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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

​What is the Maryland Center for the Arts?

The Maryland Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization with the mission to establish an arts center in Harford County, that will be accessible to all, and will nurture art, artists, and the community by providing space for meetings, presentations and classes in dance, music, theatre, and the visual, traditional, and literary arts.  At Maryland Center for the Arts, we believe that learning through the arts is essential for personal growth and connection -- making for a better world.  Creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive arts community is central to everything we do.  
 

Where will the Maryland Center for the Arts be located?
 
The Maryland Center for the Arts will be located across Emmorton Elementary School on South Tollgate Road.  The site is bordered by Route 24, South Tollgate Road, and Wheel Road.  Look for large purple signs surrounding the future site.  
 

When will the Center be built? Is there a deadline by which the building must begin?
 
The goal is to begin building the amphitheater once building permits and approvals are issued by the county.  
 

How large a facility will it be?
 
Forty-one acres of land for the cultural arts center was donated as a generous bequest from the estate of Emily Bayless Graham.   There will be three building phases that will occur within the next five years. The first building phase will be a 500-seat amphitheater that will hold a variety of performances and film screenings. The second building phase will be a building that will house a 300-seat studio theater, an art gallery, two visual arts studios, a dance studio, and a variety of music practice rooms. The third building phase will house a 1,200-seat performance hall, a large art gallery, and a large, medium, and small multi-purpose room to hold a variety of classes and meetings. The first phase of the project will cost approximately @4 million.


Who will manage the Center once it is built?
 
Harford County will own the land and handle the upkeep of the grounds. The Maryland Center for the Arts will operate and manage the programing and specific arts related items pertaining to the facilities.

 
How are the funds used?
 
The funds have been used to  hire architects and a strategic planning consultant, pay for a plan, and fund an organizational staff who have been busy in the last year helping  to revise  the building concept and business plan, fund raise, coordinate events, and develop organizational infrastructure.

 
How much has been raised to date to build Phase 1?
 
To date, $600,000 in restricted capital funds have been raised to cover the costs of the building project. 
 
 
How can donations be made to the Maryland Center of the Arts?
 
Online donations can be made to the Maryland Center for the Arts on our homepage at the top of the screen (Click "Donate"), or by writing a check made payable to the Maryland Center for the Arts and sending it to the Maryland Center for the Arts at      P.O. Box 687 Bel Air, MD 21014.
 
 
Are volunteers needed?

Volunteers are needed to assist in the office and with the events. For more information about volunteer opportunities, email info@mdcfa.org or call 443-457-5216. 
 

Whom do I contact at CFA to learn more/ask a specific question? 
 
Email the Maryland Center for the Arts at info@mdcfa.org or call 443-567-5216.



     
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  • Home
  • Arts Programs
    • Instrument Petting Zoo
    • Rejoice!
    • Bear Legacy Bluegrass Festival
    • Harford Plein Air Festival >
      • Online Gallery
      • About the Artists >
        • Awards Juror
        • Lissa Abrams
        • Bruno Baran
        • Alison Barry
        • Barbara Israel Bortniker
        • Anthony Bowes
        • Claudia Brookes
        • Henry Coe
        • Cathy Cole
        • Ann Crostic
        • John Eiseman
        • Dana Enders
        • Kathleen Gray Farthing
        • David Finnell
        • Marjorie Haley
        • Rajendra KC
        • Kathleen Kotarba
        • Denise Matuk-Kroupa
        • Denise McDaniel
        • Helen Lee Meyers
        • Amanda Milliner
        • Crystal Moll
        • Chris Rapa
        • Tom Ritchie
        • Maggii Sarfaty
        • William Schulze
        • Francisco Silva
        • Barbara Stepura
        • Pamela Wilde
        • Katie Yost
    • Bugs, Birds, and Beauty
    • 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
  • 2023 Dancing for the Arts
  • About Us
    • Mission and Vision
    • Who We Are >
      • Board of Trustees
      • Staff
    • News, Notes, & Dates >
      • Newsletters
      • On the Air
      • Director's Notes
      • ArtSmash Podcasts
      • Events Calendar
    • Arts in the Community >
      • Community Arts Calendar
      • Economic Impact
      • Form 990
    • Connect with Us
  • Support
    • Fundraising Events >
      • Art is Brewing
      • Tasting for the Arts!
    • Advertising Opportunities
    • Sponsor the Arts
    • Donate
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
  • A Home for the Arts and more
    • On the Site
    • Let's Build It
    • Bear Legacy Adventure Trail
  • Harford Arts Week