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.
You will find currently available submission opportunities on this page. To get started, click on "Apply" and create your profile in Submittable.
Coming Soon:
Community Arts Grants open April 1st.
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Fall Mini Grant opens May 1st.
FY25 Strategic Impact Grant opens May 1st.
Calls for Entry:
Community24 Exhibit for Anne Arundel Arts Month is now open!
Grant Resources:
FY2025 Community Arts Grant Important Dates click HERE.
Overview:
As part of Anne Arundel Arts Month, AND Creative will once again be curating and installing a month-long art exhibit of work by artists in and around Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The purpose of this exhibit is to showcase a variety of art forms, and to highlight the diversity of the arts and artists in our county.
Works selected will be on display in the Martino Gallery at Maryland Hall from May 29 through June 27, 2024
Schedule:
March 4 to April 26 - Art call open
May 3 - Artists notified by email
May 27-28 - Artists drop off work at Maryland Hall
May 29 - Exhibit installation by AND Creative
June 4 - *Private reception 4:30 to 5:30 / Opening reception for the public 5:30 to 7:00
June 27 - Exhibit taken down
June 28-29 - Artist pickup at Maryland Hall
*We highly encourage you to be present for both receptions.
Terms of Entry:
- Artists must reside in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Artists are encouraged to submit work that goes beyond the typical themes of Annapolis/Anne Arundel County.
- All entries must be original and completed solely by the artist's hand. A maximum of four original works created within the past two years may be entered.
- Images of accepted works may be used for promotional purposes including, but not limited to social media posts, website illustration, and invitation designs.
- Artwork cannot be withdrawn before the end of the exhibit.
Artwork Guidelines:
- Hanging work must be 20" by 24" or smaller.
- Two-dimensional artworks can include drawings, paintings, photography, or prints.
- Three-dimensional artwork can include sculptures, installations, or clothing.
- Digital works shown on a television or monitor.
- Written works should be framed or bound.
Artwork Delivery:
All two dimensional works must be ready to hang; wire is recommended on the back of all framed pieces. All work must be delivered to the gallery on the scheduled dates, and have the following information affixed to the non-viewing side of the piece:
- Artist's name.
- Artist's address, phone number, and email.
- Title of the work, medium, and price; be specific regarding the medium.
Liability:
All artwork will be handled with care. Insurance, if desired, must be carried by the artists. AND Creative and Maryland Hall will not be responsible or liable for loss or damage from any cause whatsoever
Sales:
- Artwork accepted for the exhibit does not have to be for sale.
- Artists will receive 60% of the sales price for work sold during the exhibit.
- Maryland Hall will work with buyer to organize any deliveries or drop offs.
Questions?
- If you need assistance with a technical issue on the Submittable platform, go to https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/.
- If you have questions about the exhibit, please contact Darin Gilliam or Alison Harbaugh at hello@andcreativestudio.com.