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HoCo Arts’ Annual Meeting and Grant Awards Ceremony

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HoCo Arts’ Annual Meeting and Grant Awards Ceremony

(L to R): HoCo Arts Executive Director Coleen West; Howard County Executive Calvin Ball; Maryland State Delegate Jessica Feldmark; Howard County Councilmember Deb Jung; Maryland State Senator Clarence Lam; HoCo Arts Board Vice President Andrea Magers; Maryland State Delegate Natalie Ziegler; and Howard County Poet Laureate Truth Thomas, pictured with several Community Arts Development grantees at the FY26 Grants Award Ceremony on September 19, 2025. (Courtesy of Howard County Government)

HoCo Arts’ Annual Meeting and Grant Awards Ceremony

Over 170 arts supporters were on hand as 654,618 in grant awards were presented at the Arts Council’s Annual Meeting on September 19. Grants were awarded to 25 Howard County organizations, 9 Howard County public schools, and 12 Baltimore City arts and cultural organizations in support of general operations, artist residencies, and special projects in the arts.

Additionally, awards were announced for the new IAM Creativity (Individual Artist Merit and Creativity) grants program. This year’s awards were given in Music and Film disciplines.

Congratulations to our FY2026 grant recipients and best wishes for a successful year! For a list of FY2026 grant recipients or to learn more about the Arts Council’s grant programs, click here.