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

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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Celebrate #MoCo's creative sector for Arts and Humanities Month! 🎭🎉 Arts + culture help to fuel our economy, enrich our classrooms, preserve our history, and so much more. This month, show your support by attending an event, taking a class, or hiring local creatives! How will you join the fun? 👇
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Your favorite jazz series is back on October 14! 🎤 🎹 RSVP to experience a memorable night out with vocalist Lavenia Nesmith and pianist Paul Bratcher at Jazz at the Kramer. ✨ 🔗: jakoctober2026.eventbrite.com #MoCo #Creativemoco #Jazz #KramerGallery #DTSS
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Kickstarting a new fiscal year + celebrating 50 years of AHCMC supporting Montgomery County's creative community! 🎉✨ Thank you to everyone who attended our FY27 Kickoff, including Senator Kagan and the Maryland State Arts Council's board! #Creativemoco #MoCo
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The opening reception for Printed Voices is tomorrow! 🎨✨ Come explore works by seven #MoCo printmakers who use images to circulate ideas, stories, and perspectives far beyond their studios, exploring topics like war, illness, history, nature, and everyday life. 🔗 RSVP: printedvoices.eventbrite.com
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
An art gallery at a dentist office? Yes please! Rockville dentist + artist, Dr. Ernest Ponraj, created the Technē Fine Art gallery in the waiting room of Technē Dental. It opened with an exhibit featuring 27 pieces from 22 local artists. 🔗 Get the full story: bethesdamagazine.com/2026/09/15/f...
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From Bethesda Magazine: A Rockville dentist turns his waiting room into an art gallery
Technē Fine Art brings local artwork to an unexpected setting
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Montgomery County’s rising young creatives are truly outstanding! We loved celebrating this year's High School Student Award winners + honoring their incredible creative work! 🏆 Winners: Cecil Klyce + Annabel Taylor ✨ Runners-up: Clarice Frude, Ella Nelson, and Charis Wong #MoCo #Creativemoco
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Montgomery Community Media @mymcmedia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Welcome to Studio A Sessions, the brand-new MCM program taking storytelling to a new level. A space for local creators across multiple disciplines to claim the mic, sharing original work born from raw, real-life experiences, culture, and creativity. RSVP: bit.ly/4hE1Ww8
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Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Takoma Park Folk Festival! 📅 Sunday, Sept 27, 2026 • 10:30am–5:30pm 📍 Takoma Park Middle School Enjoy 40+ performances across 6 stages, kids’ activities, a juried craft show, community tables & international food — rain or shine! Perfect for families, music lovers & neighbors. 💛 More info: tpff.org
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
JOB OPP 💼 Victorian Lyric Opera Company is hiring a Marketing & Development Manager to help grow their audiences, strengthen donor support, and expand their reach! 🎭 📅 Deadline: Sept. 25 🔗 Apply here: www.vloc.org/marketing-ma...
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Mark your calendars! 📅 You’re invited to the opening reception of Printed Voices on Sept. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery! 🎨✨ Join us to experience works by 7 local printmakers exploring history, nature, + everyday life. Free + open to all! 🔗 RSVP: printedvoices.eventbrite.com
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Call for Proposals! 🏛️✨ The American Alliance of Museums seeks proposals for their 2027 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. Share your real-world strategies on audience engagement, sustainability, and the future of cultural work. 📅 Deadline: Sept. 21 🔗 Apply: annualmeeting.aam-us.org/callforpropo...
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AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo Open Call for Proposals – American Alliance of Museums
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Lots of opportunities still available! ✨ Our September Jobs & Opps newsletter features jobs, grants, artist calls + professional development opportunities for you to explore: mailchi.mp/creativemoco... #Creativemoco #Jobs #Grants #ArtistCalls #ProfessionalDevelopment #CreativeSector #MoCo
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Final countdown! ⏰ Applications close Sept. 14 Presented in collaboration with Montgomery College's ignITe Hub, the Brand Accelerator Program helps artists + scholars strengthen their branding and marketing through hands-on learning + expert feedback. 🔗 Apply: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-brand-...
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company recently launched 'Mammoth in the Room,' a new podcast diving into the creative process behind producing new stories + supporting new voices. 🎙️🎭 A timely resource as local arts journalism shifts. 🔗: dctheaterarts.org/2026/08/30/w... @dctheaterarts.bsky.social
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Woolly Mammoth launches new podcast hosted by Naveen Kumar
‘Mammoth in the Room’ to offer conversations with playwrights and theater makers at a pivotal moment for arts journalism and new work.
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
NOMINATIONS OPEN: The Maryland State Arts Council is accepting submissions for the 2027 Heritage Awards! 🏅 Grants of $10,000 will be awarded to six people, places, or traditions demonstrating long-term achievement in traditional arts in MD. 📅 Deadline: Oct 2 🔗 Info: msac.org/programs/mar...
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 08/09/2026
Silent movies often featured chase scenes, which were often the most exciting/interesting scenes. So, ‘cut to the chase’ came to mean “get to the important part.”
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Arts and Humanities Council joins with members of the community to wish council member Will Jawando a speedy and full recovery from his recent heart attack. 🔗 bethesdamagazine.com/2026/09/07/j...
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Jawando suffers heart attack, expected to make full recovery, office says
Councilmember will adjust his activities, but upcoming campaign event will proceed
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Creative Professionals! 📢🎨 Don't sleep on this. AHCMC x Montgomery College's Ignite Hub are collaborating on the fall edition of the Brand Accelerator Program. This free series helps artists + scholars strengthen their branding and marketing through hands-on learning + expert feedback. 🧵👇
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Tired of being asked "What will you do with a history degree?" 😑🙄 Data shows that history majors can go on to have incredibly successful careers in law, government, education + more! Check out the facts from the American Historical Association here: www.historians.org/resource/wha... #Humanities
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What Can You Do with That History Degree? Exploring the Data – AHA
By Maysan Haydar This essay excerpt is part of the AHA's Career for History Majors (2nd Edition). The full booklet may be purchased on OUP's website.   History has long been a reliable undergraduate…
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
NEXT WEEK: Jazz at the Kramer returns Sept. 9! 🎶✨ Join us for our 3rd trio of 2026 featuring flutist + vocalist Sara Zhu, guitarist Dave Mosick, and pianist Alfred Yun. Whether you're a first-timer or long-time fan, grab your spot for a staple local outing! 🔗 RSVP: jakseptember2026.eventbrite.com
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Moderately MOCO @moderatelymoco.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Germantown October Fest Returns Oct. 10 with Grammy-Nominated Nappy Roots, African Market Preview Germantown October Fest Returns Oct. 10 with Grammy-Nominated Nappy Roots, African Market Preview Germantown's biggest fall festival is back for 2026, and organizers say this year's event will be the…
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Germantown October Fest Returns Oct. 10 with Grammy-Nominated Nappy Roots, African Market Preview
Germantown October Fest Returns Oct. 10 with Grammy-Nominated Nappy Roots, African Market Preview Germantown's biggest fall festival is back for 2026, and organizers say this year's event will be the largest yet. What's Happening Germantown October Fest returns to Germantown Town Center on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free outdoor festival features live music, food vendors, a children's carnival, artisan market, and community parade. This year's headliner is Nappy Roots, the two-time Grammy-nominated Southern rap group, performing on the main stage. Alex Tsironis of the MoCo Show will MC the event.
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Calling all high schoolers in MD, VA, and DC! The Gaithersburg Book Festival is accepting entries for its 2027 High School Poetry Contest. ✍️ Enter for a chance to win a cash prize. 💰 💡 Topic: "The Things We Carry" 📅 Deadline: Feb 19, 2027 🔗 Details: www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/gbf-programs...
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
RFQ ARTIST OPP 🎨 M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Pr. Geo. County invites artists + design teams to submit for 2 public art opportunities at the Good Luck Community Center: ▫️ Entry Plaza Sculpture ▫️ Artistic Seating Element 📅 Deadline: Sept 21 🔗 Details: m-ncppc.submittable.com/submit
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Join us on Sept. 2 for this year's High School Student Awards Ceremony at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery! What to Expect: 🏆 An award presentation 📖 Readings by author Annabel Taylor 🎨 Closing reception for artist Cecil Klyce 🔗 RSVP: 2025-2026highschoolstudentawardsceremony.eventbrite.com
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Congrats to Cecil Klyce, the 2025-2026 Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award Winner! 🎉🎨 Cecil's artwork is inspired by his life experiences as a disabled person. His solo exhibition in the Kramer Gallery features works referencing his body. Get to know more about the artist + his work on our blog! 🧵👇
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Congrats to Annabel Taylor, the 2025-2026 Fran Abrams Creative Writing Award Winner! 🎉 Annabel’s writing centers outsiders + underdogs who persist and defy the odds. Get to know more about the author + her work on our blog! ✍️✨ 🔗 Read her story: www.creativemoco.com/blog/annabel...
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
ARTIST OPP ✨ Sandy Spring Museum is commissioning permanent, functional outdoor artworks (seating, bike racks, trail features, etc.) from MD, VA + DC artists! Emerging + established artists are welcome. 🗓️ Phase I Deadline: Sept 18 🔗 www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news... #ArtistCall #PublicArt
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Functional Art Call for Artists | Sandy Spring Museum — Sandy Spring Museum
DMV artists are invited to propose durable, useful outdoor artwork for Sandy Spring Museum's expanding walking trails. Submissions are due September 18.
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Just a few hours left! ⏱️ The public comment period for Montgomery County’s new Cultural Plan closes today. Don't miss your final chance to shape the next 10 years of local arts + culture. 🔗 Review the summary + log your feedback: www.creativemoco.com/cultural-plan/ #WhereWeAllBelong #CreativeMoCo
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Back to school + back to work = back to arts + culture! 🎨✨ Connect with professional teaching artists across the Mid-Atlantic region at TAMA’s Teaching Artist Showcase & Marketplace on Aug 22. Perfect for educators + org leaders seeking creative programming. 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-a...
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Goal #6 of "Where We All Belong" aims to elevate arts + culture to a prominent position in Montgomery County life. How? By embedding culture into the center of civic life + gatherings, building our reputation as a vibrant creative destination, and tracking + sharing arts impact. 🧵👇
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Just 2 days left to shape #MoCo’s creative future! ⌛🎨 Public comment on the draft Cultural Plan ends on August 22. Help us ensure our 10-year creative vision reflects every artist, scholar organization, and neighbor in Montgomery County. 🧵👇
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Larger artist/scholar grants? Simplified applications? Business training for creatives? 💰🎨 Goal #5 of "Where We All Belong" aims to streamline grant processes, expand funding resources + equip creatives with business skills to build a thriving cultural sector. 🧵👇
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🎬 Lights, camera… submit! The 12th annual @wheatonfilmfest.bsky.social is happening this November + they’re accepting new entries now! 🎟️ Submit your short film: filmfreeway.com/Wheaton 🗓️ Regular deadline: Sept 1 #MoCo #IndieFilm #WheatonFilmFest #Filmmaker #WheatonMD
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Mobile pop-up stages? Dedicated performance centers in Upcounty & East County? 🎭🎨 Goal #4 of "Where We All Belong" seeks to activate vacant properties, connect artists + orgs with accessible spaces, and enrich cultural spaces across Montgomery County. Key community priorities driving this goal: 🧵👇
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Last summer, local artist Holly Bass led "Cultural Preserves" pop-ups across #MoCo, gathering resident input for our draft Cultural Plan. 📹 Watch the recap + review the draft Executive Summary by August 22: www.creativemoco.com/cultural-plan/ Video by: Action Youth Media
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Federal budget cuts hit the arts + culture sector hard and ripple effects are still being felt across the U.S. @insidephilanthropy.com chatted with Grantmakers in the Arts about this reality + what a more sustainable future could look like. 💭 Thoughts? www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/trends-...
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Trends to Watch in an Arts Funding Ecosystem Beset by Federal Cuts
As the arts field adjusts to a world with diminished federal support, funders can’t keep up with the demand, while many donors have shifted their priorities.
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Goal #3 of the Cultural Plan calls for increasing public cultural celebrations that foster cross-cultural connections + affirm our rich diversity. Key community priorities driving this goal: 🧵👇
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Attention MD middle school teachers + administrators! 📣 Maryland Humanities + the MD Two Fifty Commission are funding field trips to museums, historic sites, and parks across the state to help students explore Maryland's rich + complex history. Learn more: www.mdhumanities.org/progra...
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Shoutout to our amazing cultural plan advisors! 📸💜 Before the public comment launch, we gathered to give them a first look at "Where We All Belong". We're grateful for their support + vision!
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Goal #2 of the Cultural Plan is all about expanding arts access across every neighborhood to foster lifelong participation + community led arts and culture infrastructure. Key community priorities driving this goal: 🧵👇
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Goal #1 of the Cultural Plan proposes embedding creativity into local government to solve key community challenges + power an innovative future. Key community priorities driving this goal: 🧵👇
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Jazz at the Kramer is Sold Out! But walk-ups are welcome. 🎼😎 Join us on August 12 at 6:30 p.m. for an energetic evening of chords + melodies with pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd and bassist Will Hazel. Details in the comments! 👇 #MoCo #SilverSpringMD #KramerGallery #music #jazz
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Take a break from screens + visit your local library! 📚✨ Physical copies of the Cultural Plan Executive Summary are available in English + Spanish at all #MoCo Public Library branches. 🗣️ Flip through + submit your feedback by August 22. Learn more: www.creativemoco.com/cultural-plan/
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Montgomery Community Media @mymcmedia.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The Salvadoran American Festival will return this Sunday, Aug. 2 with live music, traditional food, cultural performances and family activities as organizers invite the community to celebrate Salvadoran heritage. bit.ly/4h45x6X
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Salvadoran American Festival returns with music, food and community services
The Salvadoran American Festival will return this Sunday, Aug. 2 with live music, traditional food, and cultural performances.
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Montgomery County, MD Government @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🎨 Calling all artists! Capture the beauty and energy of downtown Bethesda in the inaugural Paint Bethesda competition. Artists from DC, Maryland and Virginia are invited to apply for a chance to exhibit their work and compete for $4,500 in prizes. Learn more: ow.ly/GAXH50ZvbAh
Pink hydrangea flowers bloom under a large tree near a red Bethesda newsstand in an urban park setting.
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Last chance! Applications close today for this year's Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival. 🎨 Whether you want to sell your artwork or perform on stage, get your application in today! 🔗 Learn more + apply: www.wheatonartsparade.org/2026-applica... Poster by: Caryn Chavarria #MoCo #WheatonMD
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Review + Give Feedback in 7 Languages! ✨ The draft Executive Summary for Montgomery County’s 10-year Cultural Plan, "Where We All Belong," is live in Amharic, Chinese, English, French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese! Read + lend your voice by Aug 22: www.creativemoco.com/cultural-plan/
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Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Join Rockville tonight for the first screening of the season — they're showing An American Tail: Fievel Goes West at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park.This FREE screening begins at approximately 8 p.m. Learn more at rockvillemd.gov/moviesintheparks
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Funding opp! 💰 The Maryland State Arts Council is accepting applications for their Creativity Grants for Projects program from individual artists + arts orgs! 📅 Applications accepted on a rolling basis through March 2027. 🔗 Learn more + apply: msac.org/programs/cre...
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Creativity Grants for Projects | MSAC
Creativity Grants support arts projects by individual artists and arts organizations.
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Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) @creativemoco.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The draft of Montgomery County’s new Cultural Plan is open for public comment through Aug. 22! ✨ This 10-year plan will shape local arts funding, neighborhood programs, and so much more. 🔗 Review the summary + lend your voice: www.creativemoco.com/cultural-plan/ #WhereWeAllBelong #CreativeMoCo
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