Sometimes I feel like a capitalist at my nonprofit. Maybe it’s because I’m focused on results.  Maybe it’s because I’m a sales gal at heart, i.e. I’m used to having a “number on my head.”... Read More

Thank you, Montgomery County, for the great turnout for AHCMC’s annual Advocacy Potluck. This year, over 50 arts and humanities advocates prepared and shared a meal with six of the nine County Councilmembers, including Council... Read More

When I volunteered to help out with AHCMC’s Works on Paper collection, I had no idea what to expect. Works on Paper – could be anything, right? So imagine my delight when, during my first... Read More

Last week, we also submitted this testimony from Gary Skulnik, President of Clean Currents. Here, he talks about how arts education fosters the kind of creativity he looks for in his employees. Read his testimony... Read More

Last week at our Public Hearing with Montgomery County Council, Bethany Mattocks, Marketing and Communications Manager at the Conference and Visitors Bureau (CVB) of Montgomery County, gave a thrilling testimony on how the County’s cultural scene... Read More

Last week, we encouraged Montgomery County Council to support the FY13 arts and humanities budget. Read my testimony below! Good afternoon. I am Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County... Read More