Cultural Arts Directory
The Cultural Arts Directory is a great opportunity for visual and performing artists who offer workshops, performances, and residencies. Submissions for 2026 will open September 17, 2025.
We offer a variety of one-time and ongoing programs to connect people with the arts.
Every year, we sponsor a variety of outreach programs designed to reach and engage our diverse and growing communities. From our annual Cultural Arts Directory connecting 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)
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.
Fabulous 50+ Players
Through our Fabulous 50+ Players, we provide opportunities for lifelong learning and creative expression.
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.
