Public Arts and Cultural Master Plan

The Charles County Public Arts and Culture Master Plan will enrich the vision of the public art policy and establish a strategy for future art projects in Charles County. This plan will identify priorities, areas and themes that should be considered as public art projects are developed, as well as identify a list of potential long-term projects. It will establish basic principles for how public art can be integrated into local architecture, gathering places, and natural landscapes.

Community Engagement

Three community meetings were held at locations around the county in late September and early October to solicit input from residents on the development of the future Charles County Public Arts & Cultural Master Plan. If you weren't able to make the meetings, you can tune in to the recording below.

An online community survey was developed and shared to give residents an opportunity to provide their input and help pave the way for future public art projects in their county. The survey closed on Monday, October 13, 2025.

The Master Plan was presented to the Board of Commissioners on December 9, 2025. We are actively working towards next steps and implementation of this plan.

Resources:

• Board of County Commissioners Meeting Recording from December 9, 2025 - Tune in for an update from the Department of Recreation,Parks, and Tourism to the Board of County Commissioners on the Public Arts and Cultural Master Plan.