Since 1976, the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) has been Montgomery County, MDÍs designated local arts agency. The mission of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) is to provide leadership that sustains arts and humanities organizations, artists and scholars and inspires participation in our CountyÍs rich cultural assets. Through our grants, programs, and services, we provide the infrastructure and support necessary to maintain a robust creative community that includes over 450 cultural organizations and 1,500 artists and scholars.