Artists wishing to discuss their work with their peers and receive help with problematic works are welcome to attend the Howard County Art Guild?s open critique session on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Artists may bring up to three pieces.
The session will take place at the Howard County Center for the Arts, located at 8510 High Ridge Road in Ellicott City. For more information, call 301-854-3478.
Gifts for art lovers
More than 40 hand-picked artists will display their charismatic and eccentric holiday gifts at the Creative Alliance?s Merry Mart! on Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Works for sale include jewelry by Laurie Flannery and Sue Lowe, new creations from Baltimore Glassworks, Mark Supik?s turned bowls, Monica Broere?s ceramics, Devin Mack?s wire sculptures and much more. The event is free; a cash bar will be available. Creative Alliance is located at 3134 Eastern Ave. in Baltimore. For details, call 410-276-1651.

