Shows and Events
MEMBER RESOURCES:
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 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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Click on Show Application box above to register.
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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
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 midnight Sunday, March 29
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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
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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