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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