Culture & Community
Sandy Spring Museum sustains the living cultural heritage of Montgomery County by supporting artists and communities who share, practice, and carry forward their cultural traditions.
Our vision
We envision an equitable Montgomery County that leverages the rich and diverse cultural heritage of its residents as a vehicle toward increased empathy, cross-cultural understanding, and coalition building.
We believe that bold, innovative, creative action is an essential tool for realizing this vision for a better tomorrow.
From the historic to the present-day, we center the stories of all people who call this area home in everything we do.
Willow Grove Cultural Commons
Located at Sandy Spring Museum, Willow Grove Cultural Commons supports folk and traditional artists by providing flexible access to space for performances, rehearsals, recordings, workshops, and meetings at no upfront cost.
Regional Folklife Center
The Museum serves as the state-designated Regional Folklife Center of Montgomery County, the state’s most demographically diverse county.Explore Regional Folklife Center
Resident Artists
Meet the sculptors, metalsmiths, potters, and mixed media artists who create in studios across the Museum campus. Explore studio locations and learn about visiting the artists and Open Studio events.Explore Resident Artists