Deadlines Approaching for Howie Award Nominations
& Rising Star Applications
2024 Howie Award Nominations – Deadline: April 8
Rising Star Performing Arts Competition – Deadline: May 6The time is NOW to recognize those who create, teach, and support the arts in Howard County! We are currently accepting Howie Award nominations for Outstanding Artist, Outstanding Arts Educator, and Outstanding Community Supporter of the Arts (business or individual). Nominate a friend, colleague, or patron – the deadline is coming up fast on April 8th! Learn more here.
Are you or do you know a Performing Artist between 18 and 35? Do they live, work, train, or perform in Howard County? We hope they’ll consider applying to the 2024 Rising Star Performing Arts Competition! The winner receives a $5,000 cash award. Application deadline is only a month away on May 6th!Howie Award Honorees and Rising Star Finalists will take the stage at the Celebration of the Arts in Howard County on Saturday, November 2, 6-10pm, at the Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College. Details are coming soon at hocoarts.org/celebration.
Photo: 2023 Howie Award Honorees and Rising Star finalists at the 2023 Celebration of the Arts (photo: Katie Simmons-Barth)