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Summer 2019 Celebration Sponsors 2017 Celebration of the Arts in Howard County the 22Nd Annual Celebration of the Flaherty QuarterlySummer 2019 Celebration Sponsors 2017 Celebration of the Arts in Howard County The 22nd annual Celebration of the Flaherty. The other talented2019 finalists who performed at the Arts was truly a memorable occasion. Celebration were Tae Ho Hwang, Saxophone; Kate Jackman, Held at Howard Community College’s Classical Voice; Haerin Jee, Violin; Min Sang Kim, Classical Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual Voice; and L’abri Trio, Instrumental Ensemble. and Performing Arts Center on March The evening also included the presentation of the 2018 23rd, the event was a reminder of the Howie Awards, given for outstanding contributions to the arts amazing array of artistic talent right in Howard County. here in our own community. The Howie Award for Outstanding Artist was presented to The evening began with a sump- Brenda Kidera, a contemporary realist painter who has lived tuous reception where guests in Howard County for most of her life. Although she has been sampled fabulous food provided an accomplished artist and teacher for many years, Brenda by area restaurants, bid on beau- revealed that her art education is ongoing. “With each paint- tiful artwork by local artists in ing,” she said, “it is my intention to challenge myself to learn the Art Auction, and enjoyed something new. There is still so much to learn! Passing this 2019 Rising Star winner Curtis Bannister performs musical entertainment by the knowledge on to my students at the Celebration of the Arts (Photo: John Wisor)Howard Community College a capella over the past 20 years has been group Dragon Scales and musicians from The Columbia immensely gratifying.” Orchestra. Roving characters in costume from Drama Learning David Matchim, Band Center’s TYA Teen Professional Company added to the festive Director at Centennial High atmosphere. School, received the Howie Following the reception, guests took their seats for the main Award for Outstanding Arts event—the Rising Star Performing Arts Competition and the Educator. David, who was presentation of the 2018 Howie Awards. Mary Kay Sigaty, born in Canada and raised former Howard County Council member, artist, teacher, and in California, moved across active supporter of community and charitable organizations, the country in order to Howie Award honorees Robin Holliday, Brenda Kidera, and David acted as Honorary Chair. Joseph Ritsch, Producing Artistic teach in Howard County. Matchim (HCAC photo) Director for Rep Stage, served as Event Emcee. He explained that a The Rising Star finalists dazzled with their accomplished friend who had done his student and enthusiastic performances, leaving the audience with a teaching here had been so ‘blown away difficult task—selecting a winner. When the ballots had all been by the level of support arts programs received in the counted, Curtis Bannister was revealed as the winner of the schools,’ it convinced David that Howard County was where 2019 Rising Star title for his dynamic rendition of “Make Them he wanted to be. “It truly takes a community to build a suc- Hear You” from Ragtime by cessful arts program,” he added. Lynn Ahrens and Stephen k [Continued inside] Than Celebration Sponsors 2019 You! e It an ‘A Columbia Association Schochor, Federico and Staton, P.A. Edible Arrangements ak RT The Danker DeCapite Group at Janet & Richard Schreibstein Grille 620* -fu Sustaining Star $5,000+ M ll Morgan Stanley Tracey Pullo Schutty The Kings Contrivance Restaurant ’ Corporate Office Properties Trust Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, LLC Sunrise Rotary Club of Ellicott City Leelynn’s Dining Room & Lounge Sum Howard Bank Sue & Buddy Emerson Talkin & Oh, LLP Lib’s Grill m Howard County General Hospital Julie Hughes Jenkins & Frank Jenkins Holly H. Thomas, Esq. Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar e Elizabeth & Ken Lundeen r KatzAbosch Toby’s Dinner Theatre Maggiano’s Little Italy M&T Bank Freda Lee-McCann & Kevin McCann Sharonlee & Robert Vogel Mango Grove ! Stephen Teller Phyllis & James L. Madachy Whiting-Turner Putting on the Ritz* The Mall in Columbia Ranazul Supporting Stars $2,500+ Media Sponsor Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Mary Jo & Scribner Messenger Custom Media Options Silver Diner Register for The Howard Hughes Corporation Morgan-Keller Construction Tino’s Italian Bistro Lowe Wealth Advisors Mulitz-Gudelsky Family Food Stars Wegmans our Visual & Absolutely Perfect Catering* Residences at Vantage Point Offit | Kurman Beer & wine provided by Performing Arts Toby & Hal Orenstein Clyde’s of Columbia | The Soundry Cameo Stars $1,000+ Union Craft Brewing & Lanterna Summer Camps Susan & Steven Porter Cured | 18th & 21st Mary & Earl Armiger Distributors today at Brenda & Steve Poynot Dandelion Bistro * Food Display Award Winners hocoarts.org Join us for the BIG Big Reveal! Head StART in ART Courtyard Mosaic Mural Unveiling June 27, 6pm | Howard County Center for the Arts We’re thrilled to announce the addition of a them into place as they stunning new mosaic mural to the Center for learned related lessons the Arts courtyard! Join the Arts Council about shapes, the use of and County Executive Calvin Ball simple tools, and the need (invited) for a special reception to to ‘reduce, reuse, and celebrate the unveiling of this recycle.’ project completed through The mosaic residency our Head StART in ART was funded through grants Artist-in-Residence program. from the Isadore and Nearly 20 years ago, the Bertha Gudelsky Family Arts Council developed a part- Foundation, Maryland nership with the Ellicott City Head State Arts Council 50th Start Center to establish an artist-in-residence program for Anniversary Public Art children ages 3-5 who are enrolled in Head Start. Across Maryland, and Wells Head StART in ART provides the children with an Fargo. Head Start is a in-depth, hands-on artistic experience they might federally funded otherwise never have and ensures them access program to the arts. The mosaic residency celebrates that has this long-standing partnership and the finished helped low- mural will bring color, light, and beauty to the income families across the country since 1965. building that is home to both organizations. The evening will also include an opening night Over the course of two school years, artist reception for the Columbia Film Festival, pre- Susan Stockman worked with small groups sented by Columbia Festival of the Arts, and the of Head Start students to assemble screening of two comedic, Maryland-based feature the mosaic. More than 200 films, Nothing from Something and I Like Me. Visit students participated, columbiafilmfestival.org for ticket information. placing tiles and gluing Artist Susan Stockman and Ellicott City Head Start students work on the mural project C (HCAC photos) HCAC ANNOUNCES ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS The Arts Council’s Arts Scholarship Program provides funding Juliana Torres • Centennial High School, Instrumental Music to exceptional college-bound seniors from Howard County who (Cello) are pursuing a career in the arts. Our 2019 recipients are: Laressa Winters • Atholton High School, Instrumental Music Gabrielle Aidam • Long Reach High School, Visual Art (Bassoon) Zachary Garrigus • Atholton High School, Visual Art/Film Four years ago, local businesses established the Business Garrett Jacob • Reservoir High School, Vocal Music/ Partnership for the Arts Scholarship at Howard Community Songwriting College. This year, the Business Partnership scholarship for per- Noella Moon • Wilde Lake High School, Visual Art forming arts was awarded to HCC student Neal Chakrabarti, a Caleb Park • Long Reach High School, Instrumental Music music major. Congratulations to all 2019 scholarship recipients! (Cello) Learn more about the many resources available for artists, Website Spotlight arts groups, and art lovers on our award-winning website. Special Projects • From our Head StART in ART program to the Fabulous 50+ Players and our Open House & Holiday Sale, we’re always reaching out to new audiences and working to make the arts accessible to all. Learn more about these and our other ongoing community initiatives in the Special Projects section of our website, located under Learn & Participate in the Explore menu at hocoarts.org. Celebration of the Arts in Howard County [Continued from front page] The Howie Award for Outstanding Business Supporter of the The Coleen2019 West Leadership in the Arts Award was pre- Arts went to HorseSpirit Arts Gallery, founded by Robin Holliday. sented to Theresa Colvin, Executive Director of Mid Atlantic Arts As Robin accepted the award, she explained that owning an Foundation and former Executive Director of the Maryland State art gallery had been a dream of hers since she was eight years Arts Council. Theresa’s roots run deep in Howard County, where old. She envisioned a place “where art could help heal a broken she has resided for many years and where she once served as spirit,” and dreamed of creating “a community of local artists Deputy Director and, later, Acting Director of the Howard County who would support one another.” When she created HorseSpirit Arts Council. Referencing her work in the arts at the local, Arts Gallery, “this dream came to life.” Her hope is that the gallery state, and now regional level, Theresa said, “I know first-hand will be an active, contributing member of Howard County’s arts the power and impact of community arts development,” and community for decades to come. expressed her gratitude to the elected officials whose support of A special Legacy in the Arts Award was presented posthu- public investment in the arts makes it possible. mously to Fern Eisner, a photographer who moved to Columbia Celebration guests also enjoyed performances by Misako early in its history and was actively involved in the development Ballet Company; The Young Columbians; Ana Lane and Lindsey of the town’s arts scene. Fern’s children accepted the award Litka; 2018 Rising Star Award winner Junghoon Park; and on behalf of their mother. Her daughter Jordana Glazer spoke accompanist Patricia of Fern’s energy and zest for life.
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