Past Grants

High Zero Foundation, Inc.

Toward funding of the 2012 Festival of Experimental Improvised Music. Now in its 14th year, this world-class festival of avant-garde music, presented by High Zero Foundation, is a week-long program of large-scale concert sets, free workshops, street performances, private recording sessions, and special collaborations. The festival brings together 28 core musicians (half are from Baltimore) who offer a range of performing styles.

Maryland Citizens for the Arts Foundation

For continued funding to ensure state support of educational and outreach arts programs. Representing the interests of hundreds of arts organizations and artists throughout Maryland, Maryland Citizens for the Arts works through a network of arts advocates, educators, administrators, and volunteers to make the case for public support.

Museum of Ceramic Art

For support of the 2012-2013 ceramic art programs in 44 Baltimore City middle schools. Now in its 19th year, the program is a free in-school and after-school arts program that encourages school attendance and aims to improve academic achievement.

Baltimore Clayworks, Inc.

Planning grant for the expansion of a permanent satellite location at Tuerk House, a residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment center offering services in support of recovery.

Baltimore Clayworks, Inc.

Toward funding of ceramic art workshops at the Zeta Senior Center for more than 500 children, youth, and senior citizens who have little or no access to the arts in the Pimlico/Park Heights community.