Past Grants

Downtown Partnership of Baltimore

For continued support of Baltimore Art Exposure, a program created to improve the appearance of empty store fronts and other public places by offering showings of artwork by local artists. The changing installations are designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing streetscape, and to offer artists the opportunity to participate in community revitalization.

Maryland Citizens for the Arts Foundation.

For continued support of research and educational programs designed to increase public awareness and support of the arts in Maryland.

Museum of Ceramic Art.

For support of in-school and after-school ceramic art programs in 35 Baltimore City public middle schools for the 2006-2007 school year. Developed to be integrated with core subjects and aligned with the Maryland State Content Standards, the program reinforces students’ reading, writing, and creative skills. The nine-month program provides teachers with equipment, supplies, stipends, coaching, professional training workshops, and monthly opportunities for networking. Student works are seasonally exhibited in public venues, while arrangements are made for participating schools to create ceramic murals for permanent installations around Baltimore.

The African American Festival Foundation

For support of the 2005 African American Heritage Festival, an annual family celebration of the history, culture, heritage, and arts of African Americans. Attracting more than 500,000 visitors each year, the festival showcases education, visual arts, vendors, entertainment, and faith-based organizations serving the community.

Baltimore Clayworks, Inc.

For continued support of a satellite ceramic art studio in the Mondawmin Mall. In this urban setting, a 4,400 square-foot space has been transformed into an artist-centered studio where Clayworks artists offer affordable and accessible arts programs to the local community.