Public Art Across Maryland New Artworks Grant

The Public Art Across Maryland New Artworks Grant, managed by the Maryland State Arts Council, offers funding for the creation and installation of new public art projects. This initiative supports local artists and organizations by facilitating community engagement in the arts. Grants cover the planning, design, and installation phases, ensuring that the resulting artworks are accessible to all. This program champions creative expression and enhances the cultural landscape of Maryland.

Maryland State Arts Council
The Council comprises an appointed body of 17 citizens from across the state, 13 of whom are named by the Governor to three-year terms that may be renewed once. Two private citizens and two legislators are appointed by the President of the Senate and by the Speaker of the House. All councilors serve without salary.
To carry out its mission, MSAC awards grants to not-for-profit, tax-exempt organizations for ongoing arts programming and projects. MSAC also awards grants to individual artists and provides technical and advisory assistance to individuals and groups. MSAC reserves the right to prioritize grant awards.
MSAC receives its funds from an annual appropriation from the State of Maryland, grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. and, on occasion, contributions from private, non-governmental sources.
The Public Art Across Maryland (PAAM) New Artworks Grant offers funding to artists and organizations to support the planning, creation, and installation of new local public art projects.
Purpose
The Public Art Across Maryland (PAAM) New Artworks grant program supports independent artists and organizations planning and creating new public artworks with communities in Maryland. The program provides support for community and artist visioning activities, planning, and design processes to develop a public art proposal as well as funds to create and install the final public artwork. The resulting artwork may be in any media, temporary or permanent, be located inside or outside, and may include multiple artworks such as for a downtown or a public art exhibition or festival. The artwork must be free and publicly accessible to all.