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Howard County Arts Council Relocation

The Howard County Arts Council is very excited about the recently announced opportunity to relocate our primary campus from 8510 High Ridge Rd. in Ellicott City to the former courthouse in Historic Ellicott City.

HCAC Relocation to former Howard County Courthouse in Historic Ellicott City

The Howard County Arts Council is very excited about the recently announced opportunity to relocate our primary campus from 8510 High Ridge Rd. in Ellicott City to the former courthouse in Historic Ellicott City.

In addition to fostering artists, arts organizations, and the arts, the Arts Council’s role is to connect people and the community to the arts.  We are excited about the possibility of relocating to the Old Courthouse – the parking and synergy with the Ellicott City redevelopment plans opens up many possibilities for us to partner with the business community and their existing events and to engage more people in our arts programs.

The Arts Council believes the new location in historic Ellicott City provides us with unique opportunities to build on our signature programs for artists and to expand our audience and improve their experience.  The location will also provide us with the opportunity to apply for Maryland State Arts Council Arts & Entertainment District designation and provide us with the means to promote the galleries, studios, and theatre as a destination to visit with excellent restaurants, unique shops, and ample parking for visitors to extend their stay.

Below you will find questions submitted by our constituents along with answers available at this time.

If you would like to submit additional questions or concerns, please use the Howard County Arts Council Relocation Feedback Form.

If you would like to reach out directly to Howard County Government regarding this project, please email eccourthouseproject@howardcountymd.gov.

Additional information about the Historic Circuit Courthouse and the Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan can be found here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last Updated: 1/17/2025

Organized by topics including Accessibility, Artist Studios & Resident Arts Organization Offices, Arts Advancement Organizations, Community Engagement, Courthouse Co-Tenants, Facility Amenities, Funding, Location, Parking & Public Transportation, Rentals, Timeline, 8510 High Ridge Rd Facility.

Accessibility

Artist Studios & Resident Arts Organization Offices

Arts Advancement Organizations

Community Engagement

Courthouse Co-Tenants

Facility Amenities

Funding

Location

Parking & Public Transportation

Rentals

Timeline

8510 High Ridge Rd Facility