Arts Education in Maryland Schools AllianceMaryland State Arts CouncilMeet your County Arts Council – http://www.msac.org/meet-your-county-arts-councilMaryland Citizens for the Arts Arts Education PartnershipAmericans for the Arts Become a Citizen Artist Education Commission of the StatesContact UsNancy Grasmick Building200 West Baltimore StreetBaltimore, Maryland 21201Ken Skrzesz- kenneth.skrzesz@maryland.govEmily Cory- emily.cory@maryland.govThe Mission of the MSDE Fine Arts Office is to promote meaningful engagement in arts education for all Maryland students that includes Discipline Specific Instruction (strategies presented for in-depth exploration of an arts-based skill set), Arts Integration (instructional strategies blending essential skills from the arts and other core subjects), and Creative Process (transferable 21st Century skills and individual habits necessary to move from intellectual concept to product).