About Us
The arts and humanities in Montgomery County, Maryland, are vibrant and vital to the well-being of our community. Since 1976, the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County has been the County’s designated local arts agency, committed to providing non-profit organizations, artists and scholars with the resources they need to continually bring quality arts and humanities to this community.
We distribute over $3.5 million in grants each year to organizations and individuals to help fund enriching cultural activities in our County. This funding is provided by the Montgomery County Government, the Maryland State Arts Council, Montgomery County Public Schools, corporations, organizations and individuals.
We offer the following programs, services and resources to the community:
- Grants
- Arts & Cultural Education
- Community Festivals & Events
- Do & Go, Montgomery County's Cultural Events Calendar
- Cultural Planning
- Public Art
- Marketing Services
- Professional and Organization Development Workshops
- Montgomery Traditions, Folk and Traditional Arts
- Directories
- Field Trip Registry
Mission
Our mission is to promote, support, and expand a vibrant arts and humanities presence woven into the fabric of our diverse and inclusive community.
Vision
Our vision is to provide leadership that sustains arts and humanities organizations, artists and scholars and inspires participation in our County’s rich cultural assets.