Dear Colleagues,  As 2025 nears, I find myself reflecting on the past and looking ahead at what is to come in this pivotal moment for the arts and humanities in America. The stakes for arts... Read More

Dear Colleagues,  As Thanksgiving approaches on the heels of a particularly challenging election year, I’m reminded of the transformative power of arts and culture to unite, comfort, heal, inspire, illuminate our shared humanity, and move... Read More

Dear Colleagues,  I’ve been thinking about leadership in the creative sector and considering how we navigate our ever-changing world. I’ve long been a champion of innovation, ingenuity, and ideas that spark creativity. Whether you’re exploring... Read More

Marisa Benson is an arts manager with a passion for cultivating sustainable arts ecosystems, championing equity, and connecting artists to opportunities and one another. Originally from New Jersey, she started her career in the DMV and is... Read More

Dear Montgomery County Residents, AHCMC supporters and Friends,  As many of you know, it is advocacy season in the county, and I want to thank County Executive Elrich and the Montgomery County Council for their... Read More

A native of the DMV area, Mary Nichols is a renaissance woman devoted to bringing together her two favorite passions: art and technology. We chatted with Mary about her background in the arts, what led... Read More