Shows and Events
MEMBER RESOURCES:
2024 Spring Artfest
We are back at Honey's Harvest Farm again for our Spring Show this year!
Lots of traffic in this fun and rustic setting with live music, food/drink vendors, and outdoor picnic tables to pack a picnic and browse local art.
Below is everything you need to know, or use the quick links
to jump to exactly what you need.
Use the graphics at the end to
help us promote the show!
SHOW DETAILS
2024 Spring Artfest
May 11-12 and 18-19 10am-4pm
This year our Spring Show will require all new work for the initial hanging. As pieces sell, they can be replaced with work you have shown with us before.
Show Captains
DON'T WAIT! SIGN UP
TO BE A PART OF THE
SPRING ARTFEST!
Early Bird Deadline: APRIL 5
Location:
Honey's Harvest Farm
5801 Brookswood Rd.
Lothian, MD 20711
To easily find the event, type "Honey’s Harvest Farm"
on your GPS and follow the signs when you get close.
Show Dates/Times:
Saturday and Sunday over 2 weekends
May 11, 12 and 18, 19 10am - 4pm
Special Events:
Meet the Artists Reception, Saturday, May 11 3pm–5pm
Studio Intrepid Daily, noon - 3pm
Setup Crew (deliver/setup panels and lighting):
Tuesday May 7, 10am - 1pm
Artists check-in artwork and setup displays / hang art:
Wed May 8 9am - noon and 3pm-5pm
Thurs May 9 9am - noon and 3pm-5pm
Take Down (artists take down displays; setup crew break down panels):
Sunday May 19, 4 - 6pm
To Participate:
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SIGN UP NOW!
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$40 for 2D or 3D
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$60 for BOTH 2D and 3D (if space allows)
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Credit Card fee $2
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Late fee of $10 applies after April 5
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Final Deadline to apply is April 19
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Mail check to: MCAG Treasurer, c/o Fran Thompson, P.O. Box 111, Mayo, MD 21106
GET READY
Prepare for Check-In and Hanging!
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Frame and prepare work for display
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Download and fill out the show form templates: Artist statement, wall display labels, and the panel layout (for 2D artists)
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Download and fill out your inventory form - and submit by the deadline!
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Label your work with barcode and informational card (see forms list)
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Create/update and print your artist bio (see template in forms list)
Questions? Reach out to your mentor or one of the Show Captains for guidance.
Show Forms
Inventory:
Due to Lisa Fairbank by April 27
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Inventory Form Completion Instructions >
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2024 Artfest Inventory Form (Excel download)
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Display Cards:
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Artist Statement card template - (Word docx file)>
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If you have issues contact Lisa Fairbank for an emailed copy
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Panel Layout template > (Excel)
MCAG Show Standards > (as of July 2018)
MCAG Expense Reimbursement form > Submit to Treasurer
SPREAD
THE WORD!
Ways You Can Help Promote the Show
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Send 1 or 2 images of your work (with title and media) to help us promote the show
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Subscribe to the MCAG Facebook page and Like, Comment, and Share our social media posts.
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Create your own social media posts about the art you'll be showing. Tag MCAG so we can share your public posts too!
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Need Help? Ask your show captains
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Download and share the show graphics
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Email your friends and contacts
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Print out the flyers and post at work, in local businesses, libraries, and public bulletin boards
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Watch for upcoming emails and announcements about other ways to engage!
Show Graphics
PRINT GRAPHICS:
Save the Date, 4-up (Coming soon)
5x7 postcard (front only)
5x7 postcard (front & back)
SOCIAL/DIGITAL GRAPHICS: (Coming soon)
Facebook Cover image
Facebook Event image
Facebook Share image (for timeline posts)
Instagram Share image (square)