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Shows and Events

MEMBER RESOURCES:

BWI Juried Exhibit for MCAG 2D Artists
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Art in Bloom
Spring Show  
April 9-12 and 16-19, 2026
The Hitching Post

5078 Solomons Island Rd, Lothian, MD 20711

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We are back again at the Hitching Post--a location so many raved about! Come be a part of this exciting first show of 2026. 

 

Tentative Show Dates: 

 Thursday April 9 - Sunday  April 12

 Thursday April 16 - Sunday April 19

 

Hours and reception date: TBD

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Below are all the details.  Use the quick links

to jump to exactly what you need.

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Use the graphics at the end to

help us promote the show!

Show Captains, Location, Schedule, and more

Sign up by March 23

to avoid a $10 late fee

Deadline to apply March 30

Inventory, Display and Bio Card Templates, and Show Standards

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

To Be Determined

DON'T WAIT! SIGN UP

TO BE A PART OF THE

ART SHOW!

Early Bird Deadline: March 20

 

Location: The Hitching Post, Lothian

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​​Schedule

     Early Bird Deadline ............................... Fri, March 20

     Pre-show Inventory and Q&A Meeting..TBA

     Application forms Due ......................... Fri, March 27

     Payment Due ........................................ At time of registration

     Inventory Forms Due ............................ Sun March 29, 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 daily

     Take down (all artists) ......................... Sun April 19, 5 pm or by appt

 

Committee Chairs

      Co-Captains: TBD

      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: Joann Kalb

      Outreach: Kate Fitzgerald

 

Special Events:

   Live Music - TBD

   Artist demos - TBD

   Studio Intrepid - Sa/Su 12-3 pm

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To Participate:

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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 March 20th. Final Deadline to apply is March 27th. 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)

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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 Sunday, March 29

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Display Cards:​

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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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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

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SOCIAL/DIGITAL GRAPHICS:  COMING SOON

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Facebook/Instagram Share image (for timeline posts):

Right click on image below and "save image as"

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Our Community Partners and Sponsors

The Guild is very pleased to recognize the local organizations, businesses, and business people who have offered their support for promoting art and artists in Southern Anne Arundel County by supporting MCAG.

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