Maryland State Arts Council

The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) is an agency of the State of Maryland, operating under the authority of the Department of Commerce. It funds and supports nonprofit arts organizations across the state through programs spanning performing arts presenting and touring, public art, arts education, literary arts, and folk and traditional arts. MSAC also maintains the Maryland Arts Directory, connecting artists, arts organizations, and arts-related businesses with the public. The nonprofit arts organizations MSAC funds generate an estimated annual economic impact of $1.2 billion for the state. MSAC's mission centers on supporting the arts to improve quality of life for all Marylanders.