#MoCo Artists! Applications due March 1: ➡️ survey123.arcgis.com/share/f044f3... The Arts Barn invites you to apply for Beyond the Canvas, an exhibition showcasing 3D artwork in a variety of mediums like porcelain, clay, metal + more. Apply today + take your art off the walls! 🎨 #ArtistCall

NOW OPEN ➡️ www.creativemoco.com/grant/pcbpg/ AHCMC is accepting applications from #MoCo based arts + humanities organizations and groups for our FY27 Programming & Capacity Building Project Grants! More details in thread. 👇 #Creativemoco

Join us on March 3 for the closing reception of the #MoCo Artist Residency exhibition at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery! 🎨 Meet resident artists Alyscia Cunningham, Liliane Blom and Jasmine Adams + celebrate their community-based work across the county. 👀 360° gallery preview + RSVP below!

Congratulations and best of luck to Silver Spring rapper and songwriter She-unO and Clarksburg high schooler Saanvi Purohit!! 👏🎉 #MoCo mocoshow.com/2026/02/07/t... #localmusicians #songwriting #lyricist #music #songwriter

Applicants hoping to win a federal museum or library grant this year were told to consider how their projects align with Trump administration priorities. Funding guidelines were also scrubbed of any mention of diversity.

Former White House staffer Jason Green will discuss his new memoir, Too Precious to Lose, at @peoplesbooktakoma.com in Takoma Park on 2/23. ✨📖 This book explores the "lost" history of the Quince Orchard community right here in #MoCo. Check it out! ➡️ peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/too-pr...

Dance educators! Attend ClancyWorks Dance Company’s 2026 Dance Educators Training Institute to explore history, global dance forms, and wellness practices. 📅 June 29 – 30 📍 CCBC Center for the Arts 💸 Early Bird pricing ends Feb 28 🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-...

Thank you to our colleagues, constituents, and elected officials for joining us at Maryland Arts Day!! 🎨 🤝 It was a wonderful day of advocating + showing support for our creative sector in Maryland and #MoCo. Let’s continue standing strong in community together! #MDArtsDay2026 #ArtsAdvocacy

Tax season is here! 💵 Maryland artists who live or work in an A&E District may be eligible for state income tax exemptions. Join the Maryland State Arts Council on Feb 13 for a virtual info session on how these tax incentives work. 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/ae-distric...

Open Call! 🎭🎨 Visual + performing artists are invited to apply for Artists In Action, the Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center's annual, short-term studio residency program. Rolling deadline. Learn more + apply: annmariegarden.wufoo.com/forms/suelxk... #ArtistResidency #ArtistOpportunity

Calling all regional artists! 🎨 The Bethesda Painting Awards is accepting submissions for its 2026 juried competition. 8 artists will be chosen to exhibit their work in June, and 4 winners will take home cash prizes! 💰✨ Submission deadline: Feb 26. ➡️ www.bethesda.org/bethesda-pai...

Advocacy Update: Support is needed for SB4 to keep Maryland nonprofits nonpartisan. 🏛️📣 The MGA is accepting written testimony on Monday, Feb. 9, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Here's how you can weigh in: www.mdchamber.org/get-involved... Learn more about the bill: mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills...

FREE #Artist Workshop! 📣 Learn how to best present your creative work samples alongside your applications for #grants, #residencies + more: artsfairfax.org/event/nvlaa-... Topics covered: 🎯 Tips for compiling + presenting your work samples 🎯 Common errors reviewers see in portfolios 🎯 And more!

A little less ice, a lot more jazz! 🧊🎶 Join us for Jazz at the Kramer on February 11 to experience the blues-rooted vocals of Linda Harris + the versatile piano stylings of Pete Frassrand. RSVP to defrost + find your groove. ➡️ jakfebruary2026.eventbrite.com #Creativemoco

Tonight’s reception is cancelled due to ongoing ice + weather conditions. On the bright side, we’re pivoting to a closing reception to celebrate our resident artists with the fanfare they deserve! 🎨 Until then, visit the gallery to experience their amazing work: www.creativemoco.com/kramer-galle...

📢 Now Open: AHCMC's FY27 Spring Grant Cycle! Local arts + culture organizations and groups are invited to apply in the following categories: 🔹 Programming & Capacity Building Projects 🔹 Advancement 🔹 General Operating Support II Learn more and apply: www.creativemoco.com/grants/ #Creativemoco

The wait is over! 🎨 The opening reception for the #MoCo Artist Residency Exhibition is rescheduled for Feb. 3 at the Kramer Gallery. Celebrate the creative community-engaged work of Alyscia Cunningham, Liliane Blom, and Jasmine Adams with us! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-2025-... #Creativemoco

Apply Now! ✍️ Applications for the Fall ‘26/Winter ‘27 macdowell1907.bsky.social Fellowships are open until Feb. 10. This program offers no-cost residencies + need-based stipends for artists in various disciplines like visual art, literature, film, theatre, + more: www.macdowell.org/apply/applic...

⚠️ The opening reception for the #MoCo Artist Residency exhibition has been postponed due to inclement weather. A new date has yet to be determined. Stay tuned for updates! #Creativemoco #GalleryUpdate #Postponed

#GoodNews Friday 🎉 Performance venues in #MoCo are seeing a wave of support through donations + attendance due to Kennedy Center changes! 🌊 This shift underscores the strength of regional arts institutions + the value of accessible cultural experiences close to home. wtop.com/dc/2026/01/r...

You’re invited! 🎨 Join AHCMC on Jan. 29 for the opening of the Montgomery County Artist Residency Exhibition at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery & Music Room in Silver Spring. 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-2025-... 👇 More details in the thread. #MoCo #Exhibition #DTSS #ArtGallery

Closing Jan. 25! ⏰🎨 Touchstone Gallery is accepting submissions from regional artists working in any visual and time-based media for their 50 for 50 artist call. 👉 Learn more + apply: www.touchstonegallery.com/artcalls #ArtistCall #DMV #MoCo

⏰ Nominate an arts advocate by noon on January 23! The Sue Hess Legacy Arts Advocate of the Year Award recognizes an individual whose advocacy has significantly increased support for and public recognition of the arts in Maryland. ➡️ mdarts.org/md-arts-comm... #ArtsAdvocacy #MarylandArts

Hot Humanities News 🔥 The Montgomery County History Center Opens This September! 📚 Located in Rockville, the new center will be a gathering place to explore + learn #MoCo history through exhibits, lectures, an oral history recording studio, archives + more. ➡️ www.mymcmedia.org/montgomer...

#ArtsAdvocacy Win: The U.S. House of Representatives voted to continue funding the #NEA, #NEH, the #Smithsonian + others in a show of bipartisan support! With the Senate vote ahead, continued advocacy for arts + culture funding remains essential. ➡️ hyperallergic.com/house-vot... #CreativeSector

Share this opportunity with a talented young artist! 🎨 Applications close for our FY25-26 Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award on Jan 23. Encourage a #MoCo high school junior interested in visual arts to apply + showcase their work. ✨ ➡️ www.creativemoco.com/grant/... #Creativemoco #ArtsEd

Sector Insights 🏛️ Museums are among the most trusted institutions in American society, valued for their credibility, trustworthiness and neutrality. ➡️ hyperallergic.com/in-2026-demo... #CivicEngagement #PublicTrust #HistoryMatters

There's still time to recognize a young writer! ✍️📖 Our FY25-26 Fran Abrams Creative Writing Award closes for applications on Jan 23. Encourage a #MoCo high school junior interested in creative writing to apply + share their creativity. ✨ ➡️ www.creativemoco.com/grant/... #Creativemoco #ArtsEd

FREE #Artists Workshop! 📣 Sign up to learn how to craft strong written narratives in applications for #grants, #residencies and more! ➡️ www.nyfa.org/event/online... They'll cover: 🎯 Where to find open calls 🎯 Determining if an opportunity is right for you 🎯 What reviewers like to see + more!

📣 Advocate. Connect. Inspire. Show your support for Maryland's #CreativeSector on February 12 at #MarylandArtsDay! Register now to champion the economic and cultural value of arts + culture in our state and county: mdarts.org/maryland-arts-day/ #ArtsAdvocacy #Creativemoco

First jazz trio of 2026 at Jazz at the Kramer! 🎶✨ Join us on Jan. 14 to experience the snazzy musicality of pianist Peter Edelman, bassist Sal Deralphfelli, and vocalist Cybele Mayes-Osterman. ➡️ jakjanuary2026.eventbrite.com/ #MoCo #DTSS #Jazz #ThingsToDo #Creativemoco #SilverSpringMD

✨ Exhibition Extended ✨ Visit the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery in downtown Silver Spring to experience Contemplations! This exhibition invites reflection + dialogue on justice, dignity, belonging, resilience, and reconciliation. Learn more and plan your visit: www.creativemoco.com/exhibition/c...

Now Open ✨ Apply for Arts for Learning Maryland's Access for All grant by February 2 to receive funding to bring teaching artists to your school or early childhood center. 🔗 Learn more: www.artsforlearningmd.org/grants/acces... #ArtsEd #ArtsFunding #TeachingArtists #Maryland

VisArts' 2026 Emerging Curator Program is open for applications! 🌱🪜 Artists interested in exhibition-making are encouraged to apply for a year-long mentorship with an experienced curator to develop their curatorial practice. ➡️ visarts.submittable.com/submit #Curators #Art #MoCo #RockvilleMD

Community care matters, especially during the holidays. 💙 @culturespotmc.bsky.social's Community Resource Guide offers a list of local resources for residents in need of food, clothing, financial assistance, and other support. Please share. culturespotmc.com/stories/c... #MoCo #Creativemoco

Grant opportunity 💸 The Maryland Historical Trust's Museum Assistance Program is now open! ➡️ mht.maryland.gov/pages/fundin... This program provides grants and technical support to Maryland's historical and cultural museums. ⏳ Apply by: Dec. 31, 2025 #MarylandMuseums #PreserveMD #MarylandHistory

Now available 💸 Guidelines for the National Endowment for the Arts’ FY27 Grants for Arts Projects. 📅 Deadline to apply: February 12, 2026 🔗 Learn more: www.arts.gov/grants/grant... #Grants #Art #ArtsFunding #PublicFunding #CreativeSector

A big opportunity for high school visual artists. 🖌️🎨 The FY25-26 Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award is open for applications! #MoCo high school juniors interested in visual art are encouraged to apply and show us how they're developing their creative voice. ✨➡️ www.creativemoco.com/grant/...

Parents of young writers, don’t miss this. ✍️📖 The FY25-26 Fran Abrams Creative Writing Award is open for applications! #MoCo high school juniors interested in creative writing are encouraged to apply and show us how their creativity shows up on the page. ✨➡️ www.creativemoco.com/grant/...

#MoCo Music News 📰 Strathmore just launched its 1st ever in-house jazz orchestra! This 17-member ensemble brings together top East Coast musicians committed to elevating jazz performance, leadership + more across the #DMV region! ➡️ www.thebanner.com/culture/a...

To honor #RosaParks, MCDOT has placed placards inside all #RideOn buses throughout #December to commemorate her leadership, activism and bravery. #PublicTransportation has historically had a huge impact on racial equity and social justice, which remains a priority today.

🎨 Mid-County Artist in Residence mural unveiled! Liliane Blom’s "Seeds of Hope" mural, painted with 50+ community members and inspired by hundreds of voices, celebrates the resilience + creativity of Wheaton, MD. 📅 Dec 13 | 1 pm 📍 Westfield Wheaton Mall Details: culturespotmc.com/event/seeds-...

The Takoma Park Maryland Library been observing the Solstice event for over 30 years with a winter celebration in the library. This year, the celebration will take place on Tuesday, December 16 at 7 p.m. Read more: https://bit.ly/3YnKGAJ

#DMV Creative Community! Give yourself the gift of a FREE #tech education through 📣 AHCMC and #GrowWithGoogle's Career Certificate Scholarship program! 🎁💻📚 Apply TODAY to gain skills in A.I., Digital Marketing, UX Design, Cybersecurity, IT + more. 👉 www.creativemoco.com/find-o...

A previous Takoma ARTery exhibition featured 20 local artists, with their artwork spanning across many mediums and exploring a variety of themes from the deeply personal to global perspectives. Read more about what to expect at the next exhibition on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30pm. ➡️ bit.ly/4q2aVsA

2 WEEKS LEFT 📣 AHCMC's FY26 Wheaton Cultural Project Grants are open for applications! Apply for funding to support arts and humanities projects occurring in the Wheaton, MD community. ➡️ www.creativemoco.com/grant/... #MoCo #Wheaton #WheatonMD #Grants #ArtistGrants #HumanitiesGrants

📣 Grant Panelists Needed! ✨ AHCMC is recruiting grant panelists to review applications for our Wheaton Cultural Project Grants, Artists & Scholars Project Grants, & Arts Residencies in Schools Grants. Stipends included! 💰 Details: www.creativemoco.com/find-opportu... #creativemoco #MoCo

The 2025 Guide to Giving from Bethesda Magazine highlights arts + culture orgs making an impact across #MoCo. 💙 If you want to support them this Giving Tuesday—by sharing events, attending a show, or giving when you can—this guide is a helpful place to start. ➡️ bethesdamagazine.com/2025/1...

#MoCo Artists! 📣 Sign up for a FREE virtual workshop on #PublicArt + Creative Placemaking. ➡️ artsfairfax.org/event/nvlaa... You'll learn about: 🎯 Types of public art opportunities 🎯 Applying for open calls 🎯 How commission are structured 🎯 And more!

🎶 SOLD OUT...but walk-ins are welcome! Jazz at the Kramer welcomes saxophonist Paul Carr + pianist Vince Evans on Dec 10 for an evening of rich tones, holiday melodies + seasonal magic. Arrive early! Seats are limited. ✨ #Jazz #LiveMusic #SilverSpring #DTSS #MoCo #Creativemoco