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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.
For artist information, arts events, calls for art, and more visit WCAC's web page...
www.washingtoncountyarts.com.
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4th Annual Washington Goes Purple Call | |
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MSAC Seeking Panelists for MD Traditions Applications
Maryland Traditions is seeking panelists to evaluate submissions to its three funding programs: the Heritage Awards, Folklife Apprenticeship, and Folklife Network. Each of these programs supports traditional arts, defined as community-based living cultural traditions handed down by example or word of mouth. The Maryland State Arts Council is looking for Maryland residents with backgrounds in a variety of arts administration and cultural worker roles, or who are interested in learning how MSAC grant applications are evaluated; traditional artists of all kinds; or, Maryland residents comprising a wide geographic representation of the state, especially the western Maryland, southern Maryland, and Eastern Shore regions. To apply, visit https://marylandarts.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp, and log in or create a free account in SmartSimple. Contact Folklife Specialist Ryan Koons at ryan.koons@maryland.gov or 443.536.8368 for questions about the Heritage Award or Folklife Apprenticeship. Contact Senior Program Director Chad Buterbaugh at chad.buterbaugh@maryland.gov or 443.469.8239 for questions about the Folklife Network. Deadline: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Grants for Organizations FY2024 Intent to Apply Application is now open
Application due September 15, 2022
| Mural painting at Art Works Now, Prince George's County | |
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The Grants for Organizations (GFO) program provides general operating support to nonprofit organizations, units of government, and colleges and universities that produce or present ongoing arts programming that is open to the public.
If your organization is a NEW applicant or DID NOT receive a FY2023 GFO Grant, your organization is required to complete the Intent to Apply form in order to be eligible to apply for FY2024 GFO funding. If your organization is deemed eligible after review of the Intent to Apply form, it must submit an On-Year Application by November 15, 2022 to be considered for FY2024 GFO funding.
If you answer “Yes!” to all sections in the below chart, your organization is eligible to complete an Intent to Apply form.
| | Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. | |
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Intent to Apply - Information Session
Tuesday, August 30 from noon to 1pm. Click here to register.
Join Program Directors Emily Sollenberger and Laura Weiss for an overview of the GFO program and the Intent to Apply process. Organizations interested in submitting an Intent to Apply form are encouraged to attend the session for more information on the GFO program and how to submit a successful application.
Questions? Please reach out to our Program Directors - Laura Weiss (laura.weiss@maryland.gov) or Emily Sollenberger (emily.sollenberger@maryland.gov) - for assistance.
| Apply to be a Public Art Grant Panelist! | Master artist Pablo de Oliveira (right; Prince George’s County) works with apprentice artist Ana Cecilia Rocha (Montgomery County) during a 2021-2022 Folklife Apprenticeship on Brazilian cavaco techniques. Photo by Human Being Productions. Copyright Maryland State Arts Council. | |
Maryland Traditions is seeking panelists to evaluate submissions to its three funding programs: the Heritage Awards, Folklife Apprenticeship, and Folklife Network. Each of these programs supports traditional arts, defined as community-based living cultural traditions handed down by example or word of mouth. Details are below.
Heritage Awards panelists will evaluate nominations for Maryland people, places, and traditions that represent long-term achievement in the traditional arts. All selected panelists will be expected to:
- Evaluate Heritage Award nominations on their own time, with all digital submissions due in winter
- Attend one required virtual orientation in fall and one synchronous virtual panel meeting in winter, as scheduled by staff
- Receive compensation of $350, assuming the completion of all scheduled assignments
Folklife Apprenticeship panelists will evaluate applications to fund two-person teams in which traditional arts knowledge is passed from a master to an apprentice artist. All selected panelists will be expected to:
- Evaluate Folklife Apprenticeship applications on their own time, with digital submissions occurring on multiple schedules throughout the year, and individual panelist assignments set by MSAC staff
- Attend one required virtual orientation with the possibility of also attending one synchronous virtual panel meeting in spring, according to schedules set by MSAC staff
- Receive compensation of between $350 and $650, assuming the completion of all scheduled assignments and depending on individual panelist workload
Folklife Network panelists will evaluate applications for continuing funding at some of Maryland’s eight regional folklife centers, or traditional arts resource centers. All selected panelists will be expected to:
• Evaluate Folklife Network applications on their own time, with digital submissions due in winter
• Agree to the possibility of conducting individual interviews with applicants, as directed by MSAC staff
• Attend one required virtual orientation and one synchronous virtual panel meeting in winter, as scheduled by staff
• Receive compensation of between $350 and $400, assuming the completion of all scheduled assignments and depending on individual panelist workload
What we are looking for:
- Maryland residents with backgrounds in a variety of arts administration and cultural worker roles, or who are interested in learning how MSAC grant applications are evaluated;
- Maryland residents familiar with one or more of the following MSAC programs: Heritage Awards, Folklife Apprenticeship, or Folklife Network;
- Traditional artists of all kinds, including former grantees of the Heritage Awards or Folklife Apprenticeship programs;
- Team members, constituents, or supporters of one of Maryland’s eight regional folklife centers;
- Or, Maryland residents comprising a wide geographic representation of the state, especially the western Maryland, southern Maryland, and Eastern Shore regions
How to apply:
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Click the Apply Now button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple. You must be registered as an “Independent Artist” to apply to be a panelist (although you do not actually have to be an independent artist, the “Independent Artist” label is necessary to apply).
- Under Funding Opportunities, select "Public Call."
- Select "Panelist" from the first drop down option.
- Select the Grant Program of your choosing—either “Maryland Traditions Heritage Awards,” “Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship,” or “Maryland Folklife Network,” from the second drop down option.
- Click "Save Draft" at the bottom to populate the application.
- Complete the application and click “Submit.”
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Deadline: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
For questions:
| The Maryland State Arts Council is committed to making sure all Marylanders can access its programs and services. For grant application assistance, please contact the appropriate Program Director. Guests with further accessibility questions or who require accommodations may fill out the Accommodations Request Form or contact the MSAC Office Secretary at msac.commerce@maryland.gov. | | |
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Opportunities for Artists
Explore MSAC grants and opportunities available to independent artists, click here for details.
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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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The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible! | |
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Washington County Arts Council. Your information was obtained from
at least one of the following methods: signing our guest book,
becoming a member, donating, entering a contest, or exhibiting with us.
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