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Spring Art Show 
April 2 - 6, 2025
"Art in Bloom"

Discover, Discuss, Create ...

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The Parish Hall at Christ Church West River is the exciting new venue we will be using for the spring show, April 2-6, 2025.

In addition to a new venue, we'll be trying out some new activities, too! This show will be more interactive and encourage customers to connect more with the artists.

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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 Feb 24

to avoid a $10 late fee

Deadline to apply Mar 3

Inventory, Display and Bio Card Templates, and Show Standards

Downloadable Files You Can Use to Help Promote the Show!

SHOW DETAILS

This show will be more interactive with artist demos, a fashion show for wearable art, and other opportunities to connect with the customers. Please reach out to the show captain if you are interested in doing a demo of your work.

DON'T WAIT! SIGN UP

TO BE A PART OF THE

ART SHOW!

Early Bird Deadline: Feb 24

 

Location: Christ Church West River Parish Hall

204 Owensville Road, West River, MD.  20778​​

Show Dates/Times:

Wednesday-Saturday, April 2-5, 10:30am - 7:30pm

Sunday, April 6, 11:00am to 5pm

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Schedule (committee leads in parentheses):

   Setup panels, lights, etc. March 31 (Mike Dennis)

   Check in, hanging, and setup:

      March 31, 5-7:30 for 2D and April 1, 10-6:00 for 3D

      (Check-in: Giselle Hennessy & Chrissie Hines)

      (Setup 2D: Lindsay Clarke)

      (Setup 3D: Vic and Linda Curtis)

   Setup Operations, April 1 (Chrissie Hines)

   Take down, April 6, 5-7 pm

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Special Events:

   Meet the Artists Reception, April 5, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

   Studio Intrepid (JoAnn Kalb): Saturday and Sunday/Times TBD

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To Participate:

  • Click on Show Application box above to register.

  • Then click on link below to pay the fee:

    • $40 for 2D or 3

    • Credit Card fee $2 

    • Late fee of $10 applies after February 24

    • Final Deadline to apply is March 3

   Mail check to: MCAG Treasurer, c/o Fran Thompson, P.O. Box 111, Mayo, MD 21106

OR  Click here to Pay SHOW FEE ONLINE 

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 March 16

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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:

Post Card Size (front)

Post Card Size (back)

Full Page flyer

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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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