In 2024, we welcomed over 45,000 residents to our programs and events and showcased hundreds of artists from around the world, making countless memories along the way. Help us create more magic and memories in 2025 by making a donation today.

At the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center, we continue to offer programs and experiences that are accessible to everyone—because we believe the arts belong to all, and are best experienced together. Your support helps make this possible! From the joyful energy at the free performances at Color Burst Park and the Columbia Lakefront, to the excitement of young people at one of our Teen Nights, in-school music residencies, or on the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion, we’ve seen first-hand how the arts spark joy and build the essential bonds of community.

To show our appreciation to our generous donors, this year we are providing commemorative gifts to those who give $50 or more by December 31, 2024. Depictions of these gifts are below and reflect the flourishing ecosystem of arts programming in Downtown Columbia. You can use the form below to contribute online, or if you would prefer to mail a check, please make it out to "Merriweather Arts and Culture Center" and mail to 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044. Please indicate your shirt sizes or gift substitution requests in the form below or on the memo line of the check if mailed.

The official name of our organization is The Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission, Inc. and our federal tax ID is 46-3894828.