Arts-in-Education Grant

Arts-in-Education Grant

Funder: Garrett County Arts Council Inc (Maryland)

Overview: Annual grant program to support arts in education programming within Garrett County Public Schools and the community. The Garrett County Arts Council allocates more than $4,000 annually in grant funding for special performances and workshops by Maryland artists in local schools.

Funding Areas

• Special performances and workshops by Maryland artists in local schools
• Annual Student Arts Fair presented by the Garrett County Board of Education
• Periodic student visual art exhibits
• Sponsorship of high school literary journals
• College scholarships for high school senior students (four scholarships per high school)
- Award categories: Excellence in band, chorus, theater, and visual arts

Geographic Scope

• Garrett County, Maryland

Community Programming

Arts Connection: Quarterly networking events for artists, board members, and arts supporters with rotating locations and themes throughout Garrett County

Arts Roundtable: Professional development and education opportunities for artists, grantees, and interested community members

Contact Information

Garrett County Arts Council, Inc.
• Office Address: 108 S. 2nd Street, Ste. 1, Oakland, MD 21550
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 633, Oakland, MD 21550
• Phone: (301) 334-6580
• Email: info@garrettarts.org

Supported by: Maryland State Arts Council, Garrett County Board of County Commissioners, and other state and local partners