PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2025
Contact: Miles Warren
artcenterdirector@hocoarts.org
(410) 313-2787
Howard County Arts Council Announces Two New Exhibits: Resident Visual Artist Exhibit 2025 and The Light Ekphrastic: Creative Spark
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – The Howard County Arts Council is pleased to announce two new exhibits opening April 11 and on view through May 25, 2025: Resident Visual Artist Exhibit 2025 and The Light Ekphrastic: Creative Spark.
Resident Visual Artist Exhibit 2025 is the Arts Council’s annual showcase of recent work by artists with studios at the Center for the Arts.
The Light Ekphrastic is a non-profit quarterly online journal dedicated to the creation of new written and visual artworks through collaboration between artists. Curated by founder and editor Jenny O’Grady and Melissa Penley Cormier, this exhibit celebrates the completion of over 50 issues of The Light Ekphrastic and features works by artists who have contributed over the years.
Both exhibits will be on view from April 11 through May 25, 2025, with a free public reception on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 6-8pm featuring live music, refreshments, and open artist studios. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, and Sunday 12-4pm. For the most up-to-date information on holiday and weather-related closures, or to learn more about HCAC programs and exhibits, call (410) 313-2787 or visit hocoarts.org.