History meets a diverse present and vibrant future at Glen Echo Park, with its antique carousel, social dances, public festivals and music events, live theater and puppetry, summer camps, classes, and more. The Partnership is both a presenter and a collaborator, working with a wide variety of arts organizations and artists to offer programs for 170,000 people of all ages each year at this unique historic site. It also sponsors artist-led projects and events that combine history, the environment, and the arts to reflect and educate the diverse community it serves -- and everyone can access park programs through subsidies and scholarships. Glen Echo Park provides more than a welcoming experience for artists and art lovers; it offers a refuge for all who enjoy its rich and varied offerings.
Headquarters: MD-Montgomery County
Where They Operate: MD-Montgomery County; Glen Echo
Age Groups Served: All
Ethnic Groups Served: African American; Asian American; Caucasian; Latino/Hispanic; Other
Population(s) Served: Not applicable
Awards & Recognition
Executive Director Katey Boerner received the Community Award at the 2009 County Executive's Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. The Partnership is a GuideStar Gold Participant.
Press
- At Puppetry Slam, it's kids genre with adult edge
Fri Oct 7 2011, The Washington Post
The Puppet Co Playhouse ... is usually a children's haven. Intricate puppets prance about onstage, entertaining the youngsters ...
- The Great Escape: Glen Echo Park
Wed Sep 28 2011, Huntington-BelleHavenPatch.com
Once a premier amusement park, now an arts center for all ages
- Talent in Two and Three Dimensions
Thu Aug 4 2011, BethesdaPatch.com
Students from visual arts courses at Glen Echo Park have an opportunity to share their artwork with the community at the Student Art Show...
- Yellow Barn Studio in Glen Echo Introduces Students to a World of Color
Wed Jan 26 2011, The Gazette
Before Kate Setzler stepped inside the Yellow Barn Studio and Galley at Glen Echo Park, her world was black and white.
Budget (FY2014)
- $3 million or higher
- The current budget for Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is: $1 million to $3 million
- $500k to $1 million
- Less than $500k
Catalogue charities range in size from $100,000 to
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