Steuart Pittman has made funding from the American Rescue Plan Act available to the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County for regranting through the 2022 Local Artists Support Program Grants for Independent Artists to help independent artists compensate for pandemic-related financial losses. This program will offer one-time grants of up to $2,500 for Anne Arundel County-based independent, professional artists.
Applications must be submitted by February 10th.
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Start The Adventure In Reading (STAIR) Seeking New Executive Director |
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The Executive Director is a full time position, supported by two part-time staff positions: the Volunteer Coordinator who recruits, trains and schedules the tutoring teams, and the Communications Manager, responsible for internal and external communications, including the STAIR web site, newsletter, and updates to volunteers. As STAIR re-opens additional schools and community centers in Anne Arundel County in 2022, the STAIR administrative team may add a 3rd position – Program Manager. All members of the administrative team report to the Executive Director.
Resumes will be accepted through January 30, 2022. Preliminary interviews will take place in January with plans to fill this position by February/March. Please submit your resume to info@stairannapolis.org.
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Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org |
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