Baltimore, MD (August 23, 2018) –The Maryland State Arts Council is sponsoring seven regional institutes for artists, arts organizations, arts leaders, and arts supporters to gather for collaborative discussion and professional development. Entitled, “Creative Conversations,” these sessions are being conducted in partnership with the Maryland Citizens for the Arts, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Maryland Nonprofits and Maryland State Department of Education.
Dates and Locations:
Sept. 13, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.- Frederick @ The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, 21701
Sept 17, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. - Havre de Grace @ The Cultural Center at the Havre de Grace Opera House, 121 N. Union Ave., Havre de Grace, 21078
Sept. 20, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Baltimore @ Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, 21224
Sept. 24, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. - Salisbury @ The Ward Museum of Waterfowl Art, 909 South Schumaker Dr., Salisbury, 21804
Sept. 27, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. - Leonardtown @ Leonardtown Town Hall, 41660 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown, 20650
Oct. 1, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. - Annapolis @ Annapolis Shakespeare Company, 1804 West St., Annapolis, 21401
Oct. 4, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. - Frostburg @ City Place, 14 South Water St., Frostburg, 21532
RSVP: Dana Parsons at dana.parsons@maryland.gov.
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The agenda for each meeting is as follows:
| 2018 Maryland Regional Arts Institute Agenda | ||
| Arts Organizations | Independent Artists | |
| 6-7 PM | A New Vision: Strategic Planning Town Hall (Maryland State Arts Council) |
A New Vision: Strategic Planning Town Hall (Maryland State Arts Council) |
| 7-8 PM | New Grants for Organizations Application (Maryland State Arts Council) |
Partner Panel: Advocacy 101 Why do artists need lawyers? Growing Your Capacity Connecting with Arts in Schools |
| 8-9 PM |
Partner Panel: Why do artists need lawyers? Growing Your Capacity Connecting with Arts in Schools |
Individual Artist Opportunities: Marketing/Branding Entrepreneurship Collaboration Community Engagement |
About Maryland State Arts Council
Founded in 1967, the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) is an agency of the State of Maryland Department of Commerce, Division of Tourism, Film and the Arts, and encourages and invests in the advancement of the arts for all Marylanders. Its grants and programs support artists and arts organizations in their pursuit of artistic excellence, ensure the accessibility of the arts to all citizens, and promote statewide awareness of arts resources and opportunities. MSAC awards grants to not-for-profit, tax-exempt organizations and individual artists, and provides technical and advisory assistance to individuals and groups. The agency is funded by an annual appropriation from the State of Maryland and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. MSAC may also receive contributions from private, non-governmental sources. For more information, go to msac.org.