---
title: Maryland State Arts Council
description: Maryland's state arts agency, funding and supporting arts organizations and artists statewide.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/maryland-state-arts-council
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-06"
updatedAt: "2026-09-29"
organizationType: Arts council
location: Baltimore, MD, United States
website: http://www.msac.org/
yearFounded: 1967
---

# Maryland State Arts Council

*Arts council • Baltimore, MD, United States*

## About

Maryland's state arts agency, funding and supporting arts organizations and artists statewide.

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.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1967
- **Address:** 401 East Pratt Street, Ste. 1400, Baltimore, MD 21202
- **Website:** http://www.msac.org/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mdartscouncil/, twitter: https://twitter.com/mdartscouncil, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdartscouncil/?hl=en

## Programs

View current programs from Maryland State Arts Council on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/maryland-state-arts-council