Expanding Access to the Arts
At Strathmore, we believe the arts are essential. We champion the power of shared artistic experiences to help us connect, empathize, and grow.
Bloom captures the essence of Strathmore’s role in the community—helping the arts thrive and making sure that everyone has a chance to experience them. We do this by providing free and low-cost events, extending our resources throughout the county, and collaborating with partners who make an impact.
In Action Our Programs
Bloom programs are designed with the specific intention of facilitating access to the arts beyond our campus. 70% of Bloom programs take place out in our community, and nearly all include creative partnerships with local organizations, schools, and artists.
In Action Our Programs
Bloom programs are designed with the specific intention of facilitating access to the arts beyond our campus. 70% of Bloom programs take place out in our community, and nearly all include creative partnerships with local organizations, schools, and artists.
Contact Us
Please send general questions, comments, and other inquiries to bloom@strathmore.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Bloom History
Arts access has been an intentional and important part of Strathmore’s mission since its founding. Many programs, such as Live from the Lawn concerts and Strathmore Student Concerts for all 2nd & 5th graders, have been in place for many years. In 2016, we expanded our commitment to taking the arts beyond our walls, particularly in the eastern part of Montgomery County – we briefly called that expansion the “East County Initiative.” As community programming and school initiatives grew, we decided to create an umbrella for all of our work specifically focused on facilitating participation in the arts, and Bloom was born.
Strathmore extends its gratitude to the following institutional partners who support Bloom by Strathmore with gifts of $25,000 and above:
Strathmore also thanks the following institutions and funds for making these programs possible, and to the many individual donors who invest in our Bloom programs each year.
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
Chevy Chase Trust
Cora and John H. Davis Foundation
Fitzgerald Subaru Rockville
Dr. Allen A.B. Herman Fund
Kaiser Permanente
Dr. Cyrus Katzen Foundation, Inc.
Jordan Kitt’s Music/Rockley Family Foundation
Marinus and Minna B. Koster Foundation
Jeffrey and Carolyn Leonard Endowment
Maryland State Arts Council
Montgomery County Public Schools
Nora Roberts Foundation
Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Endowment
Wegmans
Support Bloom
We believe in creating a vibrant arts community that welcomes everyone. Your investment ensures that our programs are accessible, and no one is denied the opportunity to engage in the arts.
