Calling All Howard County Artists - Get Ready for HoCo Open 2019!

Artists, mark your calendars for HoCo Open, the Howard County Arts Council’s popular non-juried exhibit showcasing Howard County artists. Adults aged 18 years and older who live, work, or study in Howard County are invited to submit one piece of original artwork completed in the past two years for the exhibit. Artwork drop-off is 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 3 (snow date: January 4) at the Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. Artwork will be accepted for the exhibit on a first-come, first-serve basis, one piece per artist, until the gallery is full.

All artwork submitted must be original — commercially-printed or computer-generated reproductions of paintings or non-digital work will not be accepted. All work must be delivered ready for installation. The Howard County Arts Council retains a 20% commission on all sales.

The Arts Council will host an exhibit reception on Friday, January 18 from 6-8 PM (snow date: January 25). A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the $500 Covington Emerging Artist Award, established by local gallery owner Robin Holliday to recognize and support an emerging artist at a pivotal time in their career. The reception includes light refreshments and is free and open to the public. HoCo Open will be on display from January 11 through February 22, 2019. Gallery Hours are Monday through Friday 10am – 8pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm, and Sunday 12pm – 4pm. To obtain the HoCo Open guidelines and entry form or to learn more about this and other Arts Council programs call 410-313-ARTS (2787) or visit hocoarts.org.