04/16/2015
Greetings.
It is with great disappointment that I share unfortunate news: The Maryland Summer Center for the Arts (MSCA) will NOT convene this summer 2015.
As many of you know, funding has been a challenge since the economic downturn in 2008. In the absence of state support, we have made every effort to secure the resources needed to offer talented students meaningful arts experiences in a nurturing environment. With generous support from Salisbury University, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Maryland State Department of Education, MSCA has continued to grow. Unfortunately, this season we were unable to secure the fiscal resources needed to offer the kind of programming you’ve come to expect.
We thank all of you, old friends and new, for your kind support and interest—we will miss seeing you this summer. We will use this year to reevaluate our efforts and to develop strategies to create a more sustainable future. For 50 years MSCA has served artistically gifted students across Maryland. We hope to continue that legacy in 2016.
I am attaching a link to a video produced last season by Anastasia Champ for the Baltimore Sun online that highlights our story:
http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/2014/08/maryland-performing-arts-camp-strives-to-continue-despite-dwindling-funds/
We offer sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this announcement creates; we recognize the time and effort you’ve invested preparing for MSCA. We wish you the best for the remaining school year and look forward to seeing you next summer.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Robert Smith, Director
Lacy Hudson, Administrative Assistant
Aug 15, 2014Maryland performing arts camp strives to continue, despite dwindling funds Jon Sham 0 Comment Maryland, The Baltimore Sun, Video arts, Eastern Shore, Maryland, Maryland Summer Center for the Arts, Salisbury University, summer camp 1 Video From videographer Anastasia Champ: The Maryland S…
