Shows and Events
MEMBER RESOURCES:
Holiday Art Show
Nov 28 - Dec 14, 2025
The Hitching Post
5078 Solomons Island Rd, Lothian, MD 20711
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Our customers are awaiting our ever popular Holiday Pop-Up Art Show and Sale .... and it starts on Black Friday! We have extended the weekends this year to allow 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.
Show Dates:
Friday, Nov 28 - Sunday Nov 30
Thursday Dec 4 - Sunday Dec 7
Thursday Dec 11 - Sunday Dec 14
Hours: Open Thursdays & Fridays 12noon - 7pm, and Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 5 pm. Reception will be 5 - 7 pm on Saturday, December 13.
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Below are all the details. Use the quick links
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Use the graphics at the end to
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SHOW DETAILS
Please reach out to the show captain if you are interested in doing a demo of your work.
Show Captains
DON'T WAIT! SIGN UP
TO BE A PART OF THE
ART SHOW!
Early Bird Deadline: Nov 5
Location: The Hitching Post, Lothian
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​​Schedule
Early Bird Deadline ............................... Wed Nov 5
Pre-show Inventory and Q&A Meeting..Sun Nov 9, 4 pm, DFRC
Application forms Due ......................... Wed Nov 12
Payment Due ........................................ Wed Nov 12
Inventory Forms Due ............................ Sun Nov 16 midnight
Setup panels, lights, etc. ..................... Nov 15 - 22
Setup Cashier, tables ........................... Sat Nov 15 - 22
Check in for 2D artists ....................... Nov 20, 9-12, 2-5; Nov 21, 5-7 pm
Check in for 3D artists ....................... Nov 20, 9-12, 2-5; Nov 21, 5-7 pm
Final Hanging / Setup ......................... Mon Nov 24 5-7pm
Studio Intrepid ..................................... Sat-Sun noon -3pm daily
Take down (all artists) ......................... Sun Dec 14 5 pm or by appt
Committee Chairs
Co-Captains: Bonnie McLeod and Meryl Tiemann
Setup: Tom DIcken and Kim Cook
Check-in: Joan Scott
Setup 2D, hanging: Lindsay Clark
Setup 3D, space layout: Vic and Linda Curtis
Retail Operations: Kendra Smith
Publicity: Stephanie Kilchenstein
Inventory: Lisa Fairbank
Food and beverage: TBD
Decorations: Lora Collins
Studio Intrepid: Joann Kalb
Outreach: Kate Fitzgerald
Special Events:
Live Music - Saturday Dec 13, 5-7 pm
Artist demos - TBD
Studio Intrepid - Sa/Su 12-3 pm
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To Participate:
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Click on Show Application box above to register.
($2 fee applies when paying by credit card)​​​
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Show fee is $40 for 2D or 3D and $60 for both 2D and 3D
Late fee of $10 applies after Nov 5th. Final Deadline to apply is Nov 12th. Want to pay by check? Mail check to: MCAG Treasurer, c/o Fran Thompson, P.O. Box 111, Mayo, MD 21106
GET READY
Prepare for Check-In and Hanging!
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Frame and prepare work for display
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Download and fill out the show form templates: Artist statement, wall display labels, and the panel layout (for 2D artists)
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Download and fill out your inventory form - and submit by the deadline!
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Label your work with barcode and informational card (see forms list)
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Create/update and print your artist bio (see template in forms list)
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Questions? Reach out to your mentor or one of the Show Captains for guidance.
Show Forms
Inventory:
Due to Lisa Fairbank by midnight Nov 16
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Display Cards:​
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Artist Statement card template - (Word docx file)>
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If you have issues contact Lisa Fairbank for an emailed copy​
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Panel Layout template > (Excel)
MCAG Show Standards > (as of July 2018)
MCAG Expense Reimbursement form > Submit to Treasurer
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SPREAD
THE WORD!
Ways You Can Help Promote the Show
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Send 2 or 3 images of your work (with your last name, title of the work, and media) to help us promote the show
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Subscribe to the MCAG Facebook page and Like, Comment, and Share our social media posts.
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Create your own social media posts about the art you'll be showing. Tag MCAG so we can share your public posts too!
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Need Help? Ask your show captains
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Download and share the show graphics
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Email your friends and contacts​
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Print out the flyers and post at work, in local businesses, libraries, and public bulletin boards
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Watch for upcoming emails and announcements about other ways to engage!
Show Graphics
PRINT GRAPHICS:
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SOCIAL/DIGITAL GRAPHICS:
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Facebook/Instagram Share image (for timeline posts):
Right click on image below and "save image as"
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