Programs
The Montgomery County (MD) Chapter of The Society Incorporated has played an active role in the support of arts programs throughout the county. Over our 25-year history, we are a proud partner and supporter of several arts initiatives:
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Black History month celebration
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Montgomery County NAACP ACT-SO competition
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Walter Johnson High School music department
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Princess Mhoon Dance Institute
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Strathmore Summer Intensive Program
Annually, the chapter provides scholarships to high school seniors in the Montgomery County and Washington DC area to recognize and honor outstanding achievements in the arts. Scholarship recipients are recognized at the chapter’s bi-annual showcase.

Partners
Advancing the arts through our programs
Our work is driven by five core creative disciplines designed to inspire emerging young artists and thinkers. Whether through prose, melody, movement, or visual media, we cultivate an environment where youth gain both artistic mastery and essential life skills. By integrating a forward-looking STEAM framework, our programs bridge creative passion with analytical problem-solving and innovation—empowering young people to thrive both on and off the stage.
Literary Arts
Empowering youth to articulate bold ideas and build critical reasoning through creative writing, poetry, and spoken word.
Instrumental Arts
Cultivating discipline, musical literacy, and technical mastery through hands-on instrument training and ensemble play.
Performing Arts
Fostering poise, teamwork, and dynamic stage presence through the expressive power of dance and theater.
Vocal Arts
Guiding young artists to find their voice, refine technique, and connect emotionally through solo and choral singing.
Visual Arts
Sparking innovation and cultural storytelling through hands-on exploration in drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital design.
Amplifying impact through collaboration
Our chapter thrives through active collaboration with local schools, cultural institutions, and civic organizations dedicated to enriching the artistic lives of youth in our community. Grounded in a shared commitment to equity and excellence, these alliances amplify our local reach and deliver high-impact, enduring experiences for emerging young creatives.
Through strategic local partnerships, we:
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Broaden Access: Deliver premier, hands-on arts and STEAM initiatives to young people throughout the county.
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Champion Creative Growth: Foster sustained mentorship, talent development, and technical training across all artistic disciplines.
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Elevate Community Presence: Create public performance, competition, and exhibition platforms that spotlight youth achievement.
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Unite Local Advocacy: Build a collective voice that reinforces the transformative power of arts education arts education.
Our Community Partners
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BlackRock Center for the Arts
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Blake High School
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Montgomery County NAACP ACT-SO
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Princess Mhoon Dance Institute
