Advocacy Archives

Montgomery County Council Approves the Largest Budget for Arts and Humanities
On Thursday, May 25, the Montgomery County Council approved the largest budget for the arts and humanities. The resolution for FY18 is as follows: Operating Support Grants – $3,374,941 ($66,739 over FY17) Small/Mid-Size Organizations, Creative... Read More

Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County Celebrates 40 Years!
On Friday, April 21 the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery (AHCMC) celebrated 40 years of service to communities across Montgomery County with a board reception and unveiling of our new five-year strategic plan. This... Read More

Penguin Rush Hour Returns
On Wednesday, March 29, the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC), Metro and Montgomery County gathered to celebrate the installation of an old friend, Penguin Rush Hour, a public art mural outside of... Read More

Maryland Arts Day 2017 Recap
February 14 saw major support and love ❤️❤️❤️ for the arts across the state of Maryland with Maryland Arts Day 2017. Hundreds gathered in Annapolis to advocate for and share the impact of the arts on... Read More

County Council Approves an Historic FY17 Budget
On May 19, the County Council approved what will be an historic budget for the arts and humanities for FY17! The Resolution, once adopted on May 26, is expected to be as follows: Operating Support... Read More

Advocacy Alert: FY17 Budget Strategy
Dear Colleagues, On Tuesday, March 15, the County Executive proposed a FY17 operating budget for AHCMC of $4,873,615. This restores the $200,000 Matching Fund and provides an additional $200,000. AHCMC has proposed an advocacy strategy... Read More