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Paint It! Ellicott City 2025 Juried Plein Air Paint-Out

HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

Funding Amount

$4,000+

Deadline

April 14, 2026

6 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Paint It! Ellicott City Juried Plein Air Paint-Out and Exhibition

Funder: Howard County Arts Council

Geographic Scope: Ellicott City, Maryland

Overview: Paint It! Ellicott City is an annual juried plein air paint-out where artists set up easels throughout Ellicott City's historic district to capture the town's unique charms while competing for awards.

Award: A minimum of $4,000 in juror awards

Paint-Out Dates: June 5-8, 2026

Opening Reception: June 9, 2026 from 6-8pm at the Howard County Center for the Arts

Exhibition: June through August 2026 at the Howard County Center for the Arts

Reception Details:

  • Live music

  • Light refreshments

  • Presentation of juror awards
  • Open Paint Note: Due to venue renovations in 2025, there are no plans for an Open Paint exhibition event; however, artists who are not juried are encouraged to participate in the Paint Out during the weekend.

    Contact:

  • Miles Warren

  • artcenterdirector@hocoarts.org

  • (410) 313-2787
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Visit hocoarts.submittable.com for entry information and application
    2. Submit juried artist application through Submittable portal
    3. Submit by deadline for consideration

    Application Deadline: April 14, 2026

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    Fields of Work

    artsvisual-artists

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