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

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