IAM Creativity
Merit-based award for individual artists. Applications due in December.
Grants, Awards & Honoria for Individual Artists
Advancing the work of individual artists is critical to developing and sustaining a dynamic arts ecosystem. We offer a wide variety of funding opportunities including grants, merit awards, and honorariums to support the creative efforts of artists in all media.
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Mark Ryder Choreography Award
Grant of up to $800 for individual dancers to create new work. Applications due in June.
Poet Laureate
Poet Laureate is an honorary two-year position with a $10,000 stipend. Applications due in December, every other year.
Youth Poet Laureate
Youth Poet Laureate is an honorary one-year position with a $500 stipend. Applications due in April.
Rising Star Performing Arts Competition
Annual competition that takes place as part of our Celebration of the Arts gala. Winners receive a $5,000 award. Applications due in May.
Art Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to high school seniors from Howard County who will be pursuing the arts in college. Applications due in January.
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Your membership helps us serve as arts advocates, fund grants, present programs, and provide space to Howard County artists, arts organizations, and audiences.
