Rising Star Competition

Are you Howard County’s next rising star?

Each year, we choose up to 10 rising stars to compete for our $5,000 Rising Star Award. Emerging performing artists with roots in Howard County can apply to be among the finalists who will perform at our Celebration gala — with the winner voted on by the audience!

The competition is open to performers, both individuals and ensembles (up to four members), ages 18-35, who live, train, work or perform regularly in Howard County or have done so in the past.

We’re currently accepting applications for the 2021 Rising Star Performing Arts Competition.

See our website for complete application and audition requirements.

Early-Bird Applications Due (no fee): October 1, 2020

Deadline for all applications ($10 fee if submitted after October 1): November 1, 2020 – online payment will be available on our website after October 1.

For more info, or to apply, go to www.hocoarts.org/explore/opportunities-artists-arts-groups/grants/rising-star/#1501006566826-d522aad2-407c