Muddy Creek Artists Guild Summer Artfest 2026 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 Studio Intrepid table and create your own DIY art masterpiece. All ages are welcome. More details coming soon! Dates: June 25 - 28 Hours: 10 - 4 pm Thursday & Sunday Noon - 7 pm Friday & Saturday Location: 5801 Brookswood Rd. Lothian, MD 20711 The event is free and open to the public. 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. Or bring your own picnic and grab a picnic table or spread out on the beautiful grounds. Come and enjoy the art, live music and opportunities for some hands on art! 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. SHOW FLYER Show Schedule of Events Thursday, June 25 Friday, June 26 Saturday, June 27 Sunday, June 28 10 am to 4 pm ............ Daily Hours noon to 7 pm ............ Daily Hours 5 pm to 7 pm ........... DoART! Workshop (Registration required) noon to 7 pm .......... Daily Hours 5 pm to 7 pm .......... "Meet the Artists" Reception 10 am to 4 pm ............ Daily Hours Here's a sneak peek of some of the art work appearing in our 2026 Summer 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! >>

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Meet our artists! Meet Our Artists! Looking for one of our artists? We are thrilled to introduce our Muddy Creek Artist Guild Members. Feel free to contact them using the links provided. We are continuously updating this site so check back again soon! Ruth Bailey Painting Website Facebook Mail Lindsay Clarke Drawing, Painting Website Facebook Mail Tom Dicken Wood Website Facebook Mail Anita Ewing Painting Website Facebook Mail David Fletcher Photography Website Facebook Mail Monica Hawse Photography Website Facebook Mail Renata Kunkel Clay/Pottery Website Facebook Mail Bonnie McLeod Painting, Sculpture Website Facebook Mail Lora Moran Collins Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture Website Facebook Mail Bruce Saylor Drawing, Painting, Wood Website Facebook Mail Robin Shilkret Glass, Mixed Media Website Facebook Mail Kathie Staska Sculpture Website Facebook Mail Jan Willem Van der Vossen Drawing, Mixed Media Website Facebook Mail Peter West Photography Website Facebook Mail Mitzi Bernard Collage Website Facebook Mail Kathy Darcy Painting Acrylics, Watercolors Website Facebook Mail Ana Dorantes Mixed Media Website Facebook Mail Lisa Fairbank Glass Website Facebook Mail Barbara Frantzich Painting, Photography Website Facebook Mail Chrissie Hines Bookbinding, Fiber, Jewelry, Mixed Media Website Facebook Mail Sam Lennon Mixed Media, Painting Website Facebook Mail Betsy Meynardie Watercolor, Mixed Media, Acrylic. Website Facebook Mail Nancy Oliver Jewelry, Mixed Media Website Facebook Mail Michelle Schneider Clay/Pottery, Jewelry Website Facebook Mail Kendra Smith Fiber, Painting Website Facebook Mail Fran Thompson Fiber Website Facebook Mail Roxanne Weidele Drawing, Painting Website Facebook Mail Carlos Zepeda Jewelry Website Facebook Mail Chris Bunn Wood Website Facebook Mail Mike Dennis Jewelry, Mixed Media, Wood Website Facebook Mail Katerina Evans Mixed Media, Painting Website Facebook Mail Kate FitzGerald Mixed Media, Photography, Oyster Shell trees/Sea glass trees Website Facebook Mail Marcia Goldstein-Nathans Jewelry Website Facebook Mail Stephanie Kilchenstein Mixed Media, Painting Website Facebook Mail Edward Mann Photography Website Facebook Mail Ann Montgomery Fiber, Mixed Media, Sculpture Website Facebook Mail Nicole Rooney Painting Website Facebook Mail Janice Lynch Schuster Painting Website Facebook Mail Charlie Smith Photography Website Facebook Mail Meryl Tiemann Mixed Media Website Facebook Mail Lynn Welton-Beatty Drawing, Photography Website Facebook Mail

Highlights from MCAG's 10th Anniversary Show and Sale in Spring 2019. MCAG Celebrates 10 Years in South County! The Guild recently celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a stand out spring show in May. The show saw an amazing response from over 60 artists, spanning membership from the Guild's earliest days to current members. The salon-style exhibition highlighted growth over the last 10 years, in terms of the variety and number of artists who've called the Guild their own, but also in each individual's personal artistic journey. “ When we started in 2009 we had [the] simple goal to sell our art. Little did we know we would discover so many artists in our own backyard, in South County, over the next 10 years—nearly 300.” —Bea Poulin , MCAG Founding President Our thanks to all of the artists who participated as well as our patrons and sponsors who supported the show. A special thanks goes out to all of our guests—10 years is a testament to you unwavering support in supporting local art in South County. THANK YOU! Many thanks to our Show Sponsors! A sampling of work from the show:

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! >>

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

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. ArtFest! We are back again at Honey's Harvest Farm for one of our most popular shows...ArtFest! June 25-28, 2026 10:00-4:00PM on Thursday and Sunday; 10:00-7:00PM on Friday and Saturday This year we are including a DoART! on Friday evening and a Saturday evening reception with live music. Click Here for More Details! DoART! Workshop Get those creative juices flowing! For beginners and experienced makers alike, there is always something fun to create at the MCAG DoART! Save the date--we are offering this DoART during our popular ArtFest show and sale. More details to come soon Friday, June 26, 2026, 5:00-7:00 pm Honey's Harvest Farm, 5801 Brooks Woods Rd., Lothian, MD Click Here For Details 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

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.

Meet Our Artists! Looking for one of our artists? Feel free to contact them using the links provided. We are continuously updating this site so check back again soon! Ruth Bailey Painting Email Kathy Darcy Painting Acrylics, Watercolors Email Katerina Evans Mixed Media, Painting Email David Fletcher Photography Email Chrissie Hines Bookbinding, Fiber, Jewelry, Mixed Media Email Edward Mann Photography Email Lora Moran Collins Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture Email Michelle Schneider Clay/Pottery, Jewelry Email Charlie Smith Photography Email Jan Willem Van der Vossen Drawing, Mixed Media Email Carlos Zepeda Jewelry Email Mitzi Bernard Collage Email Mike Dennis Jewelry, Mixed Media, Wood Email Anita Ewing Painting Email Barbara Frantzich Painting, Photography Email Stephanie Kilchenstein Mixed Media, Painting Email Bonnie McLeod Painting, Sculpture Email Nancy Oliver Jewelry, Mixed Media Email Janice Lynch Schuster Painting Email Kathie Staska Sculpture Email Roxanne Weidele Drawing, Painting Email Chris Bunn Wood Email Tom Dicken Wood Email Lisa Fairbank Glass Email Marcia Goldstein-Nathans Jewelry Email Renata Kunkel Clay/Pottery Email Betsy Meynardie Watercolor, Mixed Media, Acrylic. Email Nicole Rooney Painting Email Robin Shilkret Glass, Mixed Media Email Fran Thompson Fiber Email Lynn Welton-Beatty Drawing, Photography Email Lindsay Clarke Drawing, Painting Email Ana Dorantes Mixed Media Email Kate FitzGerald Mixed Media, Photography, Oyster Shell trees/Sea glass trees Email Monica Hawse Photography Email Sam Lennon Mixed Media, Painting Email Ann Montgomery Fiber, Mixed Media, Sculpture Email Bruce Saylor Drawing, Painting, Wood Email Kendra Smith Fiber, Painting Email Meryl Tiemann Mixed Media Email Peter West Photography Email

Shows and Events MEMBER RESOURCES: BWI Juried Exhibit for MCAG 2D Artists Click here for Info PAGE IN PROGRESS. Check back for updates. ArtFest! at Honey's Harvest Farm 5801 Brooks Woods Road Lothian, Maryland We are back again at Honey's Harvest Farm for 2026. Dates: Thursday, June 25 - Sunday, June 28 [Please note it is one weekend only.] Hours and events: Thursday, 10:00-4:00 Friday, 10:00-7:00, with a DoART! 5:00-7:00 Saturday, 10:00-7:00, with the reception 5:00-7:00 Sunday, 10:00-4:00 Below are all the details. Use the quick links to jump to exactly what you need. Use the graphic s at the end to help us promote the show! SHOW DETAILS Show Captains, Location, Schedule, and more SHOW APPLICATION Sign up by May 26 to avoid a $10 late fee Deadline to apply June 3 SHOW FORMS Inventory, Display and Bio Card Templates, and Show Standards SHOW GRAPHICS Downloadable Files You Can Use to Help Promote the Show! SHOW DETAILS Please reach out to the show captain if you are interested in doing a demo of your work. Show Captains Betsy Meynardie Mitzi Bernardo DON'T WAIT! SIGN UP TO BE A PART OF THE ART SHOW ! Early Bird Deadline: May 28 Location: Honey's Harvest Farm, Lothian MD. Schedule Early Bird Deadline ............................... Tuesday, May 26 Pre-show Inventory and Q&A Meeting..TBA Application forms Due ......................... Wednesday, June 3 Payment Due ........................................ At time of registration Inventory Forms Due ............................ Thursday, June 11, midnight Setup panels, lights, etc. ..................... TBA Setup Cashier, tables ........................... TBA Check in for 2D artists ....................... TBA Check in for 3D artists ....................... TBA Final Hanging / Setup ......................... TBA Studio Intrepid ..................................... Sat-Sun noon -3pm Take down (all artists) ......................... Sun, June 28, 4 pm or by appt Committee Chairs Co-Captains: Betsy Meynardie and Mitzi Bernard Setup: TBD Check-in: TBD Setup 2D, hanging: TBD Setup 3D, space layout: TBD Retail Operations: TBD Publicity: Stephanie Kilchenstein Inventory: Lisa Fairbank Food and beverage: TBD Decorations: TBD Studio Intrepid: TBD Outreach: Kate Fitzgerald Special Events: DoART! - Fri, June 26, 5-7:00 pm Reception - Sat, June 27, 5-7:00 pm Artist demos - TBD Studio Intrepid - Sa/Su 12-3 pm To Participate: Click on Show Application box above to register. Then Click here to Pay SHOW FEE ONLINE (Do not forget to fill out application) Show fee is $40 for 2D or 3D and $60 for both 2D and 3D Late fee of $10 applies after May 26th. Final Deadline to apply is June 3rd. Want to pay by check? Mail check to: MCAG Treasurer, c/o Fran Thompson, P.O. Box 111, Mayo, MD 21106 Show Details GET READY Prepare for Check-In and Hanging! Frame and prepare work for display Download and fill out the show form templates: Artist statement, wall display labels, and the panel layout (for 2D artists) Download and fill out your inventory form - and submit by the deadline ! Label your work with barcode and informational card (see forms list) Create/update and print your artist bio (see template in forms list) Questions? Reach out to your mentor or one of the Show Captains for guidance. Show Forms Inventory: Due to Lisa Fairbank by midnight Thursday, June 11 Inventory Form Completion Instructions Inventory Form Display Cards: Wall display labels w/o Logo (Word Download) > Wall display labels, sample and notes (PDF) > Artist Statement card template - (Word docx file)> If you have issues contact Lisa Fairbank for an emailed copy Panel Layout template > (Excel) MCAG Show Standards > (as of July 2018) MCAG Expense Reimbursement form > Submit to Treasurer Show Forms ShowGraphics SPREAD THE WORD! Ways You Can Help Promote the Show Send 2 or 3 images of your work (with your last name, title of the work, 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! Show Graphics PRINT GRAPHICS: Coming Soon Post Card Size (front) Post Card Size (back) Full Page flyer Spanish language flyer SOCIAL/DIGITAL GRAPHICS: COMING SOON Facebook/Instagram Share image (for timeline posts): Right click on image below and "save image as"

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

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.