Last week on Spotlight On Maryland, Tom Cook was joined in studio by the Baltimore County Arts Guild's President Arkia Wade and Executive Director Monica Herber, to talk about the Catonsville, Maryland-based non-profit's mission, goals, and their 4th annual Arts & Drafts Summer Music & Arts Festival, June 22nd & 23rd at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe.
Established in 2012, the Baltimore County Arts Guild, (BCAG), is dedicated to fostering all aspects of the arts to the citizens of Baltimore County. BCAG builds an inclusive community by connecting diverse groups of artists and residents of Baltimore County and beyond. From its inception, the Guild has actively supported local artists by providing affordable studio space and by promoting the work of artists through a rotating schedule of Gallery 1101 exhibits, Arts on Tour, public art installations, and other programs including the Resident Artist Program. The BCAG also supports artists who teach, volunteer, and support the mission of the Guild to grow a creative culture in Baltimore County.
The Baltimore County Arts Guild presents their 4th annual Arts & Drafts Summer Music & Arts Festival June 22nd and 23rd at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery located at 5001 Washington Blvd. in Halethorpe. More than 7,000 people are expected to attend the free, 2-day festival where guests can view and purchase unique art pieces from than 40 local craftspeople, live music and Guinness specialty beers created for the festival like Blueberry Lime Ale and Harmonic Haze. Visit artsanddraftsfestival.org to view the schedule of musicians and to read about the artists. You can also follow the festival @artsand_drafts on Instagram and Facebook.
For more information about the Baltimore County Arts Guild's programs, services and events, visit their website bcartsguild.org. You can also call them at 410-247-0260 and follow them @bcartsguild on Instagram Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
Click below to listen to the interview and find out more about the BCAG.