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We offer a variety of one-time and ongoing programs to connect people with the arts.

Every year, we sponsor a variety of onsite and outreach programs designed to reach and engage our diverse and growing communities. From our Cultural Arts Showcase where we connect artists with cultural art programmers, to our HeadStART in ART program which offers hands-on arts experiences to preschool children, our programs are designed to reach new audiences and connect them to the arts. Learn more about some of the special outreach programs designed to reach targeted audiences.

Noa Baum of Story Tapestries at the 2023 Cultural Arts Showcase (photo courtesy of Howard County Recreation and Parks)
Woman stands holding open a book with birds illustrated on the pages, reading in a black and white top.
Woman stands holding open a book with birds illustrated on the pages, reading in a black and white top.

Cultural Arts Showcase

Cultural Arts Showcase offers artists and presenters the opportunity to connect with program planners from across the state.

Hands organizing jewelry on a table

Holiday Maker Mart & Open House

Get in the holiday spirit at our annual Holiday Maker-Mart & Open House — designed to help support area artists and delight holiday shoppers.

Eight members of the Fabulous 50+ Players stand for a group photo.

Fabulous 50+ Players

Through our Fabulous 50+ Players, we provide opportunities for lifelong learning and creative expression.

Group of kids working on an art project

Head StART in ART

With the help of our visiting teaching artists, we’re giving pre-K students from low-income families hands-on experiences in the arts.

Truth Thomas reciting poem at the Celebration.

Poet Laureate Programs

Meet the Howard County Poet Laureate & Youth Poet Laureate.

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No Boundaries

Musical theatre for adults with disabilities.