Arts Incubator Workgroup - Established
Sponsor: Elizabeth Embry (District 43A)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Economic DevelopmentStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Arts Incubator Workgroup to study how arts and cultural institutions can support local artists; requiring the Workgroup to submit to the Governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2025, a preliminary report on its findings, including research, case studies, and examples of approaches used to support artists in other areas; and requiring the Workgroup to submit a final report by October 1, 2025, with recommendations on any necessary budget, facilities, or in-kind services to support local artists.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McGrain, Rachel | Arts Education in Maryland Schools | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cohen, Nicholaslobbyist | Maryland Citizens for the Arts | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Anderson, Kevin | Maryland Department of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Skerritt-Davis, Steven | Maryland State Arts Council | Oral |
| FAV | Stevens, Tracy | Stray Ink LLC | Oral |
| FAV | Daya, Navasha | Youth Resiliency Institute | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Embry, Delegate Embrylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |