Maryland is proud to be ranked fourth in the nation in per capita spending on the arts. Maryland’s arts sector boasts a $1 billion industry, consisting of hundreds of arts organizations and thousands of artists from the Eastern Shore to the far reaches of Western Maryland Appalachia.

Since taking office in 2014, Governor Hogan has been an avid supporter of the arts and helped ensure its continued success by supporting strong investments for the Maryland State Arts Council. During Governor Hogan’s term, the state arts council has seen an almost 50 percent increase in state funding for the arts and now has an annual appropriation that stands comfortably over $20 million, supporting hundreds of Maryland artists and arts organizations.

Additionally, the Governor and First Lady of Maryland Yumi Hogan support the arts to improve the quality of life in Maryland. Examples include launching an art therapy program at the University of Maryland Medical Center and hosting a biannual artwork exhibit in the Maryland House of Delegates, which features K-12 student artwork from every county in Maryland. 

 

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan receives the 2018 Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors National Award for State Arts Leadership.