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

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

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Information about Muddy Creek Artists Guild, including historical background. Muddy Creek Artists Guild Showcasing Local Art in Southern Anne Arundel County, MD since 2009 The Muddy Creek Artists Guild (MCAG) is a roving band of intrepid artists and supporters whose mission is to encourage, support and promote the original art of southern Anne Arundel County artists. The focus of the Guild is to show and sell local artwork, while also educating our members and the public about our art, the importance of art to our culture, and how it contributes to the quality of life in South County. Monthly membership meetings are held to encourage artists to share ideas/inspirations, professional development tips and strategies, and to just have fun as a means of fostering a creative community in which to grow our talents. We also host informal workshops, guest speakers, and fun-filled field trips (name tags included!). To assist artists in their personal development and to promote their work, the Guild annually hosts two or three large, multi-day pop-up shows in a temporary "gallery" installation at a South County location. Guild members have the option of participating in these various open, juried, and thematic shows, all of which include original works from our members in a wide range of media: painting, textiles, jewelry, clay works, sculpture, photography, pottery, wood, mixed media, and more. These shows are free and open to the public. The Guild also hosts a weekend-long, self-guided studio tour. Over two days, guests can visit artists throughout the area—in their own workspaces!—for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes experience. Pop-Up Shows and Studio Tours From community centers, to open store fronts, MCAG has produced pop-up galleries throughout South County. The Guild is an active member of the South County community. Among Guild activities are: sponsoring "DoART" experiences, where the artists teach non-members fun and engaging art techniques; running the popular community art project called "Studio Intrepid" at each show for visitors to have an opportunity to create with our artists; displaying member artwork in local businesses; and sponsoring community bus trips to art museums to enjoy special exhibits. Community Outreach DoART workshop at Deale Elks Lodge The Guild's Arts Education Fund supports South County students pursuing the arts. We raise monies for Arts Education by selling artwork donated by our artists and through the sale of raffle tickets at our events to win artwork donated by our artists. You can also make a donation to our Arts Education Fund here Learn more about this program >> The MCAG Arts Education Fund Left to right: Southern H.S. Principal Angela Hopkins, MCAG President Kendra Smith, Southern Art Dept. Chair Marlene Kramer, and MCAG member Roxanne Weidele. MEET OUR BOARD MEET OUR BOARD We're working on our new Artist Feature pages—stay tuned for updates! CONTACT US CONTACT US Members Only (password rq'd)

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Discover ways to become part of our creative group! Membership Already a member? Click the link on the right to access the Members Only site. This site is password protected. Members Only Anchor 1 Artist Membership Members at the 2018 MCAG planning retreat. MCAG welcomes new artists to apply for membership in the Guild. Membership includes: Access to social gatherings and monthly meetings, which often include demonstrations and artist talks The monthly Guild newsletter Voting rights at member meetings, and an open invitation to attend Board meetings Options to be spotlighted on Guild's social media accounts and included in the Members Gallery on the Guild website, providing online attention to you, your art, and your own website Opportunities to sell your artwork in group exhibitions and the studio tour, as well as participate in Guild events (e.g., field trips, studio happy hours, garden parties, and more) Options to participate and support the group's active community outreach programs including community-art projects, DoArt workshops, and art education fundraising for our local schools Artistic Membership The basic requirements for artist memberships are : You must be a resident of, or work in, Southern Anne Arundel County, Md, which is defined as being south of the South River An artist is defined as a person who practices or performs any of the visual creative arts such as painting, photography, ceramic art, pottery, woodworking, carving, etc. Your art must be your own, original creation This is a volunteer organization. Members are expected to contribute to the success of the guild. This can be done in many different ways You must maintain your membership by paying annual dues. The dues are currently $40. MCAG Show Standards must be met if selling your art at MCAG events.. All potential new members are asked to participate in a peer review of their artwork prior to acceptance to the Guild. Existing members also participate in the peer review if they want to introduce a medium for which they have not yet been approved. Interviews are held quarterly and the dates are posted on this page. Review process : 1. Complete the online application. 2. Email 3 photos (.jpg or .pdf) representative of your work along with brief descriptions for each (including but not limited to media and process, how they represent your body of work, etc.) to MCAGMembers@gmail.com . (Note: Mailbox is checked every two weeks.) After receipt of both your application and photos, an invitation to an in-person, new member review session will be extended or declined. If invited, you will be asked to bring several representative pieces to present.You can pay your membership dues online at the interview or bring along a check for the $40 annual membership fee. If declined, we will provide a reason why and you are welcome to seek reconsideration at the next review session. Ready to join? Click the New Member Application Link below. New Membership App (digital) Quarterly Reviews for New Members will be held on the following dates: February 7, 2026, May 2, 2026, July 11, 2026, September 12, 2026 Note : New member reviews are normally done on Saturdays, 10am - 2 pm, at the Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce..

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Explore the calendar to discover upcoming events and pop-up shows presented by MCAG. Calendar of Events Upcoming Events VIEW FULL CALENDAR For Members-Only Our General membership meetings happen monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 6:30 pm. @ Davidsonville Family Recreation Center (DFRC) 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd, Davidsonville In the S couts building to the right as you pull into the lot. Join us! ___________________________ The monthly MCAG Board meeting is held monthly on the 4th Thursday at 6:30pm at the Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, 5503 Muddy Creek Rd, Churchton. All current MCAG members are welcome to attend! ___________________________ Head over to the members-only page for more resources, including a calendar of events. N ot a member? Consider joining us today! > Join our mailing list to be sure you hear about new events first. Sign up here >>

MEMBER RESOURCES: November 12, 2020 November saw the return of artist programming! Sarah Batchelder of Wimsey Cove gave a presentation about electronic images: scanning, files, and digitizing your art. Below you'll find the resources Sarah provided to those in attendence: Meeting Agenda Presentation Additional Resources Details on Jpeg compression and artifacting: scantips.com/basics9jb.html More detailed list of file types: www.wix.com/blog/2018/07/different-types-of-files/ Consumer reviews of file sharing sites: www.gihosoft.com/tips/best-free-file-sharing-sites.html In Browser (opens in your internet window) Photoshop alternative: www.photopea.com/ A convenient guide on doing art digitally: www.shutterstock.com/blog/digitizing-art-guide A YouTube video by a watercolor artist — starts talking about scanning about 2 minutes in: Note: Searching YouTube is actually a great way to learn some tips and tricks especially if you're trying to do it yourself and don't mind watching these longer videos. Have an idea for an upcoming presentation? Email us at muddycreekartists@gmail.com January 30, 2021 - 2021 Planning Meeting A big thank you to the 15 people who participated in our 2021 Planning Meeting on Saturday, January 30. It was very productive! Below you'll find: A summary of the discussions and decisions A copy of the powerpoint slide presentation (in ppt and pdf formats) A summary of our 2020 finances MEETING SUMMARY Some decisions were made: No Spring Show Virtual Studio Tour in the fall (if we can figure out how to do this) A big YES to a Holiday Show!! Fundraising ideas: 2022 Calendar An auction of donated art work Expand Publicity: An article in the Capital Next-door Patch Lisa told us about a weekly (?) Facebook livestream by Latty Pyle called “Lunch with a Glass Artist.” Anyone can watch. Find similar avenues or create our own? Member Meeting Presentations and Activities: Joanne Graham, Alice Yeager, and Ed Mann will demonstrate: Joanne - a simple scarf Alice - artwork in children’s books Ed - some photo editing techniques These presentations to our members could expand into DoArt classes and live streaming or YouTube Videos. _________ Some ideas for activities for our member artists and patrons: Plein air opportunities Sketch crawls Book club? Online discussions? 'How to Look at a Painting’ Member Meeting Presentations and Activites (continued) Ruth proposed a challenge - 20 artists, 21 days - 2021!!! Produce a small piece of art every weekday in the Month of May: There are 21 weekdays in May Each day there would be a prompt Limit the time you work on this each day - so quick and loose Send the daily results out to a mailing list along with easy-purchase instructions Ruth did something like this last year and got lots of sales! _________ Jan Van Der Vossen has agreed to lead an effort (with Monica(?) and Nancy) to: send out a periodic (monthly?) Newsletter to our Big List (about 1700 people who have signed our guest book at shows, or otherwise expressed interest in MCAG). Each newsletter would highlight an individual artist and show some work along with easy-purchase instructions . We explored some ways that we could use the synergies that we have with the SoCo Arts Lab: Joint events, joint shows. Links to downloadable documents coming soon!

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 ABOUT THE ARTIST: Coming Soon! DoART! at ArtFest Show & Sale Artist and project to be determined June 26, 5-7:00 pm Our next Muddy Creek Artists Guild DoART! event will be held during our popular ArtFest Show and Sale. More information on the artist and project will be announced soon. Check back here for more details. As with all of our DoART! workshops, no prior art experience is necessary to attend. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced maker, you’re sure to tap into your creative energy with this activity. Come alone or sign up with a friend (or two!) for a fun-filled evening with a friendly MCAG artist. All supplies needed for the workshop are provided in the cost of your registration. Extra supplies may be purchased to take home. Don't delay! Register now. The DoART workshops sell out quickly. Join us! EVENT REGISTRATION: $35 Registration includes all materials as well as complimentary drinking water. The artist will demonstrate the technique and provide tips and guidance throughout the workshop. Each participant will produce at least one box or set of coasters. Click to share on social media: Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Register Now! Space is limited to 30 seats! Send checks, payable to Muddy Creek Artists Guild, to: Fran Thompson, MCAG Treasurer, P.O. Box 111, Mayo, MD 21106 Coming Soon!

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)

Information about the Muddy Creek Artists Guild Holiday Show 2024. Our 15th annual Holiday Art Show and Sale The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is excited to announce its 15th annual "Pop-Up" Holiday Art Show and Sale. The show will be held over two weekends, Decemb er 6-8 and December 13-15, 2024, at 179 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater, Md. 21037 (Main Street at South River Colony Shopping Cent er). It's 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. Immerse yourself in this professional art gallery experience, featuring a wide variety of media, including painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, woodworks and more. The show provides a great opportunity to engage with local artists, as well as shop for unique artworks and gift items. Holidays are also a time for giving. Purchase a raffle ticket to win a free piece of art! This money goes directly to the art teachers of South County public schools. We will also host a DIY art session, "Studio Intrepid", on Dec 7, 8 (Sat, Sun) and Dec 14 (Sat) from 1-4pm. Bring your kids, a friend or just yourself and create your own work of art to take home with you -- free! But wait there's more -- join us for a wine and cheese "Meet the Artists" reception on Saturday Dec 7 from 5-7pm -- live music by Rich Hayward, light refreshments, and a chance to meet and talk to the artists and browse some cool art. It's a fun way to spend an evening! DOWNLOAD THE SHOW FLYER Show Dates and Hours: Week 1 Friday, December 6, 10am–7pm Saturday, December 7, 10am–7pm Sunday, December 8, 10am–5pm Week 2 Friday, December 13, 10am–7pm Saturday, December 14, 10am–7pm Sunday, December 15, 10am–5pm Show Special Events Meet the Artists Reception, Saturday, December 7, 5pm–7pm (light refreshments and live music by Rich Hayward) DIY Art Sessions, Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, 1pm-4pm; and Saturday, December 14, 1pm-4pm (all ages welcome!) A sneak peek of art for sale at our 2024 Holiday Show! Join our mailing list to have updates on this and other MCAG events delivered directly to your inbox! >>