A place where the arts
are a part of everything

Mission, Vision & History

of the Allegany Arts Council

The Allegany Arts Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of and access to the arts in Allegany County, Maryland. We have served as one of 24 County arts agencies in the state since 1975.

As a non-profit organization, we are eligible to receive tax-deductible donations and grant funding, which comprise a significant part of our annual operating budget. We also generate funding from entry fees, workshops, and an annual membership program.

Our Mission

A community where the arts are a part of everything.

Our Vision

The Allegany Arts Council supports the arts to improve all aspects of life in Allegany County.

The Allegany Arts Council creates a strategic plan which defines and directs our mission-oriented work.

Our strategic goals include:

  • Promote awareness, appreciation, and engagement in the arts for everyone
  • Support local artists and arts organizations
  • Sustain our operations
  • Contribute to community health and well-being through collaborative partnerships
  • Impact economic development through the arts
  • Attract and welcome new people to live, work and play in Allegany County