Panel Nomination Form

GRANTS REVIEW PANELIST NOMINATION FORM

Each year, the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) relies on a diverse array of arts experts from the field to do the important work of evaluating grant applications submitted by Maryland arts organizations and programs.

Appointed panelists review grant applications, conduct on-site interviews and artistic evaluations, and submit written reports on assigned applicant organizations prior to a mandatory spring Grants Review Panel Meeting.

Panelists are appointed by the Maryland State Arts Council for a one-year term, which may be renewed, and receive a modest honorarium and travel reimbursement for serving.

Completed nomination forms must be submitted with a resume or bio of the nominee by email to Nominations without resumes or bios will not be considered. Please type “Panelist” and the name of the nominee in the email’s subject line, for example, “Panelist - John Doe”. Self-nominations are NOT accepted.

Name of Panel Nominee Organization Name (if applicable) Address City, State, Zip Code Day Telephone

Mobile

Email Address

Please check the grant category(s) you think the nominee is qualified to review (limit to two categories):

Arts Service: supports organizations that produce and present the arts

Children’s Events: organizations that produce or

present artistic experiences for children Community Arts Development: grants to MD’s designated county arts councils

Dance: organizations that produce or present dance Folk Traditional Arts: organizations that produce or present folk and traditional arts

Literary Arts: organizations that produce or present literary arts

Multi-Discipline: organizations that produce or

present more than one discipline

Music: organizations that produce or present music Theater: organizations that produce or present theater

Visual Arts/Media: organizations that produce or present visual art or media arts

Qualified panelists have firsthand experience and an understanding of the artistic and organizational standards in their artistic categories. Briefly indicate why you feel the person you’ve nominated is qualified to review this category(s).

Name of Nominator Organizational Name (if applicable) Email

Questions? Contact MSAC at or 410-767-6555

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LARRY HOGAN, Governor | BOYD RUTHERFORD, Lieutenant Governor