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Celebration of the Arts in Howard County

Enhance our Quality of Life

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


In 2011, the Howard County Arts Council is celebrating its 30th anniversary.  To mark this special occasion, we will present the Celebration of the Arts gala in a stunning new location – the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College
 
Tickets to Celebration of the Arts in Howard County for March 26, 2011 will be on sale in 2011. Please check back for updates.

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.

(Photo: Absolutely Perfect Catering received first place in the Outstanding Food Presentation Awards at the 2008 & 2009 Celebration of the Arts in Howard County)

Silent Auction

The Silent Art Auction is the visual arts component of the Celebration.  Wilde Lake's mini-theater is transformed into a dramatic setting to showcase the stunning work of artists who live, work or study in Howard County.  The breadth of style and medium of the two- and three-dimensional artwork in this exhibit is amazing - 2010's Auction included over 130 pieces from 87 artists!  Proceeds from the Auction are split 50-50 with the artists, which provides a unique opportunity to own a beautiful piece of art while supporting the arts of Howard County.  Come see the show! 
 
Click Here to check out some of the items from 2010's Silent Auction!

Please mark your calendar for next year's Celebration on March 26, 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Joel Holmes, Pianist, Rising Star Finalist
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