The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) is dedicated to advancing the arts across the state. Its mission focuses on championing creative expression, diverse programming, equitable access, lifelong learning, and enhancing the quality of life through the arts for all Marylanders. MSAC aims to increase participation, provide intentional support, build capacity, leverage connections, and bolster the arts in Maryland, showcasing the work of artists and arts organizations to enrich community vitality.
The Creativity Grant Program by the Maryland State Arts Council is designed to boost the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations, ensuring a robust arts infrastructure within the State of Maryland. This grant supports relevant arts projects and fosters collaborations within Maryland communities. Specifically, General Operating Support Creativity Grants aim to back the overall operations of organizations, focusing on their arts activities or programming for a season or fiscal year. With rolling deadlines, the program reviews applications monthly and awards grants throughout the fiscal year until funding is exhausted, allowing applicants one funded opportunity per fiscal year.