ELLICOTT CITY, MD — The Annual HoCo Open Art Exhibit kicks off Jan. 17 with a special reception from 6-8 p.m. at 8510 High Ridge Rd. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. The non-juried annual exhibit celebrates artists who live, work or study in Howard County. Eligible artists age 18 and older were encouraged to submit one piece of ready-to-hang original worked created in the past two years to the Howard County Arts Council for consideration and inclusion in the exhibit.