The Arts in Education Grant is a grant program of the Maryland State Arts Council that provides funds to eligible Teaching Artists on MSAC’s Teaching Artist Roster to financially support educational engagements at Maryland-based non-profit organizations and government entities.
Donor Name: Maryland State Arts Council
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Details:
The Arts in Education program supports Teaching Artists and the elevation of their careers through the Teaching Artist Roster. MSAC believes Teaching Artists are integral to the arts education ecosystem in providing supplementary art education experiences that deepen learning. The benefits of becoming an MSAC Teaching Artist include:
- Funded opportunities for the cost of Teaching Artist fees, which provides a financial incentive for Maryland schools and community groups to book Teaching Artists.
- Connections to a statewide network of organizations and nonprofits that lead professional development for Teaching Artists.
- Individualized feedback and evaluation sessions that help Teaching Artists strengthen their programming.
- Heightened visibility through print and online marketing, including MSAC’s Arts Directory
Eligibility Criteria
For Independent Artists:
- Have established residence in Maryland at least six months prior to the application submission date
- Have a Maryland based address as their primary residence and continue to be Maryland residents while active on AiE Teaching Artist Roster
- Be eighteen years of age or older at the time of application submission
For Organizations:
Be any of the following:
- A 501(c)3 with tax-exempt status from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and is incorporated in Maryland
- A unit of government in Maryland
- A college or university based in Maryland
For more information, visit Teaching Artist Roster.
