Eligibility
Practicing artists and arts organizations who demonstrate a central commitment to the production or performance of fine arts. In some studios, practicing artists and arts organizations may also teach in their studio space.
In order to be considered for resident status, arts organizations must be incorporated and recognized by the IRS as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Visual arts organizations must use 50% of their studios as exhibit space, which must be free and open to the public. Performing arts organizations are required to have at least one annual free public performance at HCCA.
HCAC Board of Directors, full-time staff, HCAC Center Committee, and their immediate family are ineligible to apply.
Selection
In general, artists and arts organizations will be selected for available studio space based upon their artistic merit, artistic discipline and commitment, as well as contribution to the diversity of media, style and discipline representation in the Center. In cases where all other elements of candidates’ qualifications are roughly of equal value, Howard County residents or organizations will be given priority.
Interested artists and arts organizations should submit a Studio Interest Form to HCAC. When a studio is available, the HCAC Center Committee reviews all submissions and selects an artist or organization based on the above criteria. If no studios are available, applicants will be placed on a waiting list for future consideration.