Shows and Events
MEMBER RESOURCES:
ARTFEST is back at Honey's Harvest Farm for 2026
Location: 5801 Brooks Woods Ln Lothian, MD
Dates: Thursday, June 25 - Sunday, June 28
[Please note it is one weekend only.]
Hours and events:
Thursday, 10:00-4:00
Friday, 12:00-7:00, with a DoART! 5:00-7:00
Saturday, 12:00-7:00, 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 graphics at the end to
help us 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
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. ..................... Monday, June 22
Setup Cashier, tables ........................... Monday, June 22
Check in for 2D artists ....................... Tues-Wed, June 23, 24
Check in for 3D artists ....................... Tues-Wed, June 23, 24
Final Hanging / Setup ......................... Wednesday, June 24
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: Tom Dicken, Chris Bunn
Check-in: Joan Scott, Sam Lennon
Setup 2D, hanging: Lindsay Clarke
Setup 3D, space layout: Linda Curtis, Renata Kunkel
Retail Operations: Anita Ewing, Ana Dorantes
Publicity: Stephanie Kilchenstein
Inventory: Lisa Fairbank
Food and beverage: Chris Bunn, Robin Shilkret
Demonstrations & DoArt!: Chrissie Hines
Studio Intrepid: Michelle Schneider & Ann Montgomery
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:
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Click on Show Application box above to register.
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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
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)
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
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
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
SOCIAL/DIGITAL GRAPHICS:
Facebook/Instagram Share image (for timeline posts):
Click on image below and "save image as"
