Howard County Arts Council

08/18/2026

We’re so grateful to have the support of sponsors like Ellen Flynn Giles and Ronald Giles for this year’s Celebration of the Arts!

Tickets are now on sale for the Oct 24 gala:
https://www.hocoarts.org/support/celebration-of-the-arts/tickets/

08/18/2026

✂️ Chop chop, HoCo Residents! The clock is ticking! ⏰

Help inform the selection of a public art installation for the new Elkridge Community and 50+ Center.

👉 Review four finalist concepts, choose your favorite, and tell us what influenced your choice.

🔗 Visit https://www.hocoarts.org/elkridge
📅 Poll closes August 20!
⚠️ One response per person.

Community input will be considered alongside the architecture team’s recommendation as the Arts Advisory Group makes the final selection.

Your voice can help shape public art for Elkridge!

08/17/2026

😍 Yes please! Check out the American Artist Appreciation Month list at Howard County Library System 🎨

🎨 Celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month with a good book— and a little inspiration! Explore our staff-suggested books about American artists, art movements, museums, and the creative communities that have shaped American art. Looking for even more ways to enjoy art? You can also borrow framed artwork from our Central and Glenwood branches to bring a little art home with you. Browse our complete book list: https://bit.ly/4g98MHV

08/17/2026

Now open in Gallery I at the Capitoline Center in Ellicott City!

08/15/2026

🎻⭐🗳️🎟️ 2026 Rising Star Finalist The Boundless Basses, Zach Desmond and Eric Liu, are two of Howard County’s finest Double Bass players, both currently studying Double Bass Performance at The Juilliard School.

Desmond and Liu share the title of Co-Principal Bass of Howard County Youth Orchestra, in addition to serving as Principal Bass for Maryland’s All-State Senior Orchestra and for Baltimore Youth Symphony Orchestra, respectively.

Will The Boundless Basses be the next Rising Star? It’s up to you! Vote for your favorite performer at the Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, October 24.
Tickets on sale at https://www.hocoarts.org/celebration.

08/14/2026

🤩Now open - two new and inspiring exhibits at HoCo Arts!

💌Gallery I: Dimension: A Love Letter to Collage & Assemblage
Organized by the Women's Caucus for Art of Greater Washington, DC, and juried by Prudence Bond.

⚖️ Gallery II: Balance
Featuring works by Rachel Abrams, Robin Artnold, Dod Holsapple, Michael Kunzinger, and Harin Song.

🎉Exhibit Reception & Grant Awards Ceremony
📅 Thursday, September 17 | 🕕 6–8 PM

Enjoy a free evening of art, live music, refreshments, and community as we celebrate our exhibiting artists. The reception is held in conjunction with HoCo Arts' Annual Meeting and the Road to the Arts reception. Free and open to the public—we hope to see you there!

More at hocoarts.org/exhibits

08/12/2026

Here we go again, in honor of our dear Ellen. The submission window for this year's Ellen Conroy Kennedy Poetry Prize is now open.

All you need to know and the entry form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWQqrhL2CGJc6rp18R5Ijkac0tGxoOIeZnPvvtYRxj2-_UOw/viewform

08/11/2026

Hey HoCo Residents! Help inform the selection of a public art installation for the new Elkridge Community and 50+ Center.

👉 Review four finalist concepts, choose your favorite, and tell us what influenced your choice.

🔗 Visit https://www.hocoarts.org/elkridge
📅 Poll closes August 20!
⚠️ One response per person.

Community input will be considered alongside the architecture team’s recommendation as the Arts Advisory Group makes the final selection.

Your voice can help shape public art for Elkridge!

08/11/2026

This year’s Celebration of the Arts wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of The Altscher Family.

Join us for the event of the season on October 24. Get your tickets today at hocoarts.org/celebration.