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Maryland State Arts Council Announces New Executive Director |
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Maryland Commerce Secretary Mike Gill joined with Maryland State Arts Council Chair Shelley Morhaim to announce Ken Skrzesz as the next executive director of the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). A longtime arts advocate and performer with more than 25 years in arts education, Skrzesz will take on his new role in mid-October, following the six-month tenure of Julie Madden, who held the position in an interim capacity. “After a national search and meeting with a number of very qualified candidates, we are pleased that Ken Skrzesz will be leading MSAC and bringing to the role his passion and dedication for the arts and arts education,” said Gill. “I also want to commend the excellent work of our interim executive director Julie Madden. Julie has been a longtime arts advocate and we look forward to continuing to have her as our trusted partner in promoting the arts and arts organizations.” |
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Maryland State Park System Continues to Grow
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to grow Maryland’s thriving state park system with one new park recently dedicated, and another announced. On September 30, the property formerly known as “Friends Delight,” an 81-acre tract of land in McHenry with historic buildings, picnic shelters, and more, will officially become the Sang Run State Park at Friend’s Store.
Additionally, the Board of Public Works unanimously approved DNR’s acquisition of 2,009 acres of land in Garrett County for the establishment of another new state park. This county-approved purchase provides for the permanent conservation of a variety of important natural resources, and will provide recreational opportunities for biking, camping, fishing, hiking, and hunting as well as angler access to 3 miles of the North Branch. In addition to preserving these resources, two of the properties include several miles of established off-road vehicle trails.
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Make Your Nominations Now for the 2017 Maryland Tourism Awards
The Maryland Office of Tourism Development (OTD) and the Maryland Tourism Development Board (MTDB) are calling for nominations for the 2017 Maryland Tourism Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding work of the tourism industry. Individuals, businesses, organizations and governmental agencies that significantly and positively impact the local, regional or statewide economy are eligible to submit a nomination. The awards will be presented during the 2017 Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit.
This year’s categories include the More Tourism Jobs for Marylanders Award and the Partnership Projects Award. A program overview and a nomination form are available online. Also, register now for the summit, held this year from Nov. 8-10 in College Park at The Hotel at UMD. Go to mdtourism.org to register, make hotel reservations and more.
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DNR Releases Its Fall Foliage and Festival Report
Summer has slipped away and the Maryland landscape is beginning its transformation into a swirling sea of fall colors. It’s a display of unparalleled beauty, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has released its annual Fall Foliage and Festival Report to help you navigate this magical time of year. Find out where peak fall colors are every week, as well as Maryland harvest festivals. Read the DNR report here, and go to visitmaryland.org to help plan your fall foliage adventure.
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Maryland Traditions Seeks Your Opinion on a Potential State Folklife Center
Storytelling, music, dance, food, clothing, and craft are just a few ways people celebrate their culture, heritage, and communities through folklife, or living cultural traditions. Folklife centers, like those operating in Vermont, Nevada, and around Washington, D.C., support communities and their traditions in a variety of ways, from cultural programming to workshops and research.
Maryland Traditions, the folklife program of the Maryland State Arts Council, is currently collaborating with a Goucher College-led consultant team to assess the feasibility of a Maryland folklife center. We invite you to contribute your ideas and insights on a potential state folklife center by completing the survey below. We also encourage you to share it with artists, administrators, culture workers, community leaders, and anyone else you feel might share an interest in this project.
The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, and you can begin it at http://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/i6GIXG. Thank you for your time and interest in supporting this project. Send any questions or concerns to the consultant team at mdfolklifecenterstudy@gmail.com
Pictured: (Left to right) Goucher College consultants Shannon Smith, Barry Dornfeld, Rob Forloney, and Amy Skillman.
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Maryland Minute
Each week, the Maryland Minute provides highlights and insights on this weekend’s events around the state. Maryland Minute is featured on CBS radio stations in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. and on Baltimore’s WBAL-AM 1090. |
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Calvert County Fair, Prince Frederick |
| Calvert County’s long agricultural heritage and history is celebrated yearly with an old-fashioned county fair. See farm animals, displays of all kinds, demonstrations and delicious Southern Maryland cooking. Find out more at our website. |
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TrawlerFest In-Water Boat Show, Stevensville |
| Nation’s best in-water display of new & pre-owned cruising powerboats, first-class boating courses and more. Get the details at visitmaryland.org. |
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U.S. Sailboat Show, Annapolis |
| Bring the family to this world-famous sailboat show where you’ll find something for everyone: seminars, clothing, accessories, and boats of all sizes. For more information, go to visitmaryland.org. |
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Blessing of the Fleet, Coltons Point |
| Tour St. Clements Island, Blackistone Lighthouse and St. Clement's Island Museum. Live Entertainment, Southern Maryland food, children’s activities. Find out more at visitmaryland.org. |
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