Recent Articles

Public Art in Montgomery County: What’s Next?
Todd Bressi, Public Art and Place/Urban Planning expert is working with the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County to develop the “Public Art Road Map”. Read below for his thoughts on how this tool... Read More

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