Past Grants

Museum of Ceramic Art

For support of in-school and after-school ceramic art programs in 29 Baltimore City public middle schools for the 2005-2006 school year. Developed in context with the core subjects and Maryland State Content Standards, the program is used to enhance students’ reading, writing, and creative skills. The nine-month program provides equipment, supplies, and teacher stipends, along with professional training workshops, coaching, and monthly opportunities for teacher networking, and culminates with a year-end exhibit of student work and installation of a mural in a public setting.

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.

Baltimore Opera Company

Toward renovation costs of the Monument Street Opera Center to house educational outreach programs for the neighborhood. The additional space offers a community arts and music camp and an apprenticeship program designed to train carpenters, electricians, and sound, set, lighting, and stage technicians.

Downtown Partnership of Baltimore

For continued support of Baltimore Art Exposure. The program has been created to eliminate the problem of empty storefronts in downtown Baltimore by enhancing the windows with displays of artwork by local artists.