Shows and Events
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Summer Artfest
June 14-15, 21-22 2025
Honey's Harvest Farm
5801 Brooks Woods Rd, Lothian, MD 20711
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We are back at Honey's Harvest Farm for summer artfest! Lots of open space in the big, beautiful barn. 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. There will also be live music.
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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
This show will be similar to past shows as Honey's Harvest. 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 15
Location: Honey's Harvest Farm
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​​Schedule
Early Bird Deadline ............................. Thur May 15
Application forms Due ....................... Fri May 23
Payment Due ...................................... Fri May 23
Inventory Forms Due .......................... Sat May 31
Setup panels, lights, etc. ................... Wed June 11 10am storage unit
Setup Cashier, tables .......................... Wed June 11
Check in for 2D artists ...................... Thu June 12 9-noon, 2–5pm, 5-7pm
Check in for 3D artists ...................... Fri June 13 9-noon, 2–5pm
Final Hanging / Setup ........................ Fri June 13 5-7pm
Studio Intrepid .................................... Sat-Sun noon -3pm daily
Take down (all artists) ........................ Sun June 22 4pm
Committee Chairs:
Co-Captains: Betsy Meynardie and Marcia Goldstein-Nathans
Setup: Mike Dennis
Check-in: Kate Fitzgerald
Setup 2D, hanging: Lindsay Clarke and Jan Willem van der Vossen
Setup 3D, space layout: Vic and Linda Curtis
Setup Operations: Ruth Bailey​
Entertainment: Lora Collins
Publicity: Stephanie Kilchenstein
Inventory: Lisa Fairbank
Studio Intrepid: JoAnn Kalb
Special Events:
Live Music - TBD
Artist demos - TBD
Studio Intrepid (JoAnn Kalb): Saturday and Sunday/ noon - 3pm
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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 May 15. Final Deadline to apply is May 23. 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 May 31
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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
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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