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Maryland State Arts Council

The Maryland State Arts Council advances the arts in our state by providing leadership that champions creative expression, diverse programming, equitable access, lifelong learning, and the arts as a celebrated contributor to the quality of life for all the people of Maryland. Founded in 1967, MSAC is comprised of an appointed body of 17 citizens from across the state, 13 of whom are named by the governor to 3-year terms that may be renewed once. Two private citizens and two legislators are appointed by the president of the Senate and by the speaker of the House. All councilors serve without salary.

Councilors

Click here for complete Council Member bios and photos. 

  • Yolanda Acree, Caroline County
  • Carole Alexander, Anne Arundel County
  • Kathy Beachler, Garrett County
  • Marva Jo Camp, Prince George's County
  • Paige Hernandez, Prince George's County
  • Senator Cheryl C. Kagan, Montgomery County
  • Ruby Lopez Harper (Chair), Montgomery County
  • Tonya Miller Hall, Baltimore County
  • Shelley Morhaim, Baltimore County
  • Delegate Cheryl Pasteur, Baltimore County
  • Albita Rivera (Vice Chair), Frederick County
  • Benny Russell, Harford County
  • Christopher Sloan, Alleghany County
  • Joel Snyder PhD, Secretary/Treasurer, Montgomery County
  • Gregory Tucker, Baltimore City
    Monique Walker, Charles County

Contact

Steven Skerrit-Davis, Executive Director
443-690-2353 
Maryland State Arts Council 
401 E. Pratt Street, Suite 1400
Baltimore, MD 21202
 

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 click here for more information on upcoming meeting notices.

Upcoming MSAC Council Meetings:

  • June 5, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Full Council Meeting
Location TBD

Meetings Archive 

  • March 13, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Kent Cultural Alliance, Kent County
Agenda
  • December 5, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
SMCM Blackistone Room, St. Mary's County
  • September 12, 2024
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Full Council Meeting
Baltimore World Trade Center, Baltimore City
  • July 19, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Full Council Meeting - FY25 Budget Revisions
  • June 6, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Delapaine Arts Center, Frederick County
  • March 14, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Maryland Hall, Anne Arundel County 
  • December 7, 2023
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • September 14, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • June 8, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
UMBC University Center, Baltimore County
  • March 9, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • January 12, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • November 10, 2022
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • September 8, 2022
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • June 24, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • June 7, 2022
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • March 8, 2022
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • January 13, 2022
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • November 18, 2021
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • September 9, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • June 9, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • March 10, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • January 13, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • November 10, 2020
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • September 8, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • July 9, 2020
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • June 24, 2020
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • April 13, 2020
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • March 25, 2020
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
  • March 11, 2020
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
MSAC Offices, Baltimore City
  • January 8, 2020
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
MSAC Offices, Baltimore City
  • November 13, 2019
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
MSAC Offices, Baltimore City
  • September 4, 2019
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Full Council Meeting
Chesapeake Arts Center, Anne Arundel County