HoCo Arts Council

Open to performers, both individuals and ensembles (up to four members), ages 18-35, who live, train, work or perform regularly in Howard County, Maryland, or have done so in the past. hocoarts.org/celebration #hocoarts

Do you know someone who has contributed to the arts in our community as an artist, educator or supporter of the arts? Send us your nominations! Deadline: April 8th hocoarts.org/celebration #hocoarts

Get your tickets for the CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS today! Join us on November 4 for an unforgettable evening $100 and $50 tickets available at hocoarts.org/celebration

The Howard County Arts Council is developing a new strategic plan and we need your help! Tell us what you think the Arts Council is doing well and what we could be doing even better by taking 5 minutes to complete our survey. - mailchi.mp/fc7a303d6713/s…

*** FACILITY UPDATE 9/28 *** The Howard County Center for the Arts will reopen to the public on Sept 28 at 5pm. Due to an ongoing facility issue, the galleries, theatre and dance studio remain closed until further notice. Please continue to check our website for updates.

*** BUILDING CLOSURE NOTICE 9/28*** Due to an ongoing facilities issue, the Howard County Center for the Arts will be closed to the public on Sept 28 until 3pm. An update on evening activities will be posted tomorrow afternoon. Please continue to check our website for updates.

**BUILDING CLOSURE NOTICE 9/26 & 9/27** Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Howard County Center for the Arts will be closed to the public on Monday, Sept 26, and Tuesday, Sept 27, 2022. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please continue to check our website for updates

#HumansofHowardCounty Coleen West is the Executive Director of the Howard County Arts Council @hocoarts. To learn more about her and the power of Art on our communities, visit our Facebook and Instagram pages @HoCoOHRE.

We're happy to have been able to place this sculpture with HCC as part of ARTsites 2022!

On Saturday, June 4, you can enjoy a day of fun with live music, activities, performances, a photo booth and more. And they're still looking for volunteers! Visit artreachfestival.org for more info. An event hosted by @HoCoArts #ArtReach #ColumbiaMD #ColumbiaAssocaition

HOLIDAY CLOSING: The Arts Council and the Howard County Center for the Arts will be closed on Monday, May 30 to commemorate Memorial Day. #hocoarts

The Showcase is back & we’re looking for artists! The 2022 Cultural Arts Showcase will be held on Wed, 11/16/22. Learn more about & apply at hocoarts.org/explore/opport… #hocoarts #hocomd #culturalartsshowcase

Artists, less than 2 wks left to apply for our Emerging Artist Studio opportunity! The deadline is 11:59 PM, Sat, 4/30. Learn more & apply at hocoarts.org/explore/opport… #hocoarts #hocomd #emergingartists #artistopportunity

Today, April 15, is the LAST day to nominate an individual or business for a Howie Award! Let's get it done! 😀 #howies #howieawards #hocoarts #hocomd

Last chance to submit a Howie Award nomination - they're due April 15! #hocoarts #hocomd #howieawards

Tick tock...time is running out to submit your entries for our Paint It! Ellicott City 2022 juried paint-out & exhibition. Deadline is 4/12, so get those entries in! hocoarts.org/explore/opport… #hocoarts #hocomd #PaintItEC #PaintIt2022 #pleinair

SPRING WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT: Mother’s Day Printmaking Party Thu 4/28, 6:30–8:30PM. Ages: 14+. $40 (member: $30). Supplies included Learn more & register at hocoarts.org/explore/learn-… #hocoarts #hocomd #hococlasses

Coming soon: Resident Visual Artists Exhibit 2022, featuring artists with studios at HCCA. Also features work by 2021-22 Emerging Studio Artists. 4/16-5/28. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4. Reception: 4/22, 6-8pm #hocoarts #RVAE2022 #residentartistsexhibit #hocomd #hocoexhibits

We're proud to help support residencies such as this one through our Artists-in-Education grant program! #hocoarts

Looking for something fun to do this week? Check out our online calendar for all the arts happenings in #HoCoMD – hocoarts.org/events/ #hocoarts #hocoevents #hocoartscalendar