Maryland Traditions
The Maryland Heritage Awards honor individuals or groups for long-term achievement and impact in preserving and transmitting Maryland’s folk and traditional arts.
Funder: Maryland State Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Heritage Awards nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically $5,000 per Heritage Award; non-renewable, recognition-based
Summary: Annual award recognizing outstanding long-term achievement in Maryland’s folk and traditional arts.
Key Information: Nominees must be Maryland residents or organizations with significant impact on Maryland's traditional arts.
Description
The Heritage Awards, part of the Maryland Traditions program administered by the Maryland State Arts Council, annually honor individuals, groups, or organizations for outstanding, sustained contributions to Maryland’s folk and traditional arts. The program seeks to identify, document, support, and present the state’s living cultural traditions, emphasizing those passed down through generations by word of mouth or example. Awardees are recognized not only for artistic excellence but also for their impact on community heritage and the preservation of Maryland’s diverse cultural expressions.
