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

Coming Soon:

2025 Annie Award Nominations

The application period will be July 15 - August 15, 2025. See program guidelines HERE.

2025-2026 Arts in Education Grants 

Applications will open August 15, 2025 and will be accepted monthly on a rolling basis until March 2026. Guidelines will be posted by July 15, 2025.

Resources:

FY26 Community Arts Grant Guidelines, click HERE

FY26 CAG FAQs, click HERE

FY26 Community Arts Grant Important Dates, click HERE

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

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.

We invite Anne Arundel County residents (ages 18 and older) to submit their work for consideration for a solo exhibit at the Arundel Center between September 2025 and August 2026. Artists who have had a solo exhibit at the Arundel Center in the last three years are not eligible to apply.

The Arts Council Exhibition Committee is pleased to judge this call for artists. Members include renowned painter Greta Chapin-McGill, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Center Jennifer Purcell, sculptor and AACC professor Wilfredo Valladares-Lara, and Marketing and Exhibit Manager Cassandra Kapsos.

Full Guideline Prospectus

Exhibit Dates

We will select three to four artists during the year for a solo show during FY 2026. Exhibit dates, which are subject to change, will be roughly:

  • mid-September to mid-December
  • mid-December to mid-March
  • mid-March to mid-July

Eligible Artwork

Amateur and professional artists are welcome to apply. Any two-dimensional work can be submitted for consideration. The application requires an artwork series sample consisting of ten pieces of artwork to be submitted. Artwork should be framed and wired for hanging by the hook.

Please note that the artwork is not secured. While security personnel monitor the area, ACAAC and Arundel Center cannot be held liable for artwork that is lost or damaged during the show.

Selection Criteria

Finalists will be selected based on the artistic merit of the samples submitted. A jury of ACAAC Board of Directors members will select six artists to hold shows from 2025 to 2026. They will be notified by email, and their exhibit will be tentatively scheduled for a specific period. Artists can defer their exhibit or turn down the offered time frame for any reason.

Technical Support:

  • If you need assistance with a technical issue on the Submittable platform, go to https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/.
  • If you need assistance, please contact Cassandra Kapsos, Marketing and Exhibit Manager, at cassandra.kapsos@acaac.org
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