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Sunday, September 27, 2009
2010 Columbia Festival of the Arts Poster Contest
For the seventh year, the Columbia Festival of the Arts will feature an original piece of artwork by a Howard County K-12 student on its 2010 brochures, programs and posters. The winning artwork will be purchased from the student for a cash prize of $500.
Certificates will be awarded for the best entry in each grade level and also for juror’s and director’s choice. The selected pieces will be on display at the Festival from June 11-26, 2010.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
The Importance of the Arts to Maryland’s Tourism Industry
The Importance of the Arts to Maryland’s Tourism Industry
By Nichole Hickey, Executive Director, Columbia Festival of the Arts
According to a survey commissioned by the Maryland State Arts Council, more than 89% of Marylanders acknowledged going to a movie, seeing a live theatre or musical performance, attending an arts festival or visiting an arts gallery during the past year. In fact, according to the survey, three-quarters of Marylanders have encouraged someone they know to pursue their interest in creating or performing arts, and nearly 25% of Marylanders consider themselves to be either active or aspiring artists themselves. Seven in ten people have purchased something handmade by an artist or craftsman.
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