Join arts advocates across the state as we descend upon the Maryland State House to champion arts funding.
What is Maryland Arts Day?
Maryland Arts Day is the largest annual gathering of arts professionals in Maryland. With more than 500 participants, representing every county in the state and Baltimore City, this statewide arts advocacy event connects artists, educators, administrators, volunteers and trustees with lawmakers from every legislative district in Maryland. Maryland Arts Day needs your participation to show strong support for the arts in Maryland and its impact on the economic and cultural vitality of the state.
Where is Maryland Arts Day?
Maryland Arts Day will return in person to St. John’s College in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium, located at 60 College Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401.
What do I do at Maryland Arts Day?
At Maryland Arts Day, you spend the day networking with colleagues from around the state, all while learning about the arts advocacy process. After a networking breakfast, participants will gather for the morning session which includes greetings from lawmakers, presentation of the Sue Hess Legacy Arts Advocate of the Year Award, a keynote speech, and a state budget overview. After all of this great information, we will prep you with talking points and best practices for meetings with your legislators.
During the next portion of the day, you will be meeting with YOUR legislators and their staff in their offices in the council. Guided by county arts council directors representing your district, you will have an opportunity to tell legislators about the importance of the arts in Maryland and specific impacts the arts have in your community.
To learn more about attending this important program to champion the arts in your community, visit Maryland Citizens for the Arts.
