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When you invest in the arts, the arts give back.

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Donate to our Arts and Capital Campaigns: www.mdcenterforthearts.org/donate.html

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11th Annual Harford Plein Air Painting Festival

July 1: Juried Artists begin painting
​Sept 11: Artists' Day at Ladew Gardens

Sept 12: Gallery Opening and Awards Ceremony at the Armory, 6:30-9pm
Sept 13: Quick Draw and Sales at the Armory, 9am -3pm
Sept 14: Art for Kids and Sales at the Armory, 10am -3pm


Welcoming Dr. Jacalyn Beam as Festival Awards and Quick Draw Juror.
"Moonlight Magic," by Dr. Beam:
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​Welcoming our 2025 Juried Artists:
Lissa Abrams              Misty Letts
Bruno Baran               Lynn Lewis
Pamela Betts              Zhaobo Li
Christopher Best       Denise Matuk-Kroupa
Joyce Blair                  Matthew Mitchell
Claudia Brookes        Denise McDaniel 
Jerry Brown               Lia Pierson
Ann Crostic                Christine Rapa
Ronaldo Dorado        Pearl Regmi
Dana Enders              Duane Sabiston
Nancy Fine                 Oleg Shvets
Tarryl Gabel               Therese Spadaro 
Rana Geralis               Barbara Stepura
Laurie Kopec              Eliner Tryon-Elgin
Kathleen Kotarba      Pamela Wilde

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Visit our Plein Air webpage for more information and sponsorship opportunities:
2025 Harford Plein Air - Maryland Center for the Arts

Rejoice! A community musical celebration: December 21, 2025, at 2pm. St. Matthew Lutheran Church
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Thank You to our singers, musicians, and community for a joyful 2024 Rejoice! concert:



ARTS in action: WHAT WE DO...


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Thank you to our community partners for their support!

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  • Home
  • Donate
  • Arts Programs
    • 2025 Harford Plein Air >
      • Works in Progress Blog
    • Asian Celebration
    • 2025 Harmony Woods Music & Arts Festival
    • Rejoice! choral celebration
    • STEAM
    • Bayside Dance Festival
    • Lectures >
      • Joan Hodous
      • Edgar Allan Poe Theatrical Program
    • Master Classes >
      • Ballet Master Class with ABT Dancers
      • Music Master Class Program
    • Virtual Classroom
    • Author Conversations >
      • Judy Kelly & Dr. Christine Sciacca
      • Larry Noto
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • About Us
    • Mission and Vision
    • Who We Are >
      • Board of Trustees
      • Staff
      • Dancing for the Arts Archives
    • News, Notes, & Dates >
      • Newsletters
      • On the Air
      • Form 990
      • ArtSmash Podcasts
    • Economic Impact
    • Connect with Us