@creativemoco

We're the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Follow for arts & humanities news and opportunities from us, our grantees and more! #CreativeMoCo

 Silver Spring, MD
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Joined March 2009
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Experience The Journey to the Flying V Fighting Championship! 📽️ WATCH FOR FREE & SUBSCRIBE! 📽️ youtu.be/Cf5xIaVyc_M Get Your Tickets and Watch LIVE & IN-PERSON! Flying V Fights: DOUBLE DASH 2 - May 31 🎟: bit.ly/fvfights-double-dash-…
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Americans for the Arts@Americans4Arts27 Mar 2025
The intersection of arts and health is shaping the future of well-being, and AFTACON is bringing you the leading voices in this movement. 🎟️ Save $50 when you register by March 31 at AFTACON.org!
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Want to know what drives economic growth? Arts and culture! 🎨💼 Want to explore more insights about how the arts are an economic driver? Link in bio. americansforthearts.org/by-p…
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Parents! Save the date & bring the kiddos to #GBF on 5/17 to meet the amazing Grace Lin, award-winning, best-selling author & illustrator - & hear abt The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon FREE to attend, FREE to park, FUN for all! Info: gaithersburgbookfestival.org…
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📚 We want your suggestions for Great Reads, which represent Maryland at #NatBookFest! 📚 We’re looking for one children’s book and one adult book that have strong ties to Maryland. Submit your suggestions 🗳️ and find out more info here: bit.ly/4imeOVu
Image that says "What should be Maryland's next 'Great Read?'" There is a photo of five individuals of varying ages smiling in front of a step-and-repeat that says "National Book Festival." There is a pair of hands taking the photo on a phone. There are logos for the Library of Congress Center for the Book Maryland Affiliate and for Maryland Humanities.

ALT Image that says "What should be Maryland's next 'Great Read?'" There is a photo of five individuals of varying ages smiling in front of a step-and-repeat that says "National Book Festival." There is a pair of hands taking the photo on a phone. There are logos for the Library of Congress Center for the Book Maryland Affiliate and for Maryland Humanities.

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Museums face new challenges under recent Executive Orders. Join AAM’s three free virtual discussions with experts on the latest legal, financial, and content implications for museums. Space is limited, and webinars won’t be recorded! Register now: aam-us.org/events 🧵⬇️
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Review: DRAGONS LOVE TACOS at Adventure Theatre MTC broadwayworld.com/washington…

Review: DRAGONS LOVE TACOS at Adventure Theatre MTC

What did our critic think of DRAGONS LOVE TACOS at Adventure Theatre MTC?

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Play In A Day returns Saturday, March 8 to Imagination Stage! Six local theatre companies will have 24 hours to write, rehearse and perform 10-minute shows. Grab your tickets ($20) for this one-of-a-kind theatrical event! ow.ly/MMxk50V0tY2
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The NEH Fellowships Open Book Program is accepting applications through March 12, 2025. This program makes outstanding #NEHgrant -funded humanities books digitally available to a wide audience. Read more about the program here: ow.ly/3HBE50UV9Jq
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Americans for the Arts@Americans4Arts27 Jan 2025
The arts bring joy to residents and visitors alike. We don’t just enjoy arts where we live—we seek them out when planning our travels. ✈️🎭 What arts and culture treasures make your community shine? 💖 Share them below! 🔗 americansforthearts.org/by-p…
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"...Maryland Humanities encouraged my passion as I was able to learn more about nonprofits’ vital work and acquaint myself with inspiring individuals..." This past summer, @bardcollege student Norah interned in our Literature and Grants Departments 📚💸through
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The Bethesda Painting Awards is accepting applications! Artists from MD, DC & VA are eligible to apply. Finalists will be selected for a group show in June 2025 and the grand prize winner will receive $10,000! Cash prizes for 2nd, 3rd & 4th place. ow.ly/7aM450ULnXA
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AHCMC retweeted
Americans for the Arts@Americans4Arts21 Jan 2025
If you’re searching for ways to provide aid and support, we encourage everyone to look further into The LA County Arts & Culture’s (@lacountyarts ) website as an excellent central repository for recovery and resource information for artists and arts organizations and FEMA’s (@fema) website as one of the best resources for comprehensive information and resources. For more info: americansforthearts.org/news…
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SOIL: THE STORY OF A BLACK MOTHER’S GARDEN by Camille T. Dungy and MADNESS: RACE AND INSANITY IN A JIM CROW ASYLUM by @ahylton26—our next One Maryland One Book Top 10 Spotlights—reveal the necessity of collective responsibility and interconnectedness.
The book cover of "Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden" by Camille T. Dungy.

ALT The book cover of "Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden" by Camille T. Dungy.

Alt Text: The book cover of "Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum" by Antonia Hylton.

ALT Alt Text: The book cover of "Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum" by Antonia Hylton.

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Americans for the Arts@Americans4Arts21 Jan 2025
Ready to make your voice heard for the arts? Join us for our Advocacy 101 Webinar tomorrow, January 22nd, from 3:00–4:30 PM EST! 🎨✨ We’ll discuss and share key insights to empower arts advocacy in 2025. Whether you’re an artist, arts organization, or passionate about creating change, this is your chance to learn how to advocate effectively for the arts. 📢 🔗 Register now and let’s shape the future of arts together! artsusa.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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We are thrilled to announce our Winter/Spring 2025 Guest Editor, Kenzie Allen! Submissions open Jan. 21 - Feb. 11 for poems on the theme "The More-Than-Human World." 🦙🐍🍄🐐🦉🐇🐙🌳🐌🐝🐅🦔🦀🌵🐟🌄⛅ Full details via the link (and 🧵 below): poetlore.com/guest-editors-c…
Text on a blue background reads Poet Lore Winter/Spring 2025 Guest Editor Kenzie Allen Submissions open Jan. 21 - Feb. 11 for the theme "The More-Than-Human World".

ALT Text on a blue background reads Poet Lore Winter/Spring 2025 Guest Editor Kenzie Allen Submissions open Jan. 21 - Feb. 11 for the theme "The More-Than-Human World".

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Now open: Cycle 17 of the Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants program. This nat'l program provides grants of up to $3K to professional dancers who are in dire financial emergency due to the loss or lack of recent/current live performance work. bit.ly/3BaUhgf
Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant graphic with a black and white photo of dancers by Robert Rauschenberg and text that reads: "Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant, Up to $3,000 to Professional Dancers in Need"

ALT Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant graphic with a black and white photo of dancers by Robert Rauschenberg and text that reads: "Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant, Up to $3,000 to Professional Dancers in Need"

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As we reflect on Dr. King’s message of equality, justice, and peace, museums across the country are creating meaningful experiences to honor his life and work this weekend. Check out a few examples. 🧵
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✨ Join us in Rockville on Sunday, Jan. 19, as we come together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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"We are a public good....I would say that the artistic director's job in serving community is sacrosanct." On the Art Works pod, Hana S. Sharif reflects on her path to working in theater, incl her new-ish job as @arenastage's Artistic Director. 🎧 bit.ly/42cSW9W

Hana S. Sharif

A conversation with Hana S. Sharif, Artistic Director of Arena Stage since August 2023. Sharif discusses her transformative first year at the helm and her inaugural season as Arena’s producing...

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