Baltimore, MD - Governor Martin O'Malley today announced more than $11 million in Maryland State Arts Council grants to Maryland organizations and county arts councils.
"Our investment in the arts organizations in Maryland is another strategy to strengthen small businesses and create and retain jobs in the creative industries," said Governor O'Malley. "Support of the operations of these arts organizations stimulates the economy and contributes greatly to the quality of life we enjoy in our State."
The grants will be used to support the general operations of 240 arts organizations and ongoing arts programs, as well as the activities of Maryland's 23 official county arts councils and Baltimore City. The matching grants are based on the recommendations of the Maryland State Arts Council, and approved by the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development.