ARTsPLACE Gallery, is maintained by the Annapolis Region Community Arts Council (ARCAC). ARCAC’s artistic vision is rooted in respect for the variety and importance of artistic practice, and a desire to share stimulating work and strengthen artistic life in our region. Creating environments for art and arts practitioners to thrive is key to our work, as is supporting audiences in their growth, awareness, and excitement about art. While we have a particular interest in developing contemporary professional artists and art practice, we also value historic context and the personal artistic expression we see in our communities. We strive to find links and congruences, and to build on these to develop understanding, dialogue, and approaches to work. We seek to broaden perspectives about what art can be, to open understanding around contemporary arts, and to develop critical thinking.