Howard County Arts Council Kicks Off 35th Year with Two Great Opportunities for Artists in 2016

In 2016, the Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) will celebrate 35 years of fostering the arts and artists. To commemorate the occasion, HCAC will begin the year with two exciting exhibits: a special edition of HoCo Open, the popular all-hung exhibit of Howard County artists, and Let’s Keep in Touch, an exhibit of postcard-sized works by artists from throughout the HCAC galleries’ past.

HoCo Open 2016 – 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. Artwork drop-off is 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 7 at HCCA. Artwork will be accepted for the exhibit on a first-come basis, one piece per artist, until the gallery is full. Work can be in any medium, but must be delivered ready for installation.

Let’s Keep in Touch – Any artist who has ever exhibited in HCAC’s galleries is invited to send an “artful postcard” for this exhibit. Works must be standard postcard sizes – 4x6” or 6x9” – and original creations. Small sculptural work and electronic media within the size restrictions will also be accepted. Entries must be delivered to HCAC, via postal mail or in person, between December 15 and January 11.

HoCo Open 2016 and Let’s Keep in Touch will be on display from January 15 through February 26, 2016. To obtain the HoCo Open or Let’s Keep in Touch guidelines and entry form or to learn more about these and other HCCA programs call 410-313-ARTS (2787) or visit hocoarts.org.