Commission On Arts and Sciences
400 Washington Avenue
Historic Courthouse Mezzanine
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 410-887-8032
Fax: 410-337-8496
arts@baltimorecountymd.gov
Recognizing the important role the arts, history and sciences play in the everyday lives of its citizens, Baltimore County's arts and sciences grant program is designed to ignite creativity in the region's cultural organizations, encourage public participation, extend outreach to students and diverse populations, and provide the citizens of Baltimore County with a range of offerings that reflect the diversity of the County's cultural heritage.
Baltimore County encourages development of high-quality artistic programs through grants to cultural institutions and non-profit community organizations in the Greater Baltimore area.
The Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences grant program is financed by funds recommended by the County Executive and appropriated by the County Council. Grant funding is also supported through a Community Arts Development Program Grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.
Operating Grant Eligibility and Guidelines
Project Grant Eligibility and Guidelines
Commissioners
The Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences was created in 1977 by the County Council, Bill 43-77, Article XII, and consists of 17 members appointed by the County Executive or County Council for terms of three years. Ten at large members are appointed by the County Executive. Each of the seven County Council members appoints on member who resides within his or her district. Officers elected by the Commission members and serve for two-year terms.
2012-2013 Officers
- Carolyn Black-Sotir, Chair
- Isaac Manjoe, Vice Chair
- Kate Martiyan, Secretary
Commission Members
- Nancy Abrams
- Carolyn Black-Sotir
- Ebonie Copeland
- Joseph E. Chilcoat
- Patricia Jensen
- Brenda Bowe Johnson
- Susan Kirchner
- Isaac Manjoe
- Kate Martiyan
- Gloria McJilton
- Lee Mintz
- Lourdes Morales
- Christopher Norman
- Cheryl Pasteur
- Gabriel Purviance
- K. Kirby Spencer
Director
Fronda J. Cohen
Commission meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m., with exception of July and August. Please call 410-887-8032 or e-mail arts@baltimorecountymd.gov to confirm date and meeting time.
Revised December 21, 2011
