Art Contest

Open to Youth, Adults & Seniors
May 1–June 1

The Housing Opportunities Commission is working every day to provide homes and build communities for the people of Montgomery County. We do that with our safe, high-quality affordable housing and supportive services that enhance lives. And we’re always looking for ways to do more — for what’s next.

The HOC Building What’s Next — Together Art Contest is your chance to express your vision of what that concept means to you. Is it a feeling? Is it about an actual place — a building, where you live or learn or work? Or is it a personal or family goal or achievement that you’re working toward?

Judging

Winners will be selected by HOC Commissioners. Winning artists will receive a $200 Visa gift card and a chance to celebrate with their families, HOC staff and HOC Commissioners on July 8, 2026. Winning entries will be publicly displayed at HOC’s Silver Spring headquarters offices.

Entry deadline: 11:59 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2026
There is no fee to enter.

Rules

• The contest is open to all HOC residents – youth, adults and seniors alike.
• The artwork must be about what Building What’s Next – Together means to you.
• You must complete a submission form, including a clear, unretouched photo of your artwork.
• All entries must be submitted with a brief (three to five sentences) written reflection about your piece.
• Your artwork must be original – no copyrighted art / logos are allowed.
• Acceptable formats and size (24″ x 36″; paint, pencil, ink, charcoal, etc., on canvas or digital art)
• No entry fee
• Only one entry allowed per household
• All entries must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026.
• Winners will be announced June 30, 2026 and acknowledged at the July 8 HOC Commissioners meeting.
• All entries will become the property of the Housing Opportunities Commission and may be used for publicity purposes.

Submit Artwork