Celebration of the Arts in Howard County 2026

Schedule

Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

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Location

Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center | Columbia, MD

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Join HoCo Arts for Howard County's signature arts celebration—an unforgettable evening honoring the creativity, talent, and impact of our local arts community!
🎨 An incredible art auction
🍽️ Delicious offerings from local culinary sponsors
🏆 The presentation of the Howie Awards
⭐ The Rising Star Performing Arts Competition
Celebrate the artists, performers, and supporters who make Howard County shine. Get your $100 or $50 tickets today at hocoarts.org/celebration.
📸 Pictured: 2025 Rising Star Lynique Webster performing at Celebration of the Arts. Photo by Katie Simmons-Barth (katiesimmonsbarth.com).
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Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy,Columbia, Maryland, United States

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