Design Committee


Beautification, Art, and Historic Preservation Projects

The mission of the DSC Design committee has been to shape the physical image and plan long-term physical improvements of the downtown Sykesville community while honoring and preserving its historic charm.


The DSC will continue bridging community partners through beautification projects that preserve and enhance the unique historical features of the Town.


The DSC will work toward innovative ways to include arts in economic development projects and community programs.

Sykesville FY24 Design Committee projects


    "The Doors of Sykesville” is an endeavor that seeks to celebrate the rich architectural diversity of Sykesville by featuring the front doors of 20 homes in a beautifully crafted limited-edition poster. The proceeds from poster sales will provide essential support for DSC operations.

    Additional doors will be selected for sets of notecards. A set of notecards will also feature seasonally decorated doors.


    PHOTOGRAPHERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS


    Free Art Classes at Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. Studio

    The proposed programs aim to engage the community in creative expression and foster artistic development among participants of different age groups. The support from the Carroll County Arts Council would greatly contribute to the success and accessibility of these programs.

    Art Class Program Overview:

    The proposed programs aim to engage the community in creative expression and foster artistic development among participants of different age groups. The support from the Carroll County Arts Council would greatly contribute to the success and accessibility of these programs. The free art classes will be coordinated by three different artists, each specializing in a particular session catered to the target age group. The programs are designed as follows: Adult classes - "Sykesville Historic Buildings" theme; High School age - "Justice, Inclusion, and Equity" theme; and Middle School age classes - "Comics Drawing" theme.


    ARTISTS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS



    These projects are supported by the DSC and Carroll County Arts Council grant funds. 


    Application and attachment(s) can be mailed to
    7566 Main Street, Suite 302, Sykesville MD, 21784
    or
    [email protected]

    Call 410-216-4543 with questions

Previous Achievements

  • Creation of a marketing campaign for the Carroll County Quilt.
  • Production of an updated visitor guide and map.
  • Creation of a church wayfinding exhibit (grant permitting) – 6 signs.
  • Restaurant drawing sheets.
  • Produce banners to recognize veterans on Main Street.
  • Trademark the Coolest & Best Logo.
  • Create a children's mural downtown Sykesville with hidden Snallygasters.
  • Coordinate the sticker design contest and production of the sticker for the TerraCycle cigarette pole receptacleDesign and produce single postcards, booklets, and sets for the downtown business.
  • Design and produce downtown and business postcards.
  • Complete the historic story map with audio features and inauguration of the story map: https://arcg.is/SSbjv
  • Complete the Carroll County Quilt project.
  • Produce of a kid mural and plush animal.
  • Restore the Cityscape at the Little Sykes Railroad Park.
  • Design and produce the updated visitor guide.

Special thanks to the Carroll County Arts Council for its continued support.


Design Committee Chair: Dana Alonzi Design 
Committee Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6 pm.
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