January 7–31
Drop-Off: 1/1-1/5 | Reception 1/7 from 5-8pm
On-View: 1/7-1/31 | Pick-Up: 2/1-2/3“Artists Choice” Show
Open Show: (Open to all media)
February 4–28
Drop-Off: 1/28-2/2 | Reception 2/4 from 5-8pm
On-View: 2/4-2/28 | Pick-Up: 3/1-3/2“CCPS Student Show”
Featuring works from Elkton, Bo Manor, and Perryville High Schools
For Students Only.
March 4–29
Drop-Off: 3/1-3/2 | Reception 3/4 from 5-8pm
On-View: 3/4-3/29 | Pick-Up: 3/30-3/31“Art Responds”
Open Show Theme: “Current Events” (Open to all media)
April 1–27
Drop-Off: 3/30-3/31 | Reception 4/1 from 5-8pm
On-View: 4/1-4/27 | Pick-Up: 4/28-5/4“Observations” featuring Heather Reese (Photography) & Mrs. Rowe’s Local Artwork
Open Show Theme: “The World Around Us” (Open to all media)
May 6–30
Drop-Off: 4/28-5/4 | Reception 5/6 from 5-8pm
On-View: 5/6-5/30 | Pick-Up: 5/31-6/1“Expressions of Healing” 25th Annual Show
Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services
For Upper Bay clients only.
June 6–27
Drop-Off: 5/31-6/1 | Reception 6/3 from 5-8pm
On-View: 6/3-6/27 | Pick-Up: 6/28-6/29Member’s Show featuring Colleen Tiefenthal “Art Is For All”
Open Show: Members Only (Open to all media)
July 1–29
Drop-Off: 6/28-6/29 | Reception 7/1 from 5-8pm
On-View: 7/1-7/29 | Pick-Up: 7/30-8/3“Creations of the Earth” featuring Nola Boyle (ceramics)
Open Show Theme: “Nature” (Open to all media)
August 5–29
Drop-Off: 7/30-8/3 | Reception 8/5 from 5-8pm
On-View: 8/5-8/29 | Pick-Up: 8/30-8/31“The Living is Easy”
Open Show Theme: “Dog Days of Summer” (Open to all media)
September 2–30
Drop-Off: 8/30-8/31 | Reception 9/2 from 5-8pm
On-View: 9/2-9/30 | Pick-Up: 10/1-10/5“Worlds Reconnected” featuring Patricia Jepsen
Open Show Theme: “Community” (Open to all media)
October 7–31
Drop-Off: 10/1-10/5 | Reception 10/7 from 5-8pm
On-View: 10/7-10/31 | Pick-Up: 11/1-11/2CCAC’s 23rd Annual Juried Show
Open Show: 5th Annual 6×6 Canvas Show!
November 4-28
Drop-Off: 11/1-11/2 | Reception 11/11 (2nd Friday) from 5-8pm
On-View: 11/4-11/28 | Pick-Up: 11/29-11/3022nd Annual Photography Show
Open to All. Work must have Photographic basis.
December 2-30
Drop-Off: 11/29-11/30 | Reception 12/2 from 5-8pm
On-View: 12/2-12/30 | Pick-Up: 12/31-1/4CCAC’s Annual Holiday Art Mart
Featuring Cecil County Chamber of Commerce & CCAC’s, 5th Annual Wonderland of Wreaths with Cecil County Chamber of Commerce
All Exhibitions
- With the exception of the Photography Show, CCAC shows are open to all media.
- Entries are limited to 3 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 2012 and no work displayed at CCAC within the past 2 years.
- Member fees – $6 per piece (3 for $15). Students with ID – $4 per piece (3 for $10). Youth – $6 for 3 pieces. (with exception of the juried show)
- Non-Member fees – $7 per piece (with exception of the juried show).
- CCAC collects 25% commission from members and 35% commission from non-members.
- Drop-Off and Pick-Up times are Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm and the first Saturday of the month 10am-2pm.
- Holiday Art Mart commission for members is 10%.
Guidelines
- Artist shall register artwork in the Inventory of Artwork manual.
- 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.
2023 Solo & Small Group Exhibition Calls for Entry!
For a Solo or Small Group Exhibit in 2023 at:
Cecil County Arts Council
135 East Main Street,
Elkton, Maryland 21921
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
1st Saturday of each month 10am-2pm
1st Friday of the month, 5-8pm
- 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)
Send proposals to:
Visual Arts Committee
Cecil County Arts Council
135 E. Main Street
Elkton, MD 21921
Proposals must include:
- Letter of intent
- Months in 2023 that 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 October 16, 2022