Advocacy Archives
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
FY15 Budget Moves MoCo Culture Forward
The County Executive’s Budget for the Arts & Humanities Includes Critical Increases to Grants + More I am pleased to share with you this tremendous news! On March 17th, County Executive Isiah Leggett announced his... Read More
The Local Effects of a National Shut Down
Today’s New York Times article, “Without Services, Small Businesses Feel the Pinch”, reports that business owners whose companies depend on government services such as a guaranteed loans, regulatory approval, and the operation of our national... Read More
Announcing the Recipients of the 2013 Executive's Awards
Each year, Montgomery County recognizes the artists, scholars, organizations, and community leaders that have significantly enriched the region through the arts and humanities. We are beyond thrilled to announce this year’s winners; and to prove... Read More
Advocacy Potluck Gets Big Turnout
Thank you, Montgomery County, for the great turnout for AHCMC’s annual Advocacy Potluck. This year, over 50 arts and humanities advocates prepared and shared a meal with six of the nine County Councilmembers, including Council... Read More
How the arts and humanities foster creative business
Last week, we also submitted this testimony from Gary Skulnik, President of Clean Currents. Here, he talks about how arts education fosters the kind of creativity he looks for in his employees. Read his testimony... Read More