26th Annual Celebration of the Arts
Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center
Howard Community College
Tickets are going fast for the 26th annual Celebration of the Arts in Howard County! Celebration 2023 will kick off with a 2-hour reception where guests will have the opportunity to bid on artwork from the Art Auction and indulge in the delicious creations of some of Howard County’s best culinary artists. At 8pm, guests will take their seats in the Smith Theatre where they will enjoy the Rising Star Competition which will feature performances of Howard County’s best up-and-coming performing artists and applaud the significant contributions of our Howie Award honorees who create, teach and support the arts in our community.. At the end of the evening, our audience will cast their vote for this year’s Rising Star and winner of the $5,000 cash prize!
Shani and County Executive Calvin Ball are the Honorary Chairs for Celebration 2023.. Joseph W. Ritsch, former Producing Artist Director, Rep Stage, will serve as Event Emcee.
Tickets to the Celebration are available now! Tickets are $100 (reception and live performance in Smith Theatre) and $50 (reception and Smith Theatre Upper Balcony Tickets OR simulcast of the performances in Rm 155 or Talkin Gallery).Tickets are available for purchase online at hocoarts.org/celebration or by calling 410-313-ARTS (2787).
Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available now. Follow the links for more information or call 410-313-ARTS (2787). Proceeds from the Celebration provide funding for the Arts Council’s grant and education programs.
PHOTO CAPTION: 2022 Rising All-Star finalist Samantha McEwen-Deininger (photo by Katie Simmons-Barth)