Dear Colleagues,

Over this past year at AHCMC, we have worked to build on the county’s legacy of uplifting the arts and humanities with continued efforts toward increasing equity, inclusion, and access through our grantmaking, advocacy, and professional development and capacity-building programs. As stewards of arts and humanities funding, AHCMC is incredibly thankful to have such amazing supporters, advocates and partners like you across the County. We are also grateful for the passion and commitment made visible by the Montgomery County Council to our cultural ecosystem. It’s in that spirit that we are excited to continue our efforts in service of our creative community with our newly elected County Executive, Marc Elrich, and both the returning and newly elected County Council Members!

As 2018 draws to a close, we remain firmly committed to the sustainability and vitality of the more than 500 cultural organizations and over 2,000 artists and scholars working throughout the arts and humanities in Montgomery County; however, ensuring that our cultural ecosystem remains vibrant and strong is a team sport. It will take an investment from each of us supporting and working together to achieve continued success.