Recent Articles
Public Art as a Catalyst for Community Engagement
Michele Cohen, Ph.D is an public art expert who has been working with AHCMC and the Montgomery County Public Art Trust to manage the commissioning and conservation of the County’s broad collection of outdoor sculpture and two-dimensional... Read More
AHCMC Welcomes Nabil Ghachem
As I learn more about Montgomery County’s arts and humanities landscape, I hope to have a chance to meet and work with the exceptional individuals, small, mid-size, and large organizations that contribute to advancing the... Read More
The County Executive Announces FY16 Budget
The County Executive’s Budget for FY16 is Positive for the Arts & Humanities On Monday, March 16, County Executive Isiah Leggett announced his recommendations for Montgomery County’s FY 16 Operating Budget, recommending a flat appropriation for... Read More
Cultural Grantmaking for Equity, Inclusion, and Community Development
Across the country, communities are integrating their unique heritage, culture, and design in successful urban planning strategies that are creating economic growth and community development. From our headquarters in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, we... Read More
A "Red Orchard Wall" for Silver Spring's Fenton Street Urban Park
After issuing a Request for Design Qualifications to the public in October, The Public Arts Trust and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County are pleased to announce the selection of an outstanding public art... Read More
Community Meeting on Dec. 4 for Fenton Street Public Art Proposals
The public is invited to attend the presentation of proposals for the Fenton Street Urban Park Public Art Replacement Project on December 4, 2014 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm in the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery of the... Read More