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We're the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Maryland.

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The wait is over! 🎨 The opening reception for the #MoCo Artist Residency Exhibition is rescheduled for Feb. 3 at the Kramer Gallery.

Celebrate the creative community-engaged work of Alyscia Cunningham, Liliane Blom, and Jasmine Adams with us! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-2025-...

#Creativemoco
The wait is over! 🎨 The opening reception for the #MoCo Artist Residency Exhibition is rescheduled for Feb. 3 at the Kramer Gallery.

Celebrate the creative community-engaged work of Alyscia Cunningham, Liliane Blom, and Jasmine Adams with us! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-2025-...

#Creativemoco
January 29, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Apply Now! ✍️ Applications for the Fall ‘26/Winter ‘27 macdowell1907.bsky.social Fellowships are open until Feb. 10.

This program offers no-cost residencies + need-based stipends for artists in various disciplines like visual art, literature, film, theatre, + more: www.macdowell.org/apply/applic...
Application Guidelines
MacDowell provides time, space, and an inspiring environment to artists of exceptional talent. A MacDowell Fellowship, or residency, consists of exclusive use of a studio, accommodations, and three pr...
www.macdowell.org
January 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
⚠️ The opening reception for the #MoCo Artist Residency exhibition has been postponed due to inclement weather.
A new date has yet to be determined. Stay tuned for updates!

#Creativemoco #GalleryUpdate #Postponed
January 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
#GoodNews Friday 🎉

Performance venues in #MoCo are seeing a wave of support through donations + attendance due to Kennedy Center changes! 🌊

This shift underscores the strength of regional arts institutions + the value of accessible cultural experiences close to home. wtop.com/dc/2026/01/r...
January 23, 2026 at 7:21 PM
You’re invited! 🎨 Join AHCMC on Jan. 29 for the opening of the Montgomery County Artist Residency Exhibition at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery & Music Room in Silver Spring. 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-2025-...

👇 More details in the thread.

#MoCo #Exhibition #DTSS #ArtGallery
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Closing Jan. 25! ⏰🎨

Touchstone Gallery is accepting submissions from regional artists working in any visual and time-based media for their 50 for 50 artist call.

👉 Learn more + apply: www.touchstonegallery.com/artcalls

#ArtistCall #DMV #MoCo
January 21, 2026 at 8:48 PM
⏰ Nominate an arts advocate by noon on January 23!

The Sue Hess Legacy Arts Advocate of the Year Award recognizes an individual whose advocacy has significantly increased support for and public recognition of the arts in Maryland. ➡️ mdarts.org/md-arts-comm...

#ArtsAdvocacy #MarylandArts
Sue Hess Legacy Arts Advocate of the Year Award | MCA - Maryland Citizens for the Arts
mdarts.org
January 20, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Hot Humanities News 🔥 The Montgomery County History Center Opens This September! 📚

Located in Rockville, the new center will be a gathering place to explore + learn #MoCo history through exhibits, lectures, an oral history recording studio, archives + more. ➡️ www.mymcmedia.org/montgomer...
Montgomery History Announces Creation of County History Center
The Montgomery County History Center is expected to open Sept. 6, 2026, the date the county celebrates its 250th birthday.
www.mymcmedia.org
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
#ArtsAdvocacy Win: The U.S. House of Representatives voted to continue funding the #NEA, #NEH, the #Smithsonian + others in a show of bipartisan support!

With the Senate vote ahead, continued advocacy for arts + culture funding remains essential. ➡️ hyperallergic.com/house-vot... #CreativeSector
House Votes to Fund the Arts, Despite Trump Threats
The Senate must now vote on the bill, which sets annual allocations for the NEA, NEH, Smithsonian, and other cultural programs.
hyperallergic.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Share this opportunity with a talented young artist! 🎨

Applications close for our FY25-26 Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award on Jan 23. Encourage a #MoCo high school junior interested in visual arts to apply + showcase their work. ✨
➡️ www.creativemoco.com/grant/...

#Creativemoco #ArtsEd
January 15, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Sector Insights 🏛️ Museums are among the most trusted institutions in American society, valued for their credibility, trustworthiness and neutrality. ➡️ hyperallergic.com/in-2026-demo...

#CivicEngagement #PublicTrust #HistoryMatters
In 2026, Democracy Needs Museums
As the United States marks its 250th, institutions must resist the pull to simply commemorate and instead communicate the relevance of history.
hyperallergic.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:41 PM
There's still time to recognize a young writer! ✍️📖

Our FY25-26 Fran Abrams Creative Writing Award closes for applications on Jan 23. Encourage a #MoCo high school junior interested in creative writing to apply + share their creativity. ✨
➡️ www.creativemoco.com/grant/... #Creativemoco #ArtsEd
January 13, 2026 at 7:19 PM
FREE #Artists Workshop! 📣 Sign up to learn how to craft strong written narratives in applications for #grants, #residencies and more! ➡️ www.nyfa.org/event/online...

They'll cover:
🎯 Where to find open calls
🎯 Determining if an opportunity is right for you
🎯 What reviewers like to see + more!
January 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
📣 Advocate. Connect. Inspire. Show your support for Maryland's #CreativeSector on February 12 at #MarylandArtsDay!

Register now to champion the economic and cultural value of arts + culture in our state and county: mdarts.org/maryland-arts-day/

#ArtsAdvocacy #Creativemoco
January 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
First jazz trio of 2026 at Jazz at the Kramer! 🎶✨

Join us on Jan. 14 to experience the snazzy musicality of pianist Peter Edelman, bassist Sal Deralphfelli, and vocalist Cybele Mayes-Osterman. ➡️ jakjanuary2026.eventbrite.com/

#MoCo #DTSS #Jazz #ThingsToDo #Creativemoco #SilverSpringMD
January 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM
✨ Exhibition Extended ✨ Visit the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery in downtown Silver Spring to experience Contemplations!

This exhibition invites reflection + dialogue on justice, dignity, belonging, resilience, and reconciliation. Learn more and plan your visit: www.creativemoco.com/exhibition/c...
January 7, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Now Open ✨ Apply for Arts for Learning Maryland's Access for All grant by February 2 to receive funding to bring teaching artists to your school or early childhood center.

🔗 Learn more: www.artsforlearningmd.org/grants/acces...

#ArtsEd #ArtsFunding #TeachingArtists #Maryland
January 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
VisArts' 2026 Emerging Curator Program is open for applications! 🌱🪜

Artists interested in exhibition-making are encouraged to apply for a year-long mentorship with an experienced curator to develop their curatorial practice. ➡️ visarts.submittable.com/submit

#Curators #Art #MoCo #RockvilleMD
December 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Community care matters, especially during the holidays. 💙

@culturespotmc.bsky.social's Community Resource Guide offers a list of local resources for residents in need of food, clothing, financial assistance, and other support.

Please share. culturespotmc.com/stories/c...

#MoCo #Creativemoco
December 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Grant opportunity 💸 The Maryland Historical Trust's Museum Assistance Program is now open! ➡️ mht.maryland.gov/pages/fundin...

This program provides grants and technical support to Maryland's historical and cultural museums.

⏳ Apply by: Dec. 31, 2025

#MarylandMuseums #PreserveMD #MarylandHistory
December 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Now available 💸 Guidelines for the National Endowment for the Arts’ FY27 Grants for Arts Projects.

📅 Deadline to apply: February 12, 2026

🔗 Learn more: www.arts.gov/grants/grant...

#Grants #Art #ArtsFunding #PublicFunding #CreativeSector
December 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A big opportunity for high school visual artists. 🖌️🎨

The FY25-26 Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award is open for applications! #MoCo high school juniors interested in visual art are encouraged to apply and show us how they're developing their creative voice. ✨➡️ www.creativemoco.com/grant/...
December 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Parents of young writers, don’t miss this. ✍️📖

The FY25-26 Fran Abrams Creative Writing Award is open for applications! #MoCo high school juniors interested in creative writing are encouraged to apply and show us how their creativity shows up on the page. ✨➡️ www.creativemoco.com/grant/...
December 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
#MoCo Music News 📰 Strathmore just launched its 1st ever in-house jazz orchestra!

This 17-member ensemble brings together top East Coast musicians committed to elevating jazz performance, leadership + more across the #DMV region! ➡️ www.thebanner.com/culture/a...
Strathmore unveils its first in-house jazz orchestra
The Strathmore Jazz Orchestra is composed of 17 musicians led by conductor and composer Daniel Jamieson and will perform their first concert in February.
www.thebanner.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Reposted by Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC)
To honor #RosaParks, MCDOT has placed placards inside all #RideOn buses throughout #December to commemorate her leadership, activism and bravery.
#PublicTransportation has historically had a huge impact on racial equity and social justice, which remains a priority today.
December 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM