Calling All Artists, Arts Organizations, and Arts Educators!

Baltimore’s arts community is vibrant and diverse, filled with immense talent. Together, we can advocate for an arts council that reflects and supports the immense talent in this creative city.

Join us on Thursday, December 12, from 4–6 PM for a virtual convening focused on the role, purpose, and possibilities of a successful arts council.

This session will include:

-Updates on the Baltimore Arts Council designation.
-Insights from other cities and regions on thriving arts councils.
-An opportunity for you to share your thoughts and ideas to help shape the future of Baltimore’s arts ecosystem.

Your voice is essential to this process, and we look forward to hearing from you! Input and insights will be shared with the Mayor’s Office and the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts.

Confirmed Speakers:

-Michael Orlove, Director of State, Regional & Local Partnerships, and International Activities, National Endowment for the Arts
-Steven Skerritt-Davis, Executive Director, Maryland State Arts Council
-Suzan Jenkins, CEO, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, MD
-Omari Rush, Executive Director, CultureSource, Detroit, MI

This event has been organized with the leadership of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance, MD Citizens for the Arts, MD Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, artists, administrators, and visionaries who are invested in Baltimore’s creative community.