Art Contest

Open to Youth, Adults & Seniors
May 1–June 24

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?

Rewards

Winners will be selected by an open voting process beginning in late June. Winning artists will receive a $200 Visa gift card and a chance to celebrate with their families, HOC staff and HOC Commissioners. Winning entries will be publicly displayed at HOC’s Silver Spring headquarters offices.

Entry deadline: 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 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 Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
• Public voting begins June 26 – Jul 3, 2026.
• Winners will be acknowledged at the July HOC Commissioners meeting.
• All entries will become the property of the Housing Opportunities Commission and may be used for publicity purposes.

Submit Artwork