Shows and Events
MEMBER RESOURCES:
TOUR DETAILS
Dates: October 21- and 22, 2023
Times: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Co-Captains:
Mike Dennis and Kendra Smith
The Guild's 5th Open Studio Tour will take place this fall at members' studios across South County. You have the option of being a host (at your own studio) or being a guest artist (by joining another artist's studio).
The Studio Tour is different from the Guild's other shows: there are no inventory forms to complete, no wall or display cards to provide, and the Guild is not responsible for any sales. In fact, you don't even have to sell your work to be part of the tour. You can be all about displaying your art, engaging participants in hands-on activities, giving demonstrations, or not! The minimum we ask is that you provide a friendly "open house" atmosphere and engage participants by providing information about your medium, process, and history. Sales, demos, etc., are just icing on the cake!
To Participate:
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SIGN UP NOW USING THE APPLICATION BUTTON ABOVE!
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Pay your show fee by the final deadline - August 22, 2022
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$20 by check (mail to Fran Thompson)
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$21 via credit card Pay Show Fee Here ->
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Mail check to: MCAG Treasurer, c/o Fran Thompson, P.O. Box 111, Mayo, MD 21106
Note: You must be a fully paid member in order to be in the show. If you have not paid your dues for 2023, click here to Pay Dues Here ->
Deadline: 8/22/23
Sign up and pay
fees now!
SPREAD
THE WORD!
Ways You Can Help Promote the Tour
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Subscribe to MCAG Facebook page and Like, comment, and share all 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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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:
Full page flyer (coming soon)
Flyer, 2-up (Not applicable)
SOCIAL/DIGITAL GRAPHICS: Coming Soon!
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5x7 postcards (front PDF)
Facebook Cover image
Facebook Event image
Facebook Share image (for timeline posts)
Instagram Share image (square)
Past Show
2023 Summer Artfest
Show and Sale
Let's try something new!
Honey's Harvest Farm is joining with
Muddy Creek Artists Guild to create this unique event.
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Below is everything you need to know, or use the quick links
to jump to exactly what you need.
SHOW DETAILS
Summer Artfest
Pop-Up Show and Sale
June 17-18 and 24-25
Show Captains
DON'T WAIT! SIGN UP
TO BE A PART OF THE
SUMMER POP-UP SHOW!
Early Deadline: May 14!
Location:
Honey's Harvest Farm
5801 Brookswood Rd
Lothian MD 20711
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Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18 and June 24-25, 11am–5pm
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Show will be setup in a beautiful tobacco barn that has been redone for events. Lighting will be an issue for 3D artists. You will need to provide your own lighting solution. There are outlets about every 12'. 2D Panels will have sufficient lighting and we should have plenty of panels space for all. Artists are Not required to hang new work.
There will Not be a reception, however, we will host Studio Intrepid.
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The barn hosts a farmers market the 1st Sunday of each Month, 11-3pm. Plan a visit to check out the site for yourself before the show.
To Participate:
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SIGN UP NOW! >
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Pay your show fee by the final deadline - May 26th
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$40 by check (mail to Fran Thompson)
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$42 via credit card Pay Show Fee Here ->
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Fee is $50/$52 if postmarked after May 14th
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Mail to: MCAG Treasurer, c/o Fran Thompson, P.O. Box 111, Mayo, MD 21106
Note: You must be a fully paid member in order to be in the show. If you have not paid your dues for 2023, the cost is now $60 ($40 + $20 late fee) by check or $62 via Square ($2 for processing fees), in addition to the Show Fee. Pay Dues Here ->
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 June 6th!
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Display Cards:
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Panel Layout template > (Excel)
MCAG Show Standards > (as of July 2018)
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SPREAD
THE WORD!
Ways You Can Help Promote the Show
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Send at least 1 image of your work (with title and media) to help us promote the show (muddycreekartists@gmail.com)
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Subscribe to MCAG Facebook page and Like, comment, and share all 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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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
SOCIAL/DIGITAL GRAPHICS:
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5x7 postcards (front PDF) (Not applicable for Artfest)
Facebook Share image (for timeline posts)
Instagram Share image (square)