GBCA Mission Statement

Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance exists as a catalyst to create a cohesive cultural community that strengthens the livability and economic vitality of the Greater Baltimore region. Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance serves arts organizations, coalitions and individual artists by:

Being a unifying voice and bridge builder

Acting as a convener

Providing information and services

2005-2006 Agreed Priorities for GBCA

1. Liaise with Governmental Agencies and Private Funders

2. Convene the Cultural Community

3. Provide Regional Information Tools about the Cultural Sector

4. Work to Strengthen Media Relations

5. Work to Develop Cultural Tourism

6. Provide focused services in support of Greater Baltimore’s artists organizations

Staff

Nancy Haragan
Executive Director
nharagan@baltimoreculture.org

Christalena Hughmanick
Program Associate
chughmanick@baltimoreculture.org

Board Members

Deborah Bedwell: Baltimore Clayworks

John Berndt: The Berndt Group Redroom High Zero Foundation

Doreen Bolger: Baltimore Museum of Art

Linnell Bowen: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts

Peter Bruun: Artist Art on Purpose

Troy Burton: Eubie Blake National Jazz Center

Beverly Carter: Reginald F. Lewis Museum

Jed Dodds: Creative Alliance

Bill Gilmore: Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

Tom Hall: Baltimore Choral Arts Society

Carla Hayden: Enoch Pratt Free Library

Sue Hess: Maryland Citizens Emeritus

Pamela Holt: Maryland Citizens for the Arts

Connie Imboden: Artist Maryland Institute College of Art

Valarie Lash: Rep Stage at Howard Community College

Fred Lazarus: Maryland Institute College of Art

Kathy O’Dell: UMBC

Melinda O'Neal: Handel Choir of Baltimore

Bill Pencek: Baltimore Heritage Area Association

Catherine Pugh: Baltimore City Council

Michael Ross: CENTERSTAGE

Debra Rubino: Open Society Institute

Stacie Sanders: Young Audiences of Maryland

Tom Saunders: Renaissance Productions & Tours

Kathy Sher: National Aquarium in Baltimore

Kit Spicer: Towson University

Winston Tabb: Johns Hopkins University

Gary Vikan: Walters Art Museum

Officers

Doreen Bolger: Chair
Tom Hall: Vice President, Nominating & Governance
Peter Bruun: Vice President, Symposium & Outreach
Jed Dodds: Vice President, Programs
Debra Rubino: Vice President, FunGuide Task Force
Deborah Bedwell: Vice President, Treasurer
Kathy O’Dell: Vice President, Secretary

Funding Support

The Aaron Straus & Lillie Straus Foundation
Baltimore Community Foundation
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, City Arts Grant
France-Merrick Foundation
The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation
T. Rowe Price Associates Foundation
William G. Baker Memorial Fund
The Maryland State Arts Council