Howard County Arts Council

06/18/2026

🎨The next General Exhibit Proposal deadline is July 1, 2026!

HoCo Arts accepts exhibit proposals throughout the year from individuals, groups, curators, and arts organizations. Deadlines are quarterly.

🔗Learn more: https://www.hocoarts.org/exhibit/general-exhibits/

HoCo Arts manages two galleries with over 1,600 square feet of exhibit space.

06/18/2026

⏰🌿🎨 Deadline extended to June 26! Howard County is seeking input on a major permanent artwork planned for the future garden at the Longwood property in Glenwood. Your feedback will help guide the vision and visitor experience.

🔗Take the survey now: https://www.hocoarts.org/support/arts-for-all/longwood-public-garden/

06/17/2026

Next week is HoCo Arts' monthly, virtual Arts Chat connects local artists and arts leaders - share stories, successes, info on events and programming!

Arts Chat | June 23 at 1pm
Register today:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9kLZamaxRXOR4QaJf0FGsQ #/registration

06/14/2026

⏰🌿🎨 Last chance. The Public Garden public art survey closes in 24 hours. Help shape a major artwork for Howard County’s new Public Garden in Glenwood. Your input will guide the vision for this signature installation.

🔗Take the survey now: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8732674/Arts-for-All-at-the-Howard-County-Public-Garden

06/12/2026

📣 Choreographers! Don’t miss the June 18 deadline for the Mark Ryder Original Choreography Grant. This grant supports the creation of new work through financial assistance. Apply now and bring your vision to life. 💃🏿🕺
Learn more:
https://www.hocoarts.org/grant/mark-ryder-choreography-award/

06/11/2026

Free LakeFest is this weekend - check out the schedule!! Columbia Festival of the Arts

06/11/2026

💥🎙🎨🎵 SAVE THE DATE and join us for the Celebration of the Arts in Howard County on Friday, October 24, from 6–10 PM at the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College! Tickets go on sale August 1.

As HoCo Arts’ signature event of the year, this special evening celebrates the vibrant arts community that makes Howard County thrive. Enjoy performances by our Rising Star finalists, the presentation of the Howie Awards, culinary delights from area restaurants, art auction, and more.

Proceeds support HoCo Arts’ year-round mission, including grants, arts outreach programs, scholarships, exhibitions, affordable studio space, and classes for all ages.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you this October! For sponsorship levels and more info visit:
https://www.hocoarts.org/support/celebration-of-the-arts/

06/10/2026

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Summer concert season is here!
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Come join us for our free family-friendly fun festivities five times this season! Hot jazz, cool swing, classic wind-bands and modern pop medleys galore.

Bring a picnic, bring a friend, and maybe even bring your dancing shoes!

06/10/2026

🖼🖌 What an incredible evening! 🎨 $6,900 in awards were presented at last night's Paint It! Ellicott City reception, with Zhaobo Li and Tara Will taking home the top prizes - $1,000 Gino Awards! Congratulations to all of the award winners and 2026 artists! Scroll through to see the awards and winning pieces.
More at https://www.hocoarts.or/paint-it