Welcome to our Submittable Page!
The mission of the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County is to provide leadership, funding, and support that promotes artistic expression and historic preservation and to advocate for resources and education that expand arts opportunities for all, helping to create an enriched and healthy community. We envision Anne Arundel County as a place where artists are inspired, and creativity thrives, where arts and culture bring people of all backgrounds together to enrich, bind, and celebrate our community.
Funding for our grantmaking is generously provided through Anne Arundel County, the Maryland State Arts Council, and the City of Annapolis, as well as a number of corporations, foundations, and private donors.
This page lists current submission opportunities. To get started, click "Apply" and create your profile in Submittable.
Current Opportunities:
Artists in the Classroom Directory
Applications are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis. There is no longer a fee to apply for the Directory! See the program guidelines HERE
2026 CALL FOR ARTISTS: Utility/Traffic Box Artwork Submission
The Arts Council seeks artwork to use for its new utility/traffic box program. Guidelines are available HERE.
2027 SPRING MINI GRANT:
This Mini Grant program provides project-specific funding for innovative arts initiatives scheduled between January – June 2027. This opportunity is designed for Anne Arundel County nonprofits looking to elevate their artistic endeavors or expand their audience reach. Funding is strictly dedicated to well-defined projects within the project period of January - June 2027 and does not support general operating expenses or ongoing, broad programming. We have updated the Grant Guidelines so please be sure to read them thoroughly.
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County’s Arts in Education program has supported the integration of the arts into educational curricula in our schools for over a decade, and its impact continues to grow. Our grants enable schools and PTO/PTA groups to offer quality field trips, performances and residencies for students in dance, history, music, theatre and arts-related or arts-integrated projects.
Arts in Education grants are open to all public and private nonprofit, accredited Pre-K-12 schools in Anne Arundel County. Schools may apply for up to two grants per school year. We try to fund as many programs as possible, based upon available funding; preference is given to Title I schools.
Grant applications can be completed jointly by multiple staff members; click on the “Invite Collaborators” icon on the top left-hand corner of the application form.
Before applying, all applicants must read the full Grant Guidelines.
If you need assistance with a technical issue on the Submittable platform, go to https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/. If you need any other assistance, please contact Ashley Matthews, Grants Manager, at ashley.matthews@acaac.org.
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County’s Artist in the Classroom Directory is designed to put the world of the arts at the fingertips of program directors as they apply for their school's or organization's Residency and Auditorium Grants. This directory is a valuable resource for all schools throughout Anne Arundel County, showcasing the diverse range of vibrant teaching artists from the visual, performing, historic, and literary arts, as well as community groups seeking high-quality arts programming. If you would like to be included in our Teaching Artist Directory, please review the guidelines HERE before submitting an application.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County and AND Creative are seeking local artists to profile in our marketing efforts and to establish a database of county artists. We hope to find a diverse range of creatives and performers who would like to share their stories with our audience on social media, in e-blasts, and on the Arts Month website (every June).
In the application, you'll need to complete a brief narrative section. First is a brief (500 words or less) biography or artist statement. Then there are three questions about you and your work in Anne Arundel County. We will also ask you to upload photos and/or video footage of yourself and your work to accompany your profile. Here are guidelines for your uploads:
- High-resolution color photos should be in .jpg or .png formats.
- Other acceptable file types include: mp3, mov, mp4, tiff, pdf, and gifs
- These do not have to be professionally filmed/edited. High-quality cell phone video is also welcome.
- Short snippets of footage (up to 10 seconds) are ideal.
- Do not use text overlays or watermarked video/photos.
If you have any questions about this submission, please contact Cassandra Kapsos at info@acaac.org
2027 Spring Mini Grant Overview:
- This Mini Grant program provides project-specific funding up to $2,500 for innovative arts initiatives scheduled between January – June 2027. This opportunity is designed for Anne Arundel County nonprofit and community organizations looking to elevate their artistic endeavors or expand their audience reach. Funding is strictly dedicated to well-defined projects within the project period and does not support general operating expenses or ongoing, broad programming.
- There are numerous changes to the Spring 2027 Guidelines so please read the guidelines thoroughly.
- New this year, to ensure this opportunity reaches a broad swath of community organizations, funding priority will be given to organizations who did not receive a FY26 Mini Grant or a FY27 Community Arts Grant, with preference for projects serving underserved audiences or areas of Anne Arundel County with limited art access.
- Partnerships are highly encouraged, and a 1:1 cash match is required.
- If you need assistance with a technical issue on the Submittable platform, go to: https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/. If you need any other assistance, please contact Grants Manager Ashley Matthews at ashley.matthews@acaac.org