Howard County Arts Council Announces Two New Exhibits

Two new exhibits open in January at the Howard County Center for the Arts. In Gallery I, HoCo Open 2017 is a salon-style, non-juried biennial exhibit showcasing work by artists living, working, or studying in Howard County. The Gallery II exhibit, Phantasmagorical, features artists Brad Blair and Barbara Marley. Both exhibits open January 13 and run through February 24.

On Thursday, January 5 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., artists aged 18 years and older who live, work, or study in Howard County may submit one piece of original artwork, completed in the last two years, for HoCo Open 2017. Art will be accepted on a first-come basis until the gallery is full. This exhibit is expected to feature approximately 100 artworks in a wide variety of styles and include 2-D as well as 3-D works in such diverse media as watercolor, oil painting, collage, line drawing, photography, and ceramics.

Phantasmagorical features collage works by Barbara Marley, and sculptures by Brad Blair. Both artists create highly detailed, imaginative worlds in their respective media.

The Arts Council will hold a free reception for both exhibits on Friday, January 20 from 6–8 p.m. Gallery Hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

To obtain the HoCo Open guidelines and entry form or to learn more about these and other HCAC programs call 410-313-ARTS (2787) or visit hocoarts.org.

IMAGE INFO: The Rebel, by Brad Blair, from Phantasmagorical