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A Home and an Incubator for the Arts

  • Gallery I

    Paint It! Ellicott City 2025

    June 9-August 2, 2025

    Paint It! Ellicott City 2025 will showcase artwork created by juried artists during our annual plein air paint-out in Ellicott City’s historic district.

  • Gallery II

    No Boundaries: Unrestricted Artistry

    June 9-August 2, 2025

    In partnership with Howard County Recreation and Parks’ Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services, this annual exhibit showcases work by youth and adult artists with developmental disabilities

Enriching and uplifting Howard County communities since 1981. We are devoted to nurturing local artists and arts organizations, furthering the public’s appreciation of the arts, and ensuring that the arts are accessible — regardless of age, ability or economic status.

Art Classes 
& Camps

We offer art classes, camps, and workshops that spark excitement, build skills, and nurture creativity.

A group of children being guided in an art class

Exhibits & Programs

We connect and engage people with the arts through exhibits, receptions, events, and a variety of one-time and ongoing arts programs.

Grants for the Arts

We provide grants, scholarships, and honoraria to support the work of artists and arts organizations in our community.

Rentals & Studios

We provide affordable studio, rehearsal, classroom, meeting, and performance spaces to artists and arts organizations.

Support The Arts

Your support of HoCo Arts is critical to our ability to enrich and uplift our communities through the arts.

HoCo Arts Classes and Workshops
Howard County Arts & Culture Master Plan

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