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.
Fall Mini Grant
The Fall Mini Grant application period is open May 1 - May 31, 2026 for the project period of July 1 - December 31, 2026. The Mini Grant program supports nonprofits and community organizations offering innovative art initiatives. Guidelines are available HERE.
Arts Angels Scholarships
The Arts Angels Scholarships application period is open May 1 - June 15, 2026 for the project period of June 1 - August 31, 2026. Organizations offering summer art-programming for youth can apply up to $1,200 to help offset the costs of summer art programs for youth demonstrating financial need. Guidelines are available HERE.
2025 Nina De Angelo Artists without Limits
Featuring differently abled Anne Arundel County artists
Reception on July 29, 2026, at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library
July 28 - August 28, 2026, at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library
September 1-30, 2026, at the Arundel Center
Submission Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026
Differently abled artists of all ages are encouraged to apply.
The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues and The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County invite County Residents with Disabilities to submit entries to the Artists without Limits 2026 Art Exhibit.
READ FULL ENTRY RULES AND REGULATIONS HERE
2026 Artist Release Form
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County is seeking work by local artists that can be used for utility/traffic box wraps throughout the County. This can be new artwork or existing work that has been resized for the program. Artists should submit their work here.
Artwork will be reviewed and if accepted, will be added to an online database. Communities, businesses, organizations, and/or individuals that sponsor a box wrap in Anne Arundel County can select artwork from the database. Once the wrap is installed on the box, the artist will be paid a stipend of $500.
Before you begin your submission, please be sure to read the complete program guidelines that are available HERE.
If you have questions about the program, please contact Cassandra Kapsos at cassandra.kapsos@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
Program Overview
The Arts Angels Scholarship was established to open doors for children, youth, and teens, who have the passion, but not the means, to develop their artistic talent. Students who are eligible for these scholarships will be identified directly through arts organizations, which will apply for scholarships on their behalf. Scholarships will be offered for camps and programs in visual art, drama, music, dance and filmmaking at locations throughout Anne Arundel County.
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County’s Mini Grant program is designed to support innovative, well-defined arts-related projects with funding priority given to those projects reaching a new, diverse, or underserved audience. Grants are awarded to eligible organizations and programs on a dollar-to-dollar (1:1) matching basis and may not exceed $2,500. In an effort to engage more local residents in cultural and artistic activities, new partnerships with other arts or community organizations are encouraged. ACAAC is available to provide assistance with outreach and marketing to potential partners and audiences within Anne Arundel County. Organizations may not apply for more than one Mini Grant per fiscal year.
Please be sure to read these program guidelines before applying. 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