Celebration of the Arts in Howard County

The Celebration of the Arts gala is one of Howard County’s premier fundraising events and is an important showcase for local performing and visual artists.     
 
As the Arts Council’s main source of corporate and foundation funding, the Celebration helps to support the Arts Council’s grants and education programs for children and adults throughout the year which are vital to the quality of life in Howard County.  

(Photo, Guests sample food from over 20 area vendors at the 2009 Celebration of the Arts in Howard County)

Celebration Tickets

Sponsorships

Each level of sponsorship offers its own set of benefits from tickets to marketing initiatives to networking opportunities for sponsors and their guests. Contact the Arts Council at 410.313.ARTS (2787) to determine which sponsorship level is right for you!!

 2011 Sponsorship Levels

Rising Star Competition

The Arts Council established the Rising Star award in 2003 to provide opportunities for emerging performing artists with roots in Howard County and to assist them in the development and practice of their art. Selected applicants will be auditioned and 10 artists will be selected as finalists. Each finalist performs at the Celebration of the Arts gala. Audience members then vote to decide the winner and the announcement is made on stage! Congratulations to the 2010 Rising Star Award winner, Caleb Jones.

(2010 Rising Star Photo: First-place winner Caleb Jones accepts $5,000 Rising Star Award)

2011 Rising Star Applications

 Howie Awards

Each year, the Arts Council honors individuals and businesses for making significant contributions to the arts in Howard County. Nominations can be made in three categories:

• Outstanding Artist presented to a person who has contributed a high level of talent and vision to the artistic life of the community.
• Outstanding Arts Educator presented to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to arts education in Howard County.
• Outstanding Business or Community Supporter presented to a business (large or small) or individual that demonstrates a record of commitment to the arts in Howard County.
  
• Legacy in the Arts Award recognizes an individual or group for their life-time achievements in the arts in Howard County and is presented at the discretion of the Howie Committee. 

2010 Howie Award Nomination Form

Fabulous Food

Each year the Celebration showcases delectable edibles from over 20 area restaurants and caterers. Our Food Sponsors are encouraged to create an artistic display table that promotes their business and adds to the excitement of the evening. Each year we honor three food sponsors with outstanding presentation awards.  2010's awards were given to Venegas Prime Filet  ,Absolutely Perfect Catering and Ranazul.

Silent Auction