The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) is pleased to announce Rachel Epstein-Shuman as the 2019-2020 Fran Abrams Creative Writing Award winner! As the recipient of this award, Rachel will receive a $3,000... Read More

Dear Colleagues,  At this very moment our society is grappling with two ugly pandemics that impact us all, but disproportionately, people of color: the novel coronavirus and racism. History shows epidemics are powerful engines for social change... Read More

“So here’s to life And every joy it brings Here’s to life For dreamers and their dreams.” Dear Colleagues, When your life is turned upside down because of a global pandemic it feels like life is... Read More

We left Minneapolis in June of 1989 headed for our new life in Maryland. The back seat of our little Honda was filled with two slightly nervous 10-year-old girls – one mine, one his –... Read More

Dear Colleagues,  We are in week three of the COVID-19 quarantine and while it has been challenging, people are beginning to settle into their “new normal” workflow. No one is certain when the pandemic will... Read More

Dear Colleagues,  Now that January 2020 has come to a close, I’m checking in! How is everyone feeling? Are you still rejuvenated and ready to take on the year? Is “new year, new you” still ringing true? Are... Read More