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Groundbreaking Study Reveals $183 Million Economic & Social Impact from the Arts and Culture Sector in Montgomery County
Our local creative sector is resilient, formidable, and worth the investment. The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County is delighted to announce Montgomery County’s arts and culture industries generated $183.3M in economic activity in 2022 according to the newly... Read More

Impressions
Left: The Moon by Sookkyung Park, 2023, Origami and Spray Paint Right: Offerings by Caroline MacKinnon, 2019-2023, Glazed ceramic plates, reclaimed wood grid, found objects Exploring human relationships to the natural micro and macrocosms around us. ... Read More

Montgomery County Council Approves $7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) is pleased to announce a $7,057,029 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,649,029 for AHCMC grants and administration and $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $7M... Read More

Arts and Humanities Council FY24 Appropriation Breakdown
Montgomery County Council has approved a budget of $7 million for Arts and Humanities Council grants and administration. The resolution for FY24 is as follows: Grant funding for General Operating Support II & I, Project Grants, Individual... Read More

6 Creative Students Awarded $6,000 in Montgomery County
6 Montgomery County Students Recognized for Creative Excellence The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) is thrilled to recognize six Montgomery County high school students for the 2022 – 2023 High School Student... Read More

Interwoven
Frances Vye Wilson, “Symbiotic Systems III”, Cambium fiber, metallic pigment, branch, feathers Explore the tension, complexities, and traditions of fiber art in Montgomery County The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) is delighted to... Read More