As Strathmore celebrates its 10th anniversary, the nonprofit arts organization in North Bethesda is launching new initiatives intended to broaden its reach.
Strathmore CEO Eliot Pfanstiehl says the organization is planning an East County Initiative to boost arts accessibility in underserved parts of Montgomery County. Strathmore also plans to incorporate the 70-year-old Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras under its umbrella of education programming.
The organization also plans to partner with creative arts programs for members of the military and veterans at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in Virginia, and expand its partnership with the private Glenstone art museum in Potomac.
“In 10 years, The Music Center at Strathmore has become known for its world-class artists, one of the best acoustic halls in the nation and extraordinary student and community arts programs,” Pfanstiehl said. “Now, without dropping a beat at home, we venture forth to dive deeper into the hearts and lives of our citizens wherever they live.”
The East County Initiative is intended to provide artistic and education programs for communities along the Route 29 corridor. Strathmore also plans to expand on-site programming at four senior living and lifelong learning facilities, supplement in-school arts offerings for Montgomery County students and increase programming at its newest venue, AMP at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda.
