For Immediate Release

Contact: Joan Levy

Phone/Email: 410-245-5195 / jlevy@talbotarts.org

Talbot Arts Awards Grants for Local Arts Programs

Talbot Arts Board of Directors approved Community Arts Development Grants to 23 local organizations for arts-related programs and projects during 2022. (July 2021 through June 30, 2022).  The budget for these programs is $110,000 made possible with funding from the Maryland State Arts Council, Talbot County, Easton, Oxford, and St. Michaels.

Community Arts Development Grants fund a broad spectrum of Talbot County arts activities for non-profit and government-related organizations to provide equitable access to diverse and inclusive local arts activities for citizens and visitors to Talbot County. The organization is especially committed to bringing the arts to underserved communities, including people in healthcare settings, the economically disadvantaged, seniors, and those with special needs.   

 This year’s recipients include major arts organizations based in Talbot County, other arts organizations based in Talbot County, out-of-county organizations serving the arts in Talbot County, arts programs by other organizations in Talbot County, and programs for children outside regular school schedules.

Talbot Arts next regular grant cycle will be for Arts-in-Education Grants to local elementary and secondary schools during 2021-2022. Information about this program will be available in August, with an application cut-off of September 30. Talbot Arts accepts requests for Mini-Grants of up to $500 at any time with decisions and cash awards if appropriate the following month.      

Talbot Arts supports Talbot County's vibrant, inclusive, and diverse arts community through grants, scholarships, and creative initiatives that help the arts grow and thrive. For more information on Talbot Arts grant opportunities, visit www.talbotarts.org or contact Joan Levy, Executive Director, at 410-245-5195 or email jlevy@talbotarts.org.