Community Arts Grants

The Community Arts Grants program is an effort of the Dorchester Center for the Arts, (DCA) as the designated county Arts Council, to support and expand arts programming throughout Dorchester. These funds, allocated by the Maryland State Arts Council, are intended to encourage arts programming and arts participation across the county. Supported arts disciplines include dance, theatre, visual arts, music, film/media arts, literary arts, folk/heritage/traditional and multi-disciplinary arts programming. There is no matching grant requirement for FY24.

Individual grants average $250- $2000. Programs must take place through December 31, 2023, or between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024.

Application deadline October 15, 2023 for programs and/or activity through December 31, 2023. Application deadline December 15, 2023 for programs and/or activity January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

Community-Art-Grant-Guidelines FY24 REPORT OF GRANT EXPENDITURES FY24 Community-Art-Grant Application FY24 round 1

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Returning Vendor

New Vendor

New Vendors are required to submit at least one (1) photograph of their work with this application to be reviewed by the SHOWCASE jury. Three (3) photographs are preferred. All items must be 100% artisan crafted domestic made goods.

New Vendor Artwork Submissions(Required)

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Would you kindly donate one item from your booth to auction to benefit DCA?(Required)

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Booth Space

Booth spaces are 10’ x 10’. The show will go on rain or shine and there will be no refunds due to inclement weather. We strongly encourage you to bring a canopy.

Booth Space(Required)

Booth Space: $85

Additional Booth Space

Price: $40.00

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