Dear Colleagues,  Local advocacy season is in full swing! In March, County Executive Elrich proposed a $7,230,304 FY 2027 budget allocation for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC), a 2.5% cost of... Read More

Dear Colleagues,  Earlier this month, AHCMC joined hundreds of arts and humanities practitioners, advocates, and champions from across the state at Maryland Arts Day in Annapolis. Together, we made our case directly to legislators: Maryland... Read More

Dear Colleagues,  As 2025 nears, I find myself reflecting on the past and looking ahead at what is to come in this pivotal moment for the arts and humanities in America. The stakes for arts... Read More

Dear Colleagues,  As Thanksgiving approaches on the heels of a particularly challenging election year, I’m reminded of the transformative power of arts and culture to unite, comfort, heal, inspire, illuminate our shared humanity, and move... Read More

Dear Colleagues,  I’ve been thinking about leadership in the creative sector and considering how we navigate our ever-changing world. I’ve long been a champion of innovation, ingenuity, and ideas that spark creativity. Whether you’re exploring... Read More

Dear Montgomery County Residents, AHCMC supporters and Friends,  As many of you know, it is advocacy season in the county, and I want to thank County Executive Elrich and the Montgomery County Council for their... Read More