Founded upon the idea that a cultural institution can be the civic heart of a community, BlackRock provides arts access for all in upper Montgomery County. When the pandemic brought to light the community’s basic needs, BlackRock opened its center to provide food and other necessities, serving over 1,100 households every week and expanding into what is now a new human services hub nearby. Since reopening its in-person arts programming, a diverse schedule of free and affordable festivals, live performances, exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, and community events annually welcomes 25,000 people. Community-based theater productions, youth summer camps, and an afterschool program bring more opportunities to the public. With a special focus on curating programs for its Hispanic, Black, and LGBTQ+ populations, BlackRock is a place where the arts build real community.

Headquarters: MD-Montgomery County

Where They Operate: MD-Montgomery County

Age Groups Served: All

Population(s) Served: All

Schools They Work In: Strathmore Elementary School; Brown Station Elementary School; Watkins Mill Elementary School; Whetstone Elementary School ; Lake Seneca Elementary School; Germantown Elementary School

Awards & Recognition

October 26, 2009
Former Board Chair David H. Langstaff receives the Executive’s Individual Patron Award from Montgomery County Council President Ike Leggett for setting exemplary standards of support for the arts.

February 12, 2010
Former Board member Mark Friis of Rodgers Consulting receives Business Honoree Award from the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

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Budget (FY2023)

  • $3 million or higher
  • The current budget for BlackRock Center for the Arts is: $1 million to $3 million
  • $500k to $1 million
  • Less than $500k

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