Join artists and art lovers for Paint It! Ellicott City, a plein air paint-out event and exhibit. Walk the streets of Ellicott City's Historic District to shop, eat, and engage with artists painting the city's scenic vistas and old-town charm.

Paint Out: Thursday-Sunday, June 5-8, All Day Artists paint throughout Historic Ellicott City

Reception: Monday, June 9, 6-8pm. Juried exhibit reception and awards ceremony at Howard County Center for the Arts, free and open to the public; featuring the works of 28 juried artists, awards, and remarks by juror Crystal Moll.

Paint It! Ellicott City juror awards including the Gino Awards, two $1,000 cash prizes sponsored by the Manelli Family in honor of Ellicott City artist Gino Manelli (1915-2010). Additional Paint It! awards are made possible through the generous support of these sponsors: AARP Maryland, Howard County Historical Society, Patapsco Heritage Greenway, Blossoms of Hope, Ellicott City Partnership, and the Family of Carole Zink.

Juried Artist Exhibit: June 9-August 2. Gallery Hours: M-F, 10am-8pm; Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 12-4pm; closed July 4.

Please Note: Due to venue renovations in 2025, there are no plans for an Open Paint exhibition event, however artists who are not juried in are encouraged to come to Ellicott City for the weekend and participate in the Paint Out. No registration required.