Paint Artist Needed for Turkey Point Lighthouse
The Turkey Point Lighthouse, Inc (TPL) is seeking a “Trompe L’oeil artist” or “Scenic Painter” to paint a simulated well onto the floor of the new reconstructed bell tower. For further clarification – this painting will be completed on a flat 2D floor surface and will appear to be a realistic well when viewed with perspective.…
FREE Spring Concert! 2023
Northern Chesapeake Symphony Orchestra to Present Concert at Elkton High On March 31, 2023 the Northern Chesapeake Symphony Orchestra (NCSO), directed by Dr. Nelson Fritts, will present a FREE Concert at Elkton High School. The NCSO String Quartet, String Orchestra, and Full Orchestra will perform a marvelous array of classical favorites, including Sheep May Safely…
Choral Society Spring Concert Series
The Cecil County Choral Society (CCCS) is having their Spring 2023 Concert Series this March! Concert Dates, Times, and Locations: Concert I – Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30pm – Elkton Presbyterian Church Concert II – Sunday, March 26 at 4pm – West Nottingham Presbyterian Church Concert III – Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30pm – St.…
Artist Proposals for New Public Art Project due March 10th
FrostburgFirst Seeks Artist Proposals for New Public Art Project In collaboration with The Brownsville Project, FrostburgFirst is seeking an artist, or team of artists, to create a permanent 3-dimensional artwork to be placed prominently within the Frostburg Arts & Entertainment District. This project, and the paperwork associated with the development of the project proposal, will be used…
Call for Art Proposals by Dec 30th
Seeking Art Installation for the LaVale Library in Allegany County, MD The Allegany Arts Council is seeking artist proposals for the development of a Public Art Across Maryland grant application to be completed in March 2023. This is open to ALL Marylanders, even artists here in Cecil County. The deadline to submit proposals is December…
Art Walk Artists Needed!
Artists are Needed to create Outdoor Sculpture Installations ~ Semi-permanent in Brantwood Regional Park Description: CCAC and Friends of Cecil County Parks & Rec are creating an interactive outdoor art exhibit along the walking path of the northwest section of Brantwood Regional Park where guests will stroll through 3 exhibits, each displaying a piece of…
MD STEM Festival Art Contest
About the Maryland STEM Festival The Maryland STEM Festival is a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that takes place every Fall. Libraries, schools, and educational groups across Maryland celebrate the festival each year by offering a series of hands-on STEM programs for children and teens. For more information about the Maryland STEM…
Art Teacher Needed
The Shorehaven School is seeking an Art Teacher. They are hosting an Open House October 24-27 from 10am-5pm and will be talking more in depth about the facilities and job openings. For details about the job offer please contact: Sarah Garni Human Resources Generalist sgarni@shorehaveninc.com 410-398-9850 Shorehaven Inc., is a community based agency serving the…
CCAC Arts Survey 2022
We need your opinions! As a non-profit organization the Cecil County Arts Council is always looking for ways to better serve our public. This annual Arts Survey is a tool we like to use to get the direct feedback from the public (made of CCAC members, students, teachers, artists, community leaders, and Cecil County residents…
Start Up Cecil Program for Teens
Start-Up Cecil: A Small Business Contest for Teens with the Cecil County Public Library Display your creativity and learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Attend the half-day, camp-style workshops to meet local business owners and learn about their work, enjoy hands-on brainstorming activities, and develop your own business plan. Then, pitch your idea…
Pirate Takeover in Port Deposit – Call for Artists!
PORT DEPOSIT PIRATE TAKOVER EVENT Town of Port Deposit 64 S. Main Street Port Deposit, MD 21904 410.378.2121 ARTS/CRAFT/SMALL BUSINESS VENDORS/EXHIBITORS APPLICATION DEADLINE for vendor/exhibitor applications is Monday, August 29, 2022. $25.00 fee (cash or check) is due with your application. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Applications should go to Lacey…
ECK 1st Annual Community Art Festival
Event Details: Elkton Community Kitchen is happy to announce their First (and hopefully annual) Community Art Festival on October 22, 2022 from 10am-6pm! Thank you for your interest in becoming a juried artist for the 1st Annual Community Art Festival to benefit Elkton Community Kitchen, a non-profit hot lunch program in Elkton, Maryland. Now in their…
Havre de Grace A&E District – Calls for Entry
Call for Artists – ‘BenchMarks’ Annual art program sponsored by the Havre de Grace Arts Collective and the City of Havre de Grace, designed to beautify & enhance the community benches located within the Arts & Entertainment (A&E) District of Havre de Grace, MD. Each year, BenchMarks identifies wooden benches in the downtown section of…
SPRING Has SPRUNG Demo Art Festival
Event Details: Springtime is a great time to be outdoors and experience the arts. On May 14th from 12-4 there will be a Demonstration Style Art Fest in Downtown Elkton within the vibrant Arts District. Taking place on North Street, there will be food available from the American Legion, live music, and artists creating and selling their artwork.…
Activate Your Arts Data Virtual Conversation
Arts Data in the Public Sector Bloomberg Associates’ Cultural Assets Management team produced Arts Data in the Public Sector to highlight the data practices of fifteen local arts agencies across the U.S. This data captures a meaningful cross-section of constituencies, resources, and strategies. Through best practices and case studies, the Guide offers useful insights and…
“Liz & Iris – Artists in Elkton” Film Festival Winner!
A Winning Selection… Waretech Studio’s latest production, a feature length documentary, “Liz and iris – Artists in Elkton” is now an OFFICIAL SELECTION at the LGBTQ Unbordered International Film Festival in Nassau, DE in their Winter 2022 Series!! The documentary is a brief and lighthearted look into the lives of two LGBTQ+ artists in small…
Call for Mural Artists Application
We’re Seeking a Mural Artist for North East, MD Completed Applications due by October 31, 2021 at 5pm. Fill out the Form Here. Where are the mural makers in the area? The Town of North East, MD is seeking a mural for the side of one of their buildings on Main Street. The building, located…
Congratulations to CCAC FY21 Grant Recipients!
Giving away more than $50,000 to recipients for Fiscal Year 2021, CCAC has helped the following organizations bring more arts programming to the county: Cecil County Choral Society Cecil Dancenter Cecil College Performing Arts Fair Hill Nature Center Milburn Stone Theater Perryville High School The Tome School Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services Upper Chesapeake…
Round 2 – COVID Relief Grants
To address the needs of artists who have experienced financial difficulty as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cecil County Arts Council, in collaboration with the Maryland State Arts Council, has created a second round of relief funds to provide grants when other sources of aid have been exhausted. Artists who need financial…
2020 Celebration of the Arts – Thank You Sponsors!
This is a special THANK YOU to all of the amazing sponsors we had for our 2020 Celebration of the Arts event. For links to our supporters and links to their websites, please click here. Event Sponsor: Delmarva Power Table Sponsors: Milburn Stone Theatre, Laurie Fitzgerald, and The Styer’s and Friends Performing Artists Sponsors: Showcase…
CCAC Scholarship Information
CCAC’s Annual Scholarship Fund is open to legal residents of Cecil County planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate degree program in the arts and to students currently enrolled in an art program at an undergraduate level. Scholarship funds must be used primarily for tuition and fees. Deadline Friday, April 30, 2021! Scholarships Page.
Congratulations to CCAC FY20 Grant Recipients!
Giving away more than $50,000 to recipients for Fiscal Year 2020, CCAC has helped the following organizations bring more arts programming to the county: Cecil County Choral Society Cecil Dancenter Cecil College Performing Arts Cecilton Elementary Fair Hill Nature Center Milburn Stone Theater Providence Christian Academy The Tome School Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services
2019 Celebration of the Arts – Thank You Sponsors!
This is a special THANK YOU to all of the amazing sponsors we had for our 2019 Celebration of the Arts event. For links to our supporters and links to their websites, please click here. Event Sponsor: Delmarva Power Cocktail Sponsors: Artesian Water Company, Inc. VFW Elkton Post 8175 Table Sponsors: Milburn Stone Theatre, Laurie…
Cecil Farmers and Arts Council Pair Up for ‘The Market at 135’
Cecil County farms, including Luff Family Farms, Chesapeake Gold Farms, Rumbleway Farm, Stafford Angus, and Milburn Orchards, will provide farm fresh products that can be purchased at the market, daily.