The 28th annual Celebration of the Arts in Howard County will take place on Saturday, October 25 from 6–10 pm at the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College in Columbia.
This year’s Honorary Chair is Kristi Smith, President of the Maryland Region for Howard Hughes, and Terry N. Eberhardt returns as our dynamic Event Emcee.
The evening begins at 6pm with a lively two-hour reception featuring:
- an Art Auction featuring the work of local artists
- Tastings from Howard County’s top culinary artists
- Raffle baskets filled with exciting prizes
At 8pm, guests take their seats for the Rising Star Performing Arts Competition and the presentation of the Howie Awards.
Eight talented performing artists will take the stage to compete for the audience vote and a $5,000 cash prize. Between performances, we will celebrate this year’s Howie Award honorees—individuals who create, teach, and support the arts in our community. The evening concludes with the announcement of this year’s Rising Star winner!
Experience Howard County’s signature arts gala!
Tickets are available now:
$100 – includes reception and live performance in the Smith Theatre
$50 – includes reception and simulcast viewing in the Studio Theatre
Reserve your seats today at hocoarts.org/tickets or call (410) 313- 2787.
Interested in getting more involved? Explore sponsorship opportunities or sign up for volunteer roles. All proceeds support the Arts Council’s scholarships and arts education initiatives. Join us for a night of inspiration, creativity, and community celebration!