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 present quality 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 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.

Please note that we are now using the same application form for both Auditorium and Residency Arts in Education Grants. The program guidance is available here.
 

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.
 

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 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 Tricia Sanborn at tricia@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

 

This exhibition invites artists and creators to showcase our planet's beauty, diversity, and awe-inspiring wonders through the lens of art and creativity. From the majesty of landscapes, the vibrancy of human culture, and the delicate balance of life on Earth, What A Wonderful World explores the natural splendor, cultural richness, and profound connections that make the Earth a remarkable place to live and explore

Through various mediums—painting, mixed media, photography, digital art, and other 2D mediums—Artists are encouraged to share artworks that take viewers on a visual journey across continents, highlighting both the vastness and the intimate moments that define our shared experience on this planet. Artwork themes can include landscapes, travel, culture, community, and more.

Click Here: Full Prospectus and Schedule for What A Wonderful World Exhibition. ___________________________________________________________________

 The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County invites all Anne Arundel County residents (ages 18 and older) to enter the What A Wonder World Exhibition. The jurors will consider any two-dimensional work following the guidelines below. Works selected will be displayed at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport between concourses C & D (pre-security) departures from November 17, 2025, to March 16, 2026.

JURORS—The Arts Council Exhibition Committee is pleased to judge What A Wonderful World. Members include  Artist, Greta Chapin McGill, Director of Catering and Conference Services at Live! Casino & Hotel, Jay Day, Executive Director of The Nonprofit Center, Jennifer Purcell, PhD, and sculptor and AACC professor Wilfredo Valladares-Lara.

ENTRY

Size Limitations: Without exception, outside dimensions may not exceed 40” high by 72” wide and be a minimum of 6” high by 6” wide. Weight cannot exceed 60 pounds.

Entries: A maximum of 3 original works may be entered.

Entry Fees: $10 for each entry. Entry fees are non-refundable. Submit one image for each piece entered. Artwork should not have been exhibited with the Arts Council for the last three years.

Eligible Artwork

Amateur and professional artists are welcome to apply. Any two-dimensional work can be submitted for consideration. 

No clip frames or taped edges are accepted. The work must be presented in a manner appropriate to the artwork and able to accommodate a locking device. Works shall NOT BE WIRED for hanging.

**Frames must be a MINIMUM of one-half inch (½’’) wide in order to accommodate the locking device** 

Read the full prospectus for complete details and rules.

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 any other assistance, please get in touch with Cassandra Kapsos at cassandra.kapsos@acaac.org