Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC)
The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) supports the arts across Maryland by expanding access to arts experiences, programs and resources and strengthening the state's creative community.
Founded in 1967, the Council includes 17 members from across Maryland who help guide MSAC's work and advance the arts as an important part of the state's communities, culture and quality of life.
Looking for arts grants, programs or resources? Visit the Maryland State Arts Council website.
Council Members
- Ruby Lopez Harper (Chair) - Montgomery County
- Albita Rivera (Vice Chair) - Frederick County
- Marva Jo Camp (Secretary/Treasurer) - Prince George's County
- Yolanda Acree - Caroline County
- Carole Alexander - Anne Arundel County
- Kathy Beachler - Garrett County
- Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres - Prince George's County
- Paige Hernandez - Prince George's County
- Margaret 'Midge' Ingersoll - Dorchester County
- Senator Cheryl C. Kagan - Montgomery County
- Gerry LaFemina - Allegany County
- Tonya Miller Hall - Baltimore County
- Shelley Morhaim - Baltimore County
- Delegate Cheryl Pasteur - Baltimore County
- Janet Stanford - Montgomery County
- Gregory Tucker - Baltimore City
- Monique Walker - Charles County
View Council Member bios and photos on the MSAC website.
Contact
Steven Skerritt-Davis
Maryland Department of Commerce
401 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
[email protected]
443-690-2353
Upcoming Meetings
Listed meetings are open for public observation and can be attended virtually using Google Meet. Please contact MSAC prior to attending as meeting links, dates, times and locations are subject to change. Check this page or visit MSAC's website for more information on upcoming meeting notices.
- December 3, 2026
10 AM - 2 PM
Full Council Meeting
Meeting Archive
- September 22, 2026
10 AM - 2 PM
Full Council Meeting - July 6, 2026
Noon - 2 PM
Full Council Meeting - June 4, 2026
10 AM - 2 PM
Full Council Meeting
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, Talbot County - March 12, 2026
10 AM - 2 PM
Full Council Meeting
RMS Building, Prince George's County - December 4, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Full Council Meeting
Bel Air Library, Harford County - September 4, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Full Council Meeting
Hub City Vinyl, Washington County
Minutes - PDF - 128.36 KB - June 5, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Full Council Meeting
Baltimore Center Stage, Baltimore City
Minutes - PDF - 149.85 KB - March 13, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Kent Cultural Alliance, Kent County
Minutes - PDF - 137.36 KB - December 5, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
SMCM Blackistone Room, St. Mary's County
Minutes - PDF - 152.24 KB - September 12, 2024
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Full Council Meeting
Baltimore World Trade Center, Baltimore City
Minutes - PDF - 107.18 KB - June 19, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Full Council Meeting - FY25 Budget Revisions
Minutes - June 6, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Delapaine Arts Center, Frederick County
Minutes - PDF - 108.95 KB - March 14, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Maryland Hall, Anne Arundel County
Minutes - PDF - 98.98 KB - December 7, 2023
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Minutes - PDF - 84.31 KB - September 14, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Minutes - PDF - 80.25 KB - June 8, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
UMBC University Center, Baltimore County
Minutes - PDF - 125.17 KB - March 9, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Minutes - January 12, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Minutes - PDF - 101.87 KB - November 10, 2022
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Minutes - PDF - 99.56 KB - September 8, 2022
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Minutes - PDF - 99.78 KB - June 24, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Minutes - PDF - 86.92 KB - June 7, 2022
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Minutes - PDF - 110.28 KB - March 8, 2022
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Minutes - PDF - 179.24 KB - January 13, 2022
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Minutes - November 18, 2021
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Minutes - September 9, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Minutes