DoART! with MCAG Our "DoArt" workshop and demo events are a great way to interact with the MCAG artists, get hands-on with a new technique, and … simply put … just have a lot of fun! Upcoming Event June 26, 5-7:00 pm ABOUT THE ARTIST: Jay Anderson James “Jay” Anderson, Ph.D., has been teaching art for decades (so you’re in good hands). A member of the Muddy Creek Artists Guild, he specializes in helping beginners feel comfortable, relaxed, and maybe even a little proud of what they create. As a bonus, this DoART! is being held during our popular ArtFest Show and Sale. Come early to shop before the workshop begins. Don't delay! Register now. The DoART workshops sell out quickly. DoART! at ArtFest Show & Sale Sip & Sketch: Where "Bad" Drawings are Half the Fun! with artist Jay Anderson Draw. Sip. Laugh. Repeat. With your pencil in one hand a glass of wine in the other, join us for a relaxed, laughter-filled evening of sketching portraits in a cozy barn setting. We'll kick things off with a simple, no-pressure demo (promise--it's painless), then you'll learn to sketch a portrait of yourself or your friend. Results may range from impressive to unforgettable...either way you'll be smiling. What to expect: A quick, easy way to start drawing faces Partner sketching (funny attempts encouraged!) A casual, social atmosphere Plenty of laughs Leave with a nicely matted portrait you created yourself No experience needed--seriously. All supplies for the workshop are provided in the cost of your registration. Join us! EVENT REGISTRATION: $35 Registration includes all materials as well as a complimentary glass of wine. The artist will demonstrate the technique and provide tips and guidance throughout the workshop. Other MCAG member artists will be available for support as well. Click to share on social media: Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Register Now! Space is limited to 30 seats! Click to Register

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is a group of artists living or working in southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Members sell their work online and at pop-up art exhibitions throughout the year. Welcome to the MUDDY CREEK Artists Guild A roving band of artists in southern Anne Arundel County, MD Featured image: Members pause for a photo before wrapping up the 2025 Artfest show. Photography by Monica Hawse. SHOP ONLINE JOIN MCAG OUR ARTISTS Current, Upcoming and Recent Events Click Here for Details! Sip n' Sketch DoART! with Jay Anderson, June 26, 2026 News from the Blog Member Highlight: David Brault David Brault sketching at Rise Up Coffee, November 2024 David Brault appears to be a quiet and unassuming man. Yet, if ever it were true,... Dec 19, 2024 Nurturing “ Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” Ruth Reichl, American chef and food writer Bringing... Nov 15, 2024 Guild donation delivers dreams Do you ever wonder what happens with the monetary donation Muddy Creek Artists Guild makes to the art programs in South County schools?... May 18, 2024 Stay up-to-date with the latest news and announcements from MCAG JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! Follow us on social media! #MuddyCreekArtists Follow us on social media for more great pieces and event updates!

Bailey_watercolors MCAG_ArtShowSign DoArt Studio Tour Dennis Studio Art Education Fund Collage DoArt Art in Bloom 2025 Studio Intrepid Support the Muddy Creek Artists Guild Muddy Creek Artists Guild welcomes you to join us in encouraging, supporting, and promoting the original art of southern Anne Arundel County artists. The focus of the Guild is to show and sell local artwork and to educate our members and the public about art, the importance of art to our culture, and how it contributes to the quality of life in South County. In addition to our shows and sales, our work includes community outreach and the Arts Education Fund . These efforts would not be possible without the generous support of people like you! If you are interested in supporting Muddy Creek Artists Guild, please read below to learn more about the ways you can support us. PATRONS Learn More Interested in art, but not an artist? Want to engage with and champion the work of MCAG artists? EVENT SPONSORS Learn More Are you a business interested in supporting local art and culture in Southern Anne Arundel County? Other Donations Patrons Even if you are not an artist, your support and involvement in the Guild is most welcome—we love our patrons! Patrons are invited to attend one Do Art event per year on us. They can serve on committees, volunteer at shows, and can participate in all of our meetings and workshops. A Patron cannot show artwork—for that, you must go through the artist member process noted above. Interested in becoming a patron? Simply complete the application form and return it with your fee of $100 (or more) to join us. Click the button below to complete our online app: Patron Application Event Sponsors We're proud to partner with local businesses! Event Sponsors are persons, companies or organizations that provide financial support or in-kind-donation for Guild-organized exhibitions and other art-related events or projects. In return, the Guild will promote and acknowledge you as our sponsor in advertising the event. Any contribution is welcome from those who wish to sponsor our events and programs. For a $100 contribution per event (or in-kind donations of an equivalent value) your company name or logo may be included as “Sponsors” on promotional materials including show programs, the event webpage and on our social media. Sponsors shall provide their logo or business name to be included in our promotional materials, subject to space availability and design preferences of the Guild's graphic designer. Two signs will be placed at events acknowledging All Event Sponsors; one sign to be placed at the cashier's table, and the other in a prominent location near reception. For a $250 contribution per year, you can be an "Annual Events Sponsor" in exchange for promotion as a Sponsor at ALL our events, including “Do Arts”. Click the button below to complete our online app: Event Sponsor Application Donations Even if you are not in a position to become a Patron or Event Sponsor, you can still make a donation to the Muddy Creek Artists Guild. Donations can be made to the general operations of the Guild or to the Arts Education Fund. General operation donations may be used for such things as artists' professional development, show related expenses, or other vital Guild activities. Donations to the Arts Education Fund directly support the art programs in public schools in southern Anne Arundel County. Either way, your donation will contribute to promoting the arts in South County. THANK YOU! Note: If you are donating in honor or memory of someone else, please make sure to include their name when you click through to the payment site. Donate to MCAG MCAG Operations Donate to the Arts Education Fund Arts Education If you have any questions about the Guild, donations, sponsorship, or patronage, please contact us !

Shows and Events MEMBER RESOURCES: Below is everything you need to know, or use the quick links to jump to exactly what you need. Use the graphic s at the end to help us promote the tour! 2025 Open Studio Tour SHOW DETAILS Show Captains, Location, Schedule, and more SHOW APPLICATION Deadline to apply: September 5, 2025 SHOW GRAPHICS Downloadable Files You Can Use to Help Promote the Show! SHOW DETAILS 2025 Studio Tour October 25-26, 2025 11am-5pm Show Captains Anita Ewing Kathie Staska DON'T WAIT! SIGN UP TO BE A PART OF THE STUDIO TOUR ! Deadline: September 5th Location: Your studio, or at a host studio*. *A participating artist who has offered the use of additional space in their studio for another artist(s) is considered a host studio. The co-Captains will arrange the pairing of artists with host studios. NOTE: Davidsonville Family Recreation Center may also be used as a "host studio". Artists at all locations (including DFRC) are expected to set up a demonstration of their work process in addition to exhibiting their work. "Demonstration" can mean a live demo, or a display, photos or videos of your process. To Participate: SIGN UP CLOSED $30 Credit Card fee $1 Final Deadline to apply is September 5 Mail check to: MCAG Treasurer, c/o Fran Thompson, P.O. Box 111, Mayo, MD 21106 OR Click here to Pay SHOW FEE ONLINE Show Details ShowGraphics SPREAD THE WORD! Show Graphics Show Forms Ways You Can Help Promote the Show Send 1 or 2 images of your work (with title and media) to help us promote the show Send Now > Subscribe to the MCAG Facebook page and Like, Comment, and Share our social media posts. Create your own social media posts about the art you'll be showing. Tag MCAG so we can share your public posts too! Need Help? Ask your show captains Download and share the show graphics Email your friends and contacts Print out the flyers and post at work, in local businesses, libraries, and public bulletin boards Watch for upcoming emails and announcements about other ways to engage! PRINT GRAPHICS: Full page flyer Save the Date 5x7 postcard (front) 5x7 postcard (back) SOCIAL/DIGITAL GRAPHICS: Facebook - Save the Date (pdf) Facebook Share image (for timeline posts) - coming soon Instagram Share image (square) - (png) Wall display label template (Word .docx)

MCAG's annual donations to local school and community art programs MCAG Arts Education Fund The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is committed to supporting local arts education in K-12 schools and beyond through its Arts Education Fund. Guild members donate art work at each show with all proceeds from those sales going to the Arts Education Fund. Additionally, we select a few magnificent works to raffle off at each show, with proceeds from ticket sales supporting the fund. By purchasing raffle tickets or buying donated art designated for the Art Education Fund, show visitors support art education in our local county schools, while simultaneously taking home some amazing art. Funds raised in 2025 will be distributed to the two middle schools (Southern and Central) in southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Donate to MCAG's Arts Education Fund Directly > 2024 - Arts Education Fund In 2024, the funds raised at our shows were earmarked for the art departments at Southern and South River High Schools. In early 2025, we delivered $1,656 to each school. Southern High School serves approximately 1,080 students, about half of whom are involved in the art program. South River High School has about 1,700 students, and taking at least one art credit is a requirement for graduation. It was great to see such strong and vibrant art programs at both high schools. We were delighted to see the variety of mediums and subjects the art students are exposed to--clay, acrylic and oil painting, watercolor, photography, archeological art, drawing, collage, fiber, to name a few. Top image (left to right): Southern H.S. Principal Angela Hopkins, MCAG President Kendra Smith, Southern Art Department Chair Marlene Kramer, and MCAG member Roxanne Weidele. Bottom image (left to right): South River H.S. art teacher Joe Germershausen, Kendra Smith, and MCAG Secretary Marcia Goldstein-Nathans. 2023 - Arts Education Fund In 2023, all funds raised at our pop-up art shows were designated for the art departments of the elementary schools in southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Thanks to all of our local supporters and art lovers we had 3 successful shows. During February 2024, we were able to give checks for $1,000 to each of the 9 elementary schools: Deale, Edgewater, Central, Davidsonville, Lothian, Mayo, Shady Side, Traceys Landing, and Central Special. To read a follow up about the schools and see what they were able to do with this gift, read this Blog post . Some of the art donated by our member artists. 2022 - Arts Education Fund MCAG members voted to use proceeds from its 2022 annual Holiday "Gifts from the Arts" show to support the art departments of the local middle schools in southern Anne Arundel County, MD. We delivered $3,472 to the art teachers in our local middle schools to support art projects for the children. 2021 - Arts Education Fund In 2021, MCAG unanimously voted to take proceeds from the 2021 shows to support the art departments of South River High School (Edgewater) and Southern High School (Harwood) to enhance their art programming. On February 22, 2022, members presented each school with a check for $1,445.82. "Since our founding in 2009, the Guild (MCAG) has contributed thousands of dollars in art scholarships and donations to local students and schools. It is a critical part of MCAG's mission of bringing arts to our south county community," expressed Lora Collins, President of Muddy Creek Artists Guild. Top image: MCAG members Joanne Riley, Lora Collins (Guild President), and Linda Donahue (second, third, and fourth from left) present the donation to Sharon Litting, Art Department Chair (in front with check), Principal Stacey Smith (at right), and several students of South River High School in Edgewater, Md. Bottom image: MCAG members Joanne Riley, Lora Collins (Guild President), and Linda Donahue present the donation to art teacher Marlene Kramer (with check) and students at Southern High School in Harwood, Md. Read the Press Release >

MUDDY CREEK Artists Guild A roving band of artists in southern Anne Arundel County, MD Please Pardon Our Dust … MUDDY CREEK Artists Guild A roving band of artists in southern Anne Arundel County, MD Our new site is currently under construction! We are regularly adding more content, so check back soon. If you have a question or need, please contact us at muddycreekartists@gmail.com August 14, 2020: The Muddy Creek Artists Guild would like to extend its well wishes to our friends and fans, as well as a word of thanks for everyone's patience as we regroup. To say the last few months have been challenging would be quite an understatement. But we're cooking up some new things to help reengage—safely—very soon! Stay tuned for some exciting updates from the Guild, including online demos and virtual studio tours, more updates on what artists are working on at home via social media, and an online store! To be sure you get these updates and more, join our mailing list . In the News: About Us The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is based in Southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Having celebrated its 10th year in 2019, the Guild remains dedicated to providing our artists with opportunities to share their artwork with the community through free art shows held at locations around the area, undertaking community art projects, supporting young artists through the arts education funds raised at our shows, and hosting field trips to build art appreciation. WELCOME! Learn about our roving band of intrepid artists and our mission to encourage, support and promote the original art of southern Anne Arundel County artists. Learn More >> Check out our FREE demo Kitchen Lithography with Aislinn Weidele Available now on the MCAG YouTube Channel! Watch Now >> Click here for the materials list— try the technique yourself > Welcome ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Featured Artwork: Ceramic Tea Set Sencha by Yang-Ja Wickner LET'S SHOP

Muddy Creek Artists Guild Holiday Show 2025 Muddy Creek Artists Guild Holiday Art Show & Sale The Muddy Creek Artist Guild is thrilled to announce our ever popular Holiday Art Show and Sale .... and it starts on Black Friday! We have extended the weekends this year to give you more time to shop and browse. And that's not all. We are popping up at a new, bigger location in the heart of South County. Come explore unique creations from over 40 local South County artists in a range of media, including jewelry, photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture and wood, ceramics and pottery, fiber, and more! The show will offer opportunities to engage with local artists, get inspired by the variety of new work from long-time and new members, as well as shop for unique artwork and gift items! All ages are welcome. This event is free and open to the public. Dates: Nov 28 - Dec 14 2025 Hours: Thursday - Friday Noon-7pm Saturday - Sunday 10am - 5pm (Sat Dec 13 open til 7pm) NEW Location: 5078 Solomons Island Rd, Lothian, MD 20711 The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is a roving band of intrepid artists whose mission is to support and promote the original art of southern Anne Arundel County artists. In this show, the Guild will present a professional art gallery experience, featuring a wide range of subjects and influences, from abstract to realism. You will see how our special Chesapeake Bay inspires the work of several of our artists. Some of the media types include painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, mixed media, etching, textiles & sculptures. The show provides a great opportunity to engage with local artists, as well as shop for unique artworks and gift items. There will be lots of one-of-a-kind, brilliantly conceived works for you to enjoy and purchase. OPEN SHOW FLYER OPEN SHOW FLYER (Spanish) Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Click to share on social media: Show Schedule of Events Friday Nov 28 .................................... First Day of Show and Black Friday! Saturday Dec 6 ................................... Visit with Santa 10:30-12:30 Saturdays and Sundays .......................... Studio Intrepid / DIY Art Workshop Noon - 3pm Saturday Dec 13 ................................... Meet the Artist Reception (door prize) 5-7pm Sneak peek of artwork available for purchase at the show. Check back to see more images as they are posted! Join our mailing list to have updates on this and other MCAG events delivered directly to your inbox! >>

Muddy Creek Artists Guild Spring Show 2025 Art in Bloom Muddy Creek Artists Guild Art in Bloom: Discover, Discuss, Create April 2 -6, 2025 Step into the vibrant world of creativity at Art in Bloom, where the Muddy Creek Artist Guild showcases an exciting collection of all-new works from our talented member artists. This year’s show brings a fresh format, inviting you to not only view the art, but to also engage with the artists through interactive artist talks, live demonstrations, gallery tours, and our new fashion show. While we embrace this new experience, we’re also holding onto some of the beloved traditions of our show. Explore Studio Intrepid (our play-along art table) where you can tap into your own creative side, and participate in our raffle, with proceeds supporting Anne Arundel County Public Schools through the Guild’s Arts Education Fund. As always, join us to mingle with artists, fellow art lovers, and the community. The artwork below represent some of the items that will be raffled off during this show in support of the Arts Education Fund. Stained glass lantern made by Lisa Fairbank Birdhouse made by Tom Dicken Come celebrate the season of renewal and artistic expression at Art in Bloom: Discover, Discuss, Create . Whether you’re discovering new work, engaging in conversation, or creating your own masterpiece, this show is the perfect way to experience art in its fullest form. Dates: April 2 - 6, 2025 Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 am to 7:30 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm Location: 204 Owensville Road, West River, MD 20778 (in the parish hall at Christ Church West River) The event is free and open to the public. The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is a roving band of intrepid artists whose mission is to support and promote the original art of southern Anne Arundel County artists. In this show, the Guild will present a professional art gallery experience, featuring a wide range of subjects and influences, from abstract to realism. You will see how our special Chesapeake Bay inspires the work of several of our artists. Some of the media types include painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, mixed media, etching, textiles & sculptures. The show provides a great opportunity to engage with local artists, as well as shop for unique artworks and gift items. There will be lots of one-of-a-kind, brilliantly conceived works for you to enjoy and purchase. OPEN SHOW FLYER Show Schedule of Events **Activities are in the process of being added. Please check back to see the latest updates** Wednesday, April 2 10:30 am Opens Throughout day Wood turning demo - Chris Bunn 11:30 am Painting demo - Ted Smith 12 noon Gallery tour 2 - 3:00 pm Fashion show 5:00 pm Woodworking demo - B. Saylor 6:00 pm Gallery tour 7:30 pm Closing Chris Bunn at the lathe Thursday, April 3 10:30 am Opens Throughout day Wood turning demo - Chris Bunn 11:30 am Photography demo - Peter West 12 noon Gallery tour 2:00 pm Art talk - Bonnie McLeod "Getting Started in a New Medium" 3 - 5 pm Studio Intrepid - Come make art! 5:00 pm Painting demo - Lindsay Clarke 6:00 pm Gallery tour 7:30 pm Closing Friday, April 4 10:30 am Opens Throughout day Wood turning demo - Chris Bunn 11:30 am Bookmaking demo - Chrissie Hines 12 noon Gallery tour 2:00 pm Art talk - Ed Mann "Composition & Wildlife Photography" 4:00 pm Gallery tour 5 - 6:00 pm Fashion show 7:30 pm Closing Saturday, April 5 10:30 am Opens Throughout day Wood turning demo - Chris Bunn 11:30 am Collage demo - Jan Willem van de Vossen 12 noon Gallery tour 12 - 3:00 Studio Intrepid - Come make your own art! 2:00 pm Glass mosaic demo - Robin Shilkret 3:00 pm Gallery tour 5 - 7:00 Reception 7:30 pm Closing Sunday, April 6 11:00 am Opens 11:30 am Stained glass demo - Lisa Fairbank 12 noon Gallery tour 12 - 4:00 Studio Intrepid - Come make your own art! 3:00 pm Gallery tour 5:00 pm End of show Here's a sneak peek of some of the art work appearing in our Art in Bloom 2025 Spring Show! Check back for more images as we receive them from our artists. Join our mailing list to have updates on this and other MCAG events delivered directly to your inbox! >>

Information about the Muddy Creek Artists Guild Studio Tour 2025 2025 Open Studio Tour Our 7th Annual!! October 25-26, 2025 11 am to 5 pm Have you ever wondered about the "how" or "why" behind an artist's creation? This studio open house is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists. The self-guided driving tour takes you through southern Anne Arundel County to 12 studio locations, hosting 26 artist members of the Muddy Creek Artists Guild. A variety of media will be represented, including painting, mixed media, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, drawing, pastels, woodworking, and photography. Note: The event will be held rain or shine. Thank you for a successful tour. See you again next year! Click on the map to open the interactive map for address locations and directions. Directory of Artists Planning Your Visit Sponsors/Raffle ~Directory of Artists~ Click the play arrow on images to see more. Studio # Anderson, Jay Bailey, Ruth Bernard, Mitzi Bunn, Chris Cover, Kim Darcy, Kathy Evans, Katerina Ewing, Anita Fairbank, Lisa Fitzgerald, Kate Frederick, Wyatt Graham, Joanne Hines, Chrissie 10 9 10 11 1 10 2 5 12 7 10 10 1 Studio # Lennon, Sam Mastroti, Renata Moran Collins, Lora Oliver, Nancy Patton, Sally Porter, Sharon Schneider, Michelle Shilkret, Robin Staska, Kathie Thompson, Fran Tiemann, Meryl van der Vossen, Jan Weidele, Roxanne 1 1 10 10 7 8 4 10 5 4 9 3 6 Kim Cover Photography Note: This studio is only open on Sunday during the tour Kim Cover (photography) kcover123@gmail.com “Living on the South River, I explore the Chesapeake Bay, capturing bountiful shores, working harbors, wildlife, and watermen harvesting oysters, crabs, and other catches. I am drawn to workboats and timeless sailboats gliding across its waters. My photographic journey also reaches distant shores and the people who call them home.” Website Great Blue Heron Photography Kim Cover Hand Tonging for Oysters Photography Kim Cover Lobster Shack on Fish House Cove, ME Photography Kim Cover Great Blue Heron Photography Kim Cover 1/3 Note: This studio is only open on Sunday during the tour Chrissie Hines (mixed media, bookmaking) afoolishmaven@aol.com "New blank journals for this year's Muddy Creek Studio Tour studio tour are getting started! This group will be 11x8 large books to fill with whatever you desire. Contact me by email for special orders or requests." handmade books Chrissie Hines handmade blank books Chrissie Hines handmade books Chrissie Hines 1/2 Note: This studio is only open on Sunday during the tour Mastroti Pottery Renata Mastroti (pottery, ceramics) www.rmastrotipottery.com "The simple lines of my pieces provide a canvas for the surface decoration process, inviting the viewer to slow down and wander through the intricacies of the design while enjoying the comfort of a warm cup of tea or the smoothness of a hand-pulled handle. I'm inspired by nature and its patterns, its abundance and diversity." Website leaf vase Ceramics Renata Mastroti leaf casserole Ceramics Renata Mastroti leaf vase Ceramics Renata Mastroti 1/2 Note: This studio is only open on Sunday during the tour Sam Lennon Fine Art Sam Lennon (mixed media) samlennon@verizon.net "Inspired by nature, my collages use torn, handmade papers—chosen globally for their texture, pattern, and color—to create art that appears painterly from a distance. Up close, the unique details of each paper emerge. I choose collage for the rough boldness it allows and select subjects that are both personally meaningful and artistically challenging." Website TwoGoldfishFramed Mixed media Sam Lennon TundraSwan-PaperCollage Sam Lennon TwoGoldfishFramed Mixed media Sam Lennon 1/2 Katerina Evans (mixed media, fiber arts, wood and sculpture, acrylic painting) evansartandhealing@gmail.com "Come see the magic of a working studio, with driftwood and paper, fabric and paint, altered books--so many wonderful things. I play with mixed media and anything that catches my interest. All are welcome" Website 1 "Body, Portal" (unfinished) 18"x24" mixed media Katerina Evans "Be Bold" 18"x24" mixed media Katerina Evans "Body, Portal" (unfinished) 18"x24" mixed media Katerina Evans 1/2 Jan Willem van der Vossen 3 (drawing, mixed media) janwillemvandervossen@gmail.com "It's about visual interest. At least four voices are involved: the piece's basic concept, the conversation among the colors, the color fields with their own discussion, the lines and the dynamics among these three. You can almost hear these voices!" Cash/check only vanderVossen untitled 2 Peter West vanderVoseen untitled 3 Peter West vanderVossen untitled 1 Peter West vanderVossen untitled 2 Peter West 1/3 4 Added Touch Michelle Schneider (mixed media, jewelry) livinggodsgrace@icloud.com "Art has always been something I shied away from. I thought of myself as a crafty person until polymer clay. It's a material I can create into so many beautiful pieces that become wonderful 3-D art. Being a part of the Muddy Creek Artists Guild community has opened my eyes to seeing my imagination and creativity as something special." Pets on premises Fall Collection Michelle Schneider Schneider 2025 new Michelle Schneider Fall Turtle earrings Michelle Schneider Fall Collection Michelle Schneider 1/4 4 Fran Thompson (fiber arts) franthompson51@gmail.com "Since childhood I have worked with fiber, as a sewer, crocheter, and now in adulthood, as a Felter. Blending wool, its colors and textures, feeds my creative side, making something useful or fun and allows me to share my artistry." Pets on premises Handmade paper Fran Thompson Felted Flowers Fiber arts Fran Thompson Handmade paper Fran Thompson 1/2 Anita Ewing Watercolors Anita Ewing (oil, acrylic, watercolors, mixed media) ewing400@gmail.com "In watercolor there is always an element of surprise, of chance. The colors blend on the paper; the paints flow. I'm always exploring other media, but so far, watercolor is still the medium that takes my breath away." Website 15 Fish Anita Ewing Golden landscape Anita Ewing Portrait Anita Ewing Fish Anita Ewing 1/3 Kaja Sculptures Kathie Staska (sculpture) avecespoir@hotmail.com "I'm a Maryland-raised, horse-loving sculptor. I work in whatever media is handy--wax, wire, glass, clay, papier mache, even veggies! I've been a guild member for 2.5 years." Website 15 Soleil Wire sculpture Kathie Staska Copper2 Mixed media sculpture Kathie Staska Skystallion Mixed media sculpture Kathie Staska Soleil Wire sculpture Kathie Staska 1/3 Roxanne Weidele (landscape oil paintings and pastels) roxanneweidele@gmail.com "The environment can shift from breathtaking beauty to quiet calm, from raw power to subtle threat. Landscapes, for me, are never just seen--they are felt. With chalk pastels and oils, I seek not to record every detail, but to capture the pulse, the mood, the memory of a place. Through my work, I invite viewers to step into the moment and feel the spark that first stirred me." Website 12 CLOUDS OVER THE CREEK Pastel painting Roxanne Weidele DARK CLOUDS OVER WETLANDS Oil painting Roxanne Weidele CLOUDS OVER THE CREEK Pastel painting Roxanne Weidele 1/2 7 Sally Patton Photography Sally Patton (photography) sallypattonphotography60@gmail.com "Everything created has a story. As a local photographer, I aim to: behold and magnify the Beauty of Creation, capture moments to be reflected upon by many, make big out of the little things commonly missed in life, exchange unique stories through photographs, and bring peace and calm to life." 1 9 Patton Photography 1 Patton Photography 2 Necklace Michelle Schneider Patton Photography 1 1/5 7 Kate Fitzgerald (mixed media, oil/acrylic, watercolor) fkate0068@gmail.com "I'm a local artist and photographer residing in Shady Side for 27 years. Since retiring, I have devoted much time to expressing myself through my artwork. My work reflects both my personality and the Chesapeake Bay area." 9 Magic Acrylic painting Kate Fitzgerald Sunrise by Boat Watercolor/gouache Kate Fitzgerald Oyster Shell Trees Mixed media Kate Fitzgerald Magic Acrylic painting Kate Fitzgerald 1/3 Sharon Porter (watercolor/gouache) sporter968@gmail.com more coming soon Cash only Porter 3 Watercolor Sharon Porter Porter 1 Watercolor Sharon Porter Porter 2 Watercolor Sharon Porter Porter 3 Watercolor Sharon Porter 1/3 9 Ruth Bailey Art Ruth Bailey (watercolor) ruth@ruthbaileyart.com "I love painting with watercolors and watching the paint flow across the paper, mingling with other pigments. Painting what I love gives me a peaceful mindset and makes me happy." Website 3 Dawn on Rockhold Creek Ruth Bailey Sunset on Rockhold Creek Ruth Bailey Dawn on Rockhold Creek Ruth Bailey 1/2 9 Courage in a Box Meryl Tiemann (mixed media) courageinabox@gmail.com "I like trees. They are strong, steady, grounding, and powerful. When I am troubled or can't find a solution, I find a scrap of paper, write it down, and put it in a wooden box. Thus, I named them 'Courage in a Box.'" 3 Tree of Life 1 Meryl Tiemann Tree of Life 2 Meryl Tiemann Tree of Life 3 Meryl Tiemann Tree of Life 1 Meryl Tiemann 1/3 10 Located in the Arts Lab of South County Frederick Photography Wyatt Frederick (photography) edgelite306@gmail.com "As a photographer, I work to capture the spirit of the world we live in, My work comes in varying forms, from close-ups that shows texture and essence, or far off landscapes that reveals it's broad beauty." 20+ Mary Photography Wyatt Frederick Keyhole Photography Wyatt Frederick Mary Photography Wyatt Frederick 1/2 10 Located in the Arts Lab of South County Healing Creations Robin Shilkret (drawing and pastel, mixed media, oil and acrylic, glass art) rjsspirit@outlook.com Robin is a mosaic artist with a love for animals and nature. Her works are exemplified by bright colors, metaphysical themes and creativity. Robin enjoys walking on beaches, finding sea glass to integrate into her mosaics. Website 20+ Maryland State Flag & Map Glass arts Robin Shilkret Chesapeake Bay mermaid scene Robin Shilkret Maryland State Flag & Map Glass arts Robin Shilkret 1/2 10 Located in the Arts Lab of South County Arts in the Belfry Nancy Oliver (jewelry) artsinthebelfry@gmail.com "For most of my life, like many others, I did not believe I had any creative potential. I now know that is a myth that anyone can debunk with some effort. The outcome is irrelevant. The process is everything. " 20+ Sterling Silver Triangle Earrings Jewelry Nancy Oliver sea glass and gemstones earrings Jewelry Nancy Oliver Sterling Silver Earrings Jewelry Nancy Oliver Sterling Silver Triangle Earrings Jewelry Nancy Oliver 1/3 10 Located in the Arts Lab of South County Mitzi Bernard Art Mitzi Bernard (mixed media) Ber-nardo@comcast.net "My art is about the strength and power of women told through paper art collages made of hundreds of tiny pieces of paper glued together. Each collage has its own story of strength and courage. I'll be demonstrating how I make my art. Come join me! And I love to do commissions--check them out on my website (they're not all women!) Website 20+ Garden Muse Mixed media Mitzi Bernard CloseupEmmeMerge Mixed media Mitzi Bernard Hawkeye Mixed media Mitzi Bernard Garden Muse Mixed media Mitzi Bernard 1/3 10 Located in the Arts Lab of South County Lora Collins (oil painting, figurative sculpture, drawing and mixed media/collage) Lora.m.collins@gmail.com "I'm a generalist artistically speaking, meaning I do a range of art from figurative and portrait sculpture to realistic, impressionistic, and abstract painting, as well as collage. Recently I made several exhibit elements for the U.S. Botanic Gardens." Website 20+ Horses on the Beach Oil painting Lora Collins Cacophony Mixed Media Lora Collins Yellow Trees Oil painting Lora Moran-Collins Horses on the Beach Oil painting Lora Collins 1/3 10 Located in the Arts Lab of South County The Graham Collection Joanne Graham (fiber arts) "I love the use of wool along with other types of natural fibers and textiles. The varieties of textures are truly rich while the designs can be so organic. Felting has allowed me to incorporate lessons previously learned in other mediums." Website 20+ Hat and scarf Felted wool Joanne Graham Felted Wool Joanne Graham Felted wool wrap, orange/black Joanne Graham Hat and scarf Felted wool Joanne Graham 1/3 10 Located in the Arts Lab of South County Jay Anderson (pottery, oil or acrylic painting) vizlit2006@yahoo.com "Jay Anderson is currently working with clay as a major component of his mixed-media sculptures. He invites everyone to visit the Arts Lab Ceramic Studio and inspect our outstanding facilities, where he currently serves as one of the pottery instructors." 20+ Havelina Nice Day Acrylic Jay Anderson Ceramic Rice Bowl Jay Anderson Havelina Nice Day Acrylic Jay Anderson 1/2 10 Located in the Arts Lab of South County Kathy Darcy (fiber arts, mixed media, watercolor) khdarcy@gmail.com "Art feeds the soul, as surrounding oneself with the beauty of nature brings solace to the challenges of our times. My art expressed the joys of the botanical world in rich color and graceful form. Each piece is painted from my travels or walks in the garden. I use painting as a meditation where light brings life to the inner being." 20+ Poppies Kathy Darcy Echinacea Kathy Darcy Poppies Kathy Darcy 1/2 11 Chris Bunn Woodworking Chris Bunn (woodworking) chrisrbunn@gmail.com "I am a woodworker but primarily a wood turner. I work mostly with domestic woods that have been naturally felled. I turn these pieces into functional items such as salad bowls and art forms like platters." Chris Bunn Inlay platter Chris Bunn Birdhouse ornaments Chris Bunn Chris Bunn 1/3 12 Note: This studio is only open on Sunday during the tour FireLightArtGlass Lisa Fairbank (jewelry, glass arts) firelightartglass@gmail.com "I use sheet glass, ground glass, dichroic and metal inclusions and hand-pulled vitrigraph flowers and stringers to create my unique forms of Stained & Fused Glass Art. Enter my basement studio from the back yard. Find me Saturday mornings at the Riva Farmers Market." 12 Pet on premises FusedHeart Glass arts Lisa Fairbank Stained Glass Wheel Glass arts Lisa Fairbank Stained glass rooster Glass arts Lisa Fairbank FusedHeart Glass arts Lisa Fairbank 1/5 ~Planning Your Trip~ The studios will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., both Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, unless otherwise noted. You can visit one, some, or all of the participating artist studios. Start your journey here! 1) Look through the participating artist directory above. Each entry provides you a bit about each artist and a sample of their work. The directory icons give you more information about what to expect at each studio. 2) Select the studios you "must see" and plot your basic route. If you're planning to visit multiple studios, we suggest your route follow studios by number--either forward from #1 or backward from #11. Of course, the adventurous among you wanting to meander a bit through lovely South County may choose to zigzag randomly between studios. Don't forget to support locally-owned restaurants along the way by stopping for lunch or dinner. Check out our raffle sponsors (on the map and described below) for dining suggestions. 3) Click on the map to see studio and sponsor addresses and to get driving directions. (Note: The map will become active on October 19th.) Just a reminder that while Google Maps and GPS can be very helpful in navigation, they are not always completely reliable in rural areas like this. 4) Follow the signs! Our distinctive road signs will help guide you on your journey to your destinations. If you get turned around, don't worry. On tour days, each studio marker on the map will provide a phone number for the artist. If you find yourself in a pinch, don't hesitate to contact one of the artists for help getting back on track. Additionally, each studio will have a one-page handout with studio locations to support visitors who prefer paper over digital. ~Sponsors & Raffle~ EVENT SPONSORS The following sponsors have donated in support of this Muddy Creek Artist Guild event. We encourage you to patronize their businesses. RAFFLE All of this beautiful art, chatting directly with the artists, and having a good time traversing the rolling hills of South County! What more could you want on a Fall weekend? Well, how about entering a raffle for your chance to win prizes donated by local businesses? Each studio will have a sign-in sheet. When you visit, make sure you sign in to be eligible to win one of the donated items at the end of the tour. The more studios you visit, the more chances to win! See below for a list of raffle items from our generous donors. Winners will be contacted at the end of the tour. two $25 gift cards $25 gift card Two $25 gift cards

Professional Development Greetings from the Professional Development Committee! We’re planning lots of new things. Check below for resources and events related to professional development for artists. Betsy and Mitzi March 2025 One is to do a FB post every Friday in the Member’s Only Facebook page of resources, grants, shows, workshops… questions… thoughts, etc. We’re hoping this will help to enhance communication with members. We’d like our Members Only FB page to become more of a place to share information. Please stay tuned and participate with us as our communication systems evolve!! Please check our FB Member's Only page every Friday. Click on image below to go to our FB page.

ARTIST DIRECTORY Meet our Muddy Creek Artist Guild Artists! We are currently working on adding more artists to our directory throughout 2026. Please check back for more updates! Mixed Media Artist. Painting, Collage. Anita's art consists of oil, acrylic, watercolors and mixed media. Anita says: "In watercolor there is always an element of surprise, of chance. The colors blend on the paper; the paints flow. I'm always exploring other media, but so far, watercolor is still the medium that takes my breath away." Anita Ewing Website Email me Glass Art. Lisa creates colorful glass jewelry, night lights, and other vibrant pieces of art using glass. You can find her on Saturdays at the Anne Arundel County Farmer's Market or at one of our pop-up shows. Lisa Fairbank Email me Website Mixed Media, Painting. Stephanie is a fluid painter primarily using acrylics on canvas. Coastal, coffee (she loves Starbucks!), and cocktail art, as well as unique oyster shell art are her specialties. Each piece of her art reflects her passion for bold colors and flowing forms. Stephanie says "Nothing makes me happier than seeing my artwork enjoyed by others. I truly believe that if you love what you do, you will do it well. So I happily share my art and soul with you!" Stephanie Kilchenstein Website Email me Watercolors and Mixed Media. Stay tuned for more about Betsy and her artwork! Betsy Meynardie Email me Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture. Lora's extensive art forms include oil painting, figurative sculpture, drawing and mixed media/collage. Lora says: "I'm a generalist artistically speaking, meaning I do a range of art from figurative and portrait sculpture to realistic, impressionistic, and abstract painting, as well as collage. Recently I made several exhibit elements for the U.S. Botanic Gardens." Lora Moran Email me My Clay Jewelry: A Tactile Tale of Transformation and Expression Michelle says "There's a certain magic in working with clay. It's a primal connection, a dance between my hands and a malleable earth, that culminates in something both beautiful and wearable. My clay jewelry art is more than just adornment; it’s a testament to patience, a canvas for creativity, and a tangible embodiment of stories waiting to be told." Michelle Schneider Website Email me Woodworking. Meryl makes beautiful wooden boxes and ornaments that start from the heart. She burns the tree of life image onto each piece, so every box is unique. Meryl Tiemann Email me