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A listing of events sponsored by the Muddy Creek Artists Guild. Shows, Workshops, and Studio Events MCAG typically holds two to three pop-up exhibitions annually, as well as a fall studio tour. 2026 Studio Tour Save the date for another rollicking good time at the MCAG Studio Tour where you'll have a chance to see members in their native state--at their studios. October 10-11, 2026 11:00-5:00 both days More info coming soon! DoART! Workshop Calling all fiber enthusiasts! The next DoArt will be right up your alley. Fran Thompson and Kendra Smith will be leading participants in making art with fiber. More details to come soon Sunday, November 8, 2026, 1:00-3:30 pm Davidsonville Family Recreation Center More info coming soon Past Shows November 28-30, December 4-7, and December 11-14 "Gifts from the Arts" Holiday Show and Sale, Hitching Post, Lothian MD October 25-26, 2025 MCAG Open Studio Tour June 14-15 and 21-22, 2025 Summer Artfest , Honeys Harvest Farm, Lothian, MD April 2-6, 2025 "Art in Bloom" Spring Art Show and Sale, Christ Church Parish Hall West River, MD December 6-8 & 13-15, 2024 "Gifts from the Arts" Holiday Show and Sale, South River Colony Main Street Shopping Center, Edgewater October 26-27, 2024 MCAG Open Studio Tour May 11-12 and 18-19, 2024 Spring Artfest , Honey's Harvest Farm in Lothian December 8-10 & 15-17, 2023 "Gifts from the Arts" Holiday Show and Sale, South River Colony Main Street Shopping Center, Edgewater October 21 & 22, 2023 MCAG Open Studio Tour June 17-18 & 24-25, 2023 "Summer Artfest" at Honey's Harvest Farm in Lothian April 21-23 & 28-30, 2023 "Artists on the Half Shell" Spring Show & Sale , Lee Airpark Shopping Center, Edgewater December 2-4 & 9-11, 2022 : "Gifts from the Arts" Holiday Show and Sale , South River Colony Main Street Shopping Center, Edgewater

Muddy Creek Artists Guild Spring 2023 Pop-Up Art Show and Sale "Artists on the Half Shell" Spring Pop-Up Show and Sale April 21-23 and 28-30, 2023 The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is very excited to invite everyone to our 2023 spring show and sale; “Artists on the Half Shell". The show will be held over two weekends, April 21-23 and April 28-30, 2023, with our Meet the Artists Reception, April 21, 5pm-7pm. We’re at 15 Lee Airpark Drive, Suite 300, Edgewater, Md. 21037 (Village at Lee Airpark, next to Cold Stone Creamery). The show 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 Dates and Hours: Week 1 Friday, April 21, 10am–7pm Saturday, April 22, 10am–7pm Sunday, April 23, 11am–5pm Week 2 Friday, April 28, 10am–7pm Saturday, April 29, 10am–7pm Sunday, April 30, 11am–5pm Show Special Events Meet the Artists Reception, Friday, April 21st, 5pm–7pm Here's a sneak peek of some of the work appearing in our 2023 Spring Pop-Up Show! Join our mailing list to have updates on this and other MCAG events delivered directly to your inbox! >>

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 >

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..

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! 2026 Open Studio Tour SHOW DETAILS Show Captains, Location, Schedule, and more SHOW APPLICATION Deadline to apply: August 28, 2026 SHOW GRAPHICS Downloadable Files You Can Use to Help Promote the Show! SHOW DETAILS 2026 Studio Tour October 10-11, 2026 11am-5pm Show Captains: Chrissie Hines Lora Moran-Collins Video Director: Charlie Smith Hub Captains Charlie Smith - DFRC Jay Anderson - Arts Lab DON'T WAIT! SIGN UP TO BE A PART OF THE STUDIO TOUR ! Deadline: August 28 Location: Your studio, or at a host studio*. *"Host studios" are either at a centralized hub or with a participating artist who has offered the use of additional space in their studio for another artist(s). The tour Captain will arrange the pairing of artists with host studios. NOTE: Davidsonville Family Recreation Center and the Arts Lab of South County are "hubs." 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 NOW $40 Final Deadline to apply is August 28 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: (Coming soon!) Full page flyer Save the Date 5x7 postcard (front) 5x7 postcard (back) SOCIAL/DIGITAL GRAPHICS: (Coming soon) Facebook - Save the Date (pdf) Facebook Share image (for timeline posts) - coming soon Instagram Share image (square) - (png) Wall display label template (Word .docx)

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! >>

Muddy Creek Artists Guild Summer Artfest 2025 Muddy Creek Artists Guild Summer Artfest The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is very excited to invite everyone back to Honey's Harvest Farm in Lothian for Summer Artfest 2026! Shop new and local art in the big, beautiful barn. Stop by the DIY Art table and create your own masterpiece. All ages are welcome. More details coming soon! Dates: June 25 - 28 Hours: TBA Location: 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. In addition to all the artwork created by our south county artists, there will also be some local food and drink vendors serving lite fare. We've got an ice cream truck! Or bring your own picnic and grab a picnic table or spread out on the beautiful grounds. 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 Thursday June 25 10:00 am Opens Throughout day Artist demos - watercolor, collage, woodworking, metal/jewelry 12:00 - 3:00 Studio Intrepid - Come make your own art! 1:00 - 3:30 Live Music - Collide Duo 1:00 - 2:00 pm Honey's Harvest Farm Foraging (ticketed event) 4:00 pm Closing Friday June 26 10:00 am Opens - Happy Father's Day! Throughout day Artist demos - pastels, clay, collage, woodworking, metal/jewelry 12:00 - 3:00 Studio Intrepid - Come make your own art! 1:00 - 3:30 Live Music - Rick Bailey 4:00 pm Closing Saturday June 27 10:00 am Opens Throughout day Artist demos - felting, pastels, resin pouring, metal/jewelry 12:00 - 3:00 Studio Intrepid - Come make your own art! 1:00 - 3:30 Live Music - Rich Hayward 4:00 pm Closing Sunday June 28 10:00 am Opens Throughout day Artist demos - casting, sculpture 11:00 - 3:00pm Mini Petting Zoo 12:00 - 3:00 Studio Intrepid - Come make your own art! 1:00 - 3:30 Live Music - Rick Bailey and Steve Trzcinski 4:00 pm Closing Here's a sneak peek of some of the art work appearing in our 2025 Summer Show! Check back for more images as we receive them from our artists. https://www.marylandequinesculptures.com/ Join our mailing list to have updates on this and other MCAG events delivered directly to your inbox! >>

Information for members of Muddy Creek Artists Guild about calls for exhibit and other artist opportunities. Artist Opportunities Do you know of an opportunity to share with fellow MCAG members? Send the information to the IT/Social Media Committee - mcagTech@gmail.com The following is a list of exhibitions, grants, and other artist opportunities (listed within category in order of deadline date) All Media January 5, 2025: "Fragments: Reflections on Memory" (juried), Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons, MD:, February 21-April 27, 2025: Click here for call for entries information. January 5, 2025: "Time and Memories" (juried). 2D works only. Sponsored by ACAAC. Show dates: March 25-Juy 13, 2025. Information and application January 31, 2025: Artist Open Studios (juried). Studio tour across Maryland, to be held April 5-6, 2025. Information and application February 22, 2025: "Reflecting" (juried), Maryland Federation of Art, open to 2D and 3D artists. Show will be at the Circle Gallery, March 26-April 26, 2025. More info. June 1-8, 2025: Maryland Federation of Art "Paint Annapolis" juried plein air painting competition. Exhibit of works will follow through June 21. More Info. Ongoing: Exhibition space available at Quiet Waters Park. Information and application. Acrylic/Oil Painting No calls specifically for acrylic or oil artists at the moment, but check out "All Media" above. Fiber Arts No calls specifically for fiber artists at the moment, but check out "All Media" above. Photography No calls specifically for photography at the moment, but check out "All Media" above. Three-Dimensional Work No calls specifically in this category, but check out "All Media" above for opportunities. Watercolor No calls specifically for Watercolor at this time, but check out "All Media" above for opportunities. Other Resources Annapolis Arts District Opportunities Maryland Federation of Art Call for Artists Maryland State Arts Council Call for Artists Maryland State Arts Council Online Resource Bulletin

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 2D Exhibit at BWI The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County has offered a unique opportunity for an exhibit at BWI Airport exclusively featuring MCAG members. This juried exhibit is limited to 2D artworks and will run from August 3 to November 30, 2026. The space can hold up to 50 artworks, depending on their size. ACAAC jurors will review all applications and determine who will be chosen for the show. Timeline for Submissions An entry form and prospectus will be available in March, along with directions on how to complete the application. Check back here at that time to get additional information. In the meantime, here is the timeline: Entry Opens.................................March 14 Entry Deadline..............................May 4 To Jurors......................................May 18 Juror Deadline..............................May 29 Notification...................................June 25 Receiving at ACAAC Office...........July 30 Kramer Pick Up/Install..................August 3 Reception.....................................TBD De-Install......................................November 30 Pick Up.........................................December 1 Submission Portal

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