👋 Hey HoCo! Only 10 days left to experience Vibrant Resilience in Gallery II at the Capitoline Center. Featuring work by Asia Anderson, John Lister III, Errol McKinson, and James Terrell.
🖼️ On view through May 23. Don’t miss your chance to see it!
Learn more about the exhibit and artists at hocoarts.org/current-exhibits
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Visitors enjoying Vibrant Resilience at an exhibit reception on April 16. (HoCo Arts)
👋Time is running out to see the annual Resident Studio Artists Exhibit in Gallery I at the Capitoline Center! On view through May 23.
The exhibit features artwork by Resident Studio Artists: Phill Branch, Cheri Glover, Julie Henneberg, Nishita Jain, Sherry Jankiewicz, Myungsook Ryu Kim, Lisa Scarbath, Jereme Scott, Kory Sutherland, Andrei Trach, Mary Jo Tydlacka, Kelli Williams, and David Zuccarini.
Learn more about the exhibit at hocoarts.org/current-exhibits.
The bios of all the current Resident Studio Artists at the Capitoline Center are at hocoarts.org/residents.
Top: General view of the Resident Studio Artists Exhibit in Gallery I at the Capitoline Center. (HoCo Arts)
Bottom: Several of the Resident Studio Artists pose for a selfie during an Open Studio night (Courtesy of David Crawford)
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Coming soon! HoCo Arts' monthly Arts Chat connects local artists and arts leaders - share stories, successes, info on events and programming!
Arts Chat | May 26 at 1pm
Register today - link in bio.
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💃🏿🕺 Choreographers 👣
The Mark Ryder Original Choreography Grant is now open for applications!
This grant recognizes individual creative expression and provides financial support for choreographers to create new original work.
Deadline: June 18
Link in bio or visit hocoarts.org/mark-ryder
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🎨 Paint It! Ellicott City 2026 – Open Paint is Back!🌳😎
Open Paint invites community artists of all skill levels to spend the weekend painting alongside juried artists throughout town. Artwork created during the event will be displayed at the Howard County Welcome Center from June 29 – August 12.
Open Paint registration is $10, June 4-7.
Visit link in bio for details and registration information
OR visit hocoarts.org/product/paint-it-ellicott-city-open-paint-2026
🎨 Celebrating the next generation of artists! 🎭
HoCo Arts’ Scholarship program proudly supports exceptional college-bound seniors from Howard County who are pursuing careers in the arts. Join us in congratulating our 2026 scholarship recipients:
🎓 Amelia Bachman, Reservoir HS — Visual Art
🎓 Ava Buckhalt, Howard HS — Dance
🎓 Ayanna Gordon, Howard HS — Visual Art
🎓 Aidan Gould, Guilford Park HS — Visual Art
🎓 Eli Krakower, Glenelg HS — Instrumental Music
🎓 Erin Leberknight, Centennial HS — Musical Theatre
🎓 Jaeda Tantanaseekun, River Hill HS — Visual Art
We can’t wait to see the incredible impact these talented students will make in the arts community and beyond. 💫🎵
📸 Pictured: George Wilson, member of the Arts Scholarship Review Panel, with two 2023 scholarship recipients.
#HoCoArts #ArtsScholarship #SupportTheArts #YoungArtists #HowardCounty
🎨 Reminder: CAD Project Grant Deadline is May 7!
Howard County non-profit arts organizations—and non-profits presenting arts-related projects—don’t miss this opportunity to apply for the Community Arts Development (CAD) Project Grant.
These grants support creative initiatives that enrich our community through the arts.
📌 Learn more about eligibility, guidelines, and how to apply:
/grants
📸 Photo: Silhouette Stages, Community Arts Development Grantee (photo courtesy of the organization)
Registration for Open Paint is now open! Paint alongside our juried artists and capture Historic Ellicott City as you see it. 🎨
🌟All are welcome to participate, regardless of skill level.
Each artist can drop off one completed work at the Howard County Welcome Center to be featured in the Open Paint exhibit from June 29-August 12, with a reception and awards ceremony on July 1.
🌷Visit hocoarts.org/paint-it or click the link in our bio to sign up!
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➡➡➡Arts Organizations - Need Space?
We are seeking a nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organization to join us as a resident partner at our new location at the Capitoline Center in Ellicott City!
Space Details:
• Approximately 280 square feet
• Rent: $225.17/month
🗓 Deadline to apply: 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 26
See link in bio or visit hocoarts.org/rentals-and-studios!
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a vibrant creative community in a historic setting!
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Help shape public art for Howard County’s new Public Garden in Glenwood!
Howard County is seeking input on a major permanent artwork planned for the future garden at the Longwood property. Survey open now through June 15!
Survey link in bio or visit:
/s3/8732674/ArtsForAll-Test
Beginning May 4th 10am-1pm - get ready to build your drawing or painting skills in a relaxed, creative space! 🎨
Our drop-in gesture sessions are a great way to practice and grow at your own pace. Work from a live nude model in a series of short poses (5–20 minutes), perfect for improving speed, observation, and technique.
A session monitor keeps things running smoothly, but there’s no formal instruction—just bring your materials and dive in.
✨ All skill levels welcome
✨ No pre-registration required
✨ Bring your own art supplies
✨ Easels available (first-come, first-served)
💡 Special Offer: Buy a 6-session block for the price of 5—get 1 session FREE!
Sessions are valid for one year from purchase and apply only to the session type purchased.
Prefer to drop in? Single sessions are just $15 (cash or check at the door).
Sessions run weekly; Participants under 18 must have parental consent.
Come create and fine-tune your skills!
/classes
🎨 LAST CALL for the CAD Project Grants Final Info Session!
📅 April 16 | 7pm
hocoarts.org/grants
HoCo-based arts organizations + nonprofits: apply for Community Arts Development (CAD) Project Grants (deadline May 7).
Supports small-scale, one-time or recurring arts projects—with funds used directly for project expenses.
✨ Think: concerts, dance, theater, workshops, festivals, publications + more.
Learn more + apply: hocoarts.org/grants
Photo: Silhouette Stages, Community Arts Development Grantee (photo courtesy of the organization)
