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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!

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! >>

MCAG Online Store MEMBER RESOURCES: Below is a detailed description of how the new MCAG Online store and how it works. Questions? Email: mcagstore24@gmail.com Visit the Shop! HOW IT WORKS: As an addition to the shows the Guild offers each year, the online store is an opportunity for you to sell your art to the public. The store is “open” 24/7, allowing you to reach customers you might not otherwise. Customers can locate the store via the Guild website and by clicking on links included in social media posts. Artwork is cross-listed by medium and artist’s name. This gives customers several ways to discover your art. They can look for you specifically by name, or find you by browsing through media of their interest. Once a customer decides to purchase a piece, they follow the simple online checkout process. IMPORTANT: At this time, there is no option for shipping through the store. Sales are for pickup only. Arrangements for pickup will be handled between the artist and buyer, and can be done at Davidsonville Family Recreation Center or another location of your choosing. The Guild takes 15% of the sale (same as in our regular art shows). The Guild will handle all sales tax. You must be a current member in the guild and have your dues paid up for the current year. Complete the ONLINE APPLICATION* using the link here . Submit photos of your artwork via email to mcagstore24@gmail.com on the same day you submit your application. All photos must be in a JPEG format You may submit up to 5 images per item. Due to possible restrictions on file attachment size, we recommend that you send separate emails for each item if you have multiple photos for that item. Photos must be dimensionally square. Please edit them before you send them. If you take photos with your smart phone there is a setting for square photos. Rename your photo files before you send them using this format: YourMCAGTagID_TItle _1 The number at the end designates the order of photos for each piece of artwork. Photo #1 will be the initial photo customers see when they browse through the store. When they click on your initial photo, they will get all the details of the piece and seed the other photos. Example: DENN_Beehive_1 - This is the initial photo of Mike's Bee Hive Pendant DENN_Beehive_2 - This is a photo of the pendant worn by a model (to give proportions to the piece) DENN_Beehive_3 - This is a photo of the pendant in a gift box The quality of your photos is important. We cannot emphasize this enough! If you are struggling to take good photos, reach out to Chrissie Hines through mcagstore24@gmail.com and she will try to connect you with one of the great photographers who are also Guild members. 3. If you are new to the online store, please send a headshot and a short bio or artist's statement to let customers know who you are. (Please keep the bio/statement under 50 words.) 4. Remember that people are working with limited information so you need to provide as much detail as you can through your photos and text description. For example, make sure you include a good shot of the piece displayed in context (e.g., staged on a wall, bookcase, or other natural place) to give some proportional perspective and help the buyer visualize what it might look like in their home. Photos of you working on it are also effective. *The online application will ask for the following information: Your Name Your Address Your Phone Number Details about each piece, including Title, Medium, Size, Price and a short description of the piece. Include any interesting information you can to describe your work. People want to hear about materials and process. Quantity available for each piece. Care: This applies to 3D work. What special care or information should the customer be aware of? (E.g., food safe, special washing or care instructions, etc.) Your website or social media link, if you have them. Please allow 3-4 weeks for your items to be posted in the store. IMPORTANT: You need to hold out your listed items from your other sales inventory. Once a customer purchases an item, we are obligated to get it to them. You will receive an email from the store manager or the Treasurer to notify you of the sale. This will include the customer’s name and contact information. Contact the customer and arrange for pickup. This can be at Davidsonville Family Recreation Center or at another place of your choosing. Delivery MUST be made in a timely manner. Notify MCAG Treasurer after delivery is completed. The Treasurer will issue you a check for the sale(s). Checks are issued once a month or more frequently at the Treasurer’s discretion. Notify the store manager, Chrissie Hines, via email to mcagstore24@gmail.com if the item becomes unavailable or is sold in a different venue. Share the link to the store with your family, friends, and other contacts, and on your social media. Visit the store now >> TO SUBMIT ARTWORK: WHEN AN ITEM SELLS:

A listing of individual members in the Muddy Creek Artists Guild. Meet the Muddy Creek Artists This Feature is Coming Soon! Check back soon to explore the diverse talents of our members using the gallery links or the artist listing options below.

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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.

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 !

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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)