Art Maryland 2026

Who can apply

Artists working in all media, 18 years or older, residing in Maryland or within a 100-mile radius of Ellicott City, Maryland, are invited to submit up to three works completed in the last two years and not previously shown in the Howard County Arts Council (HoCo Arts) galleries. All work must fit through a standard doorway measuring 54” x 80” and fit appropriately in HoCo Arts galleries. Maximum height is 9’ 6”. 2-D work cannot weigh more than 50 lbs. For 3-D work weighing over 50lbs, artists must provide their own pedestals and installation assistance approved by HoCo Arts at least two weeks in advance of installation. All artworks must be original. No reproductions (including giclée and commercially printed or computer-generated reproductions of paintings, drawings, etc.) will be accepted.. Artists may submit images of up to three works (one image for each two-dimensional work and one or two images for each three-dimensional work). Mailed entries will not be accepted. Entries must be individual files in .jpg format. Time-based work must be submitted as .avi, .wav, .mov, or .m4a files. Files must be labeled with the artist’s last name, first initial, and the entry number corresponding to the entry form (e.g. SmithJ_1.jpg). Each file should be less than 1MB. Except for film or video-based work, we cannot accept video or digital presentations (including PowerPoint). The deadline to submit is August 1, 2026.. Application must include:. All work must be ready-to-hang and framed, wired or with proper hanging devices attached and instructions where necessary. Sawtooth hangers and adhesives are not allowed. HoCo Arts reserves the right to refuse any piece that is improperly presented, considered unsafe, or delivered with improper installation or hanging devices. A limited number of pedestals are available for 3D work. Digital media artists are responsible for providing their own equipment.