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28th annual Celebration of the Arts in Howard County

October 25, 2025, 6-10pm 

Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center 

Howard Community College 

Honorary Chair: Kristi Smith, President of the Maryland Region for Howard Hughes

Tickets are going fast for this year’s Celebration of the Arts — don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable evening!

Join us at 6 pm for a lively two-hour reception featuring a gourmet tasting experience from Howard County’s top culinary artists and a chance to bid on stunning works during the Art Auction.

At 8 pm, the excitement continues with the Rising Star Performing Arts Competition, spotlighting the county’s most talented emerging performers. The evening also includes the presentation of the Howie Awards, celebrating those who create, teach, and champion the arts in our community.

To close out the night, you’ll cast your vote to help crown the next Rising Star, who will receive a $5,000 cash prize!

Kristi Smith, President of the Maryland Region for Howard Hughes, will serve as Honorary Chair, and Terry N. Eberhardt will reprise his role as Event Emcee.

$100 ticket includes reception and live performance in the Smith Theatre. $50 ticket includes the reception and simulcast viewing in the Studio Theatre. Reserve your seats at hocoarts.org/celebration or call (410)313-2787.

Interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteer? Visit the website or contact us directly to get involved. Proceeds support the Howard County Arts Council’s grant and arts education initiatives. Visit hocoarts.org/celebration for more!

Help us launch this year’s Rising Star as these performing artists take the stage at the Celebration of the Arts to compete for a $5,000 cash prize that will help pave their way to stardom. Audience members will cast ballots for their favorite performance, the ballots will be tallied, and the 2024 Rising Star winner will be announced live on stage!

The Rising Stars competing at this year’s Celebration are:

The 27th annual Celebration of the Arts in Howard County will be held on Saturday, November 2, from 6-10pm at the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College. Tickets are available online at www.hocoarts.org/celebration. Get yours today!