The Howard County Arts Council's annual gala has gone virtual for 2020! The virtual event will include a screening of our popular Rising Star Performing Arts Competition, presentation of the Howie Awards, and an online art auction. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite performing artist while chatting online with friends & Rising Star finalists, and the performance and voting will be available on demand through Sunday, August 30. All guests will also have the option to choose a food voucher to a participating restaurant

On Monday, August 31 at 8 pm, ticketed guests are invited to join us online for the live announcement of the winner of the Rising Star competition and be among the first to meet this year’s Rising Star.