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Maryland Department of Commerce

Tourism and the Arts

Tourism and the Arts supports Maryland’s tourism industry and arts community through the Office of Tourism Development and the Maryland State Arts Council. These teams promote Maryland as a travel destination, support the state’s creative economy and help strengthen communities across Maryland.

Office of Tourism Development

The Office of Tourism Development promotes Maryland as a travel destination and works with tourism businesses, destinations and partners to grow the state’s tourism economy.

Cassandra Vanhooser, Managing Director, Office of Tourism

VisitMaryland.org
Maryland’s official travel and tourism website, managed by the Office of Tourism Development.

Maryland State Arts Council

The Maryland State Arts Council supports Maryland’s arts sector through grants, programs, services and partnerships with artists and arts organizations across the state.

Steven Skerritt-Davis, Executive Director, Maryland State Arts Council

MSAC.org
The official website of the Maryland State Arts Council, with information about its programs, grants and services.