January
Drop-Off: 12/26-1/2 | Reception 1/3 from 5-8pm
On-View: 1/3-1/31 | Pick-Up: 2/1-2/5A show featuring LEGO constructions and art inspired by toys
Open to All
February
Drop-Off: 2/1-2/5 | Reception 2/7 from 5-8pm
On-View: 2/5-2/28 | Pick-Up: 3/1-3/5Featuring works from Public High School Artists in Cecil County, MD
Open to Students Only
March
Drop-Off: 3/1-3/5 | Reception 3/7 from 5-8pm
On-View: 3/5-3/28 | Pick-Up: 3/29-4/2“Back Roads and Quiet Waters”
An All Media Show featuring Larry Garnett
Open to All
April
Drop-Off: 3/29-4/1 | Reception 4/4 from 5-8pm
On-View: 4/1-4/26 | Pick-Up: 4/28-4/30“The Trashy Women Come On Home”
An All Media Show
Open to Members of The Trashy Women
May
Drop-Off: 4/26-4/30 | Reception 5/2 from 5-8pm
On-View: 5/1-5/30 | Pick-Up: 5/31-6/4“Expressions of Healing” 28th Annual Show
Featuring works by artists with Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services
Open to Upper Bay clients only
June
Drop-Off: 5/31-6/4 | Reception 6/6 from 5-8pm
On-View: 6/4-6/27 | Pick-Up: 6/28-7/2“Member Show”
An All Media Show
Open to CCAC Members
July
Drop-Off: 6/28-7/2 | Reception 7/4 from 5-8pm
On-View: 7/2-7/25 | Pick-Up: 7/26-7/30“Dragon Town”
An All Media Show featuring Larry Garnett
Open to All
August
Drop-Off: 7/26-7/30 | Reception 8/1 from 5-8pm
On-View: 8/1-8/29 | Pick-Up: 8/30-9/3“Gearhead”
An All Media Show featuring Mike the Blacksmith
Open to All
September
Drop-Off: 8/30-9/3 | Reception 9/5 from 5-8pm
On-View: 9/3-9/26 | Pick-Up: 9/27-10/1“Growth and Decay”
An All Media Show featuring Krystal Gorman
Open to All
October
Drop-Off: 9/27-10/1 | Reception 10/3 from 5-8pm
On-View: 10/1-10/31 | Pick-Up: 11/1-11/5CCAC’s 26th Annual Juried Show
Companion Show: 7th Annual 6×6 Canvas Show
Companion Show: Horse Sense
Open to All
November
Drop-Off: 11/1-11/5 | Reception 11/14 (2nd Friday) from 5-8pm
On-View: 11/5-11/28 | Pick-Up: 11/29-12/3CCAC’s 25th Annual Photography Show
Works must have a photographic basis
Open to All
December
Drop-Off: 11/29-12/3 | Reception 12/5 from 5-8pm
On-View: 12/3-12/25 | Pick-Up: 12/26-12/31CCAC’s Annual Holiday Art Mart
Open to All
Download the exhibit entry form/inventory sheet (pdf) | Download as Excel spreadsheet (xlsx)
All Exhibitions
- With the exception of the Photography Show, CCAC shows are open to all media.
- Entries are limited to 5 pieces per artist.
- Works MUST be ready to hang. Wire is preferred and must support the weight of the piece.
- No work created prior to 2016 and no work displayed at CCAC within the past 2 years.
- Submission fees – $6 per piece (3+ for $15). Fees are waived for students with ID and seniors age 65+ (with exception of the juried show).
- CCAC collects a 25% commission on all sales.
- Drop-Off and Pick-Up times are Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm, and Sundays by special arrangement.
- Holiday Art Mart commission for all artists is 10%.
Guidelines
- Artists shall register artwork with the program manager by filling out the registration form at the front desk (also available online).
- Artist shall hold CCAC harmless for any damage relating to hanging, transporting, storing or showing of artwork.
- The Cecil County Arts Council has the right to remove certain works deemed inappropriate for minors.
- Works not claimed within 30 days of the pick-up dates become the sole possession of CCAC.
- Unless the artist specifies otherwise, entering a piece into the show constitutes agreement for CCAC to use its image in online promotions.
2026 Featured Artist Calls for Entry!
To be the Featured Artist for a monthly exhibit in 2026 at the Cecil County Arts Council, please submit a proposal by email or snail mail.
Send proposals to:
OR
Visual Arts Committee
Cecil County Arts Council
135 E. Main Street
Elkton, MD 21921
Proposals must include:
- Letter of intent
- Months in 2025 that the artist is unavailable for an exhibit.
- Digital images of your works with list including title, media, size and date of completion
- Artist Statement
- Artist Resume
IMPORTANT: Incomplete submission packages will not be considered.
DEADLINE: ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY November 30, 2025
About our gallery:
Cecil County Arts Council
135 East Main Street,
Elkton, Maryland 21921
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
1st Friday of the month, 5-8pm (Nov. is 2nd Friday)
Saturdays 10am-2pm
Sundays by Appointment
- Exhibits: Monthly exhibition throughout the year in the gallery
- Artist Responsibilities: current membership, opening reception participation
- Contract will outline additional responsibilities
All 2D works must be framed and able to hang (using the Walker System).