Mandatory Grant Workshop takes place on Saturday, October 10, from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. See below for more information.

View announcement about mandatory workshop for grant applicants. here.

Forms for the FY10 grant round are now available here.

Links to 

Charles County 

Arts Organizations

Ballet Arts Academy at the Old Waldorf  School

Black Box Theatre - 

Indian Head Center 

for the Arts

Black Leadership Council for Excellence

Chesapeake Choral Arts Society

Christ Church Concerts

College of Southern Maryland Fine Arts Center

Mattawoman Creek Art Center

Port Tobacco Players

Southern Maryland Concert Band

Southern Maryland Carousel Group

College of 

Southern Maryland's Literary Magazine 

Welcome to the online home of the Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA).  Whether you are a musician, dancer, thespian, visual or literary artist and/or a supporter of the arts, we hope you find some information of use to you here.

Please spend some time getting to know our site:

• see what grants are available and apply for one
   
  

• see what projects are in the works
   

• learn about arts organizations that are alive and well in Charles County
   

• peruse our newsletters and press releases to learn more about us
   

• or become a member yourself, thereby supporting the arts in Charles County while enjoying the benefits of membership as well.

The mission of the Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) is to stimulate, promote, encourage, and provide recognition of the arts and the creative spirit.  Founded in 1987, the CCAA promotes ALL the arts in Charles County:  music, visual art, drama, dance and literature.

The CCAA is the official arts council of Charles County and is recognized as such by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), an agency of the Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) of the State of Maryland.  In this capacity, the CCAA serves as the "umbrella" organization for the arts community in Charles County.  The CCAA promotes Charles County arts organizations and individuals, provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and the schools through its annual arts grant programs, sponsors the creation and presentation of new, diverse cultural activities and special events for the community, provides arts scholarships, and ensures the Charles County's underserved population, people with disabilities, residents with limited income, minorities and senior citizens have access to the arts.

The CCAA builds partnerships with local government, the business community and the educational community, in an effort to enhance the overall quality of life for the citizens of Charles County.

The Charles County Arts Alliance, Inc. is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to non profit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities.  Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.  Further support of the CCAA comes from the Charles County Government, CCAA membership, and by tax deductible donations. Thank you all!