January 1–25
Drop-Off: 12/26-12/30 | Reception 1/6 from 5-8pm
On-View: 1/1-1/25 | Pick-Up: 1/26-1/31“Anything Goes” Show
An All Media Show
Open to All
February 1–23
Drop-Off: 1/26-1/31 | Reception 2/3 from 5-8pm
On-View: 2/1-2/24 | Pick-Up: 2/24-3/2“CCPS Student Show”
Featuring works from North East and Rising Sun High Schools in Cecil County, MD
Open to Students Only
March 1–26
Drop-Off: 2/24-2/28 | Reception 3/3 from 5-8pm
On-View: 3/1-3/27 | Pick-Up: 3/27-3/31“Face It”
An All Media Portrait Show
Open to All
April 1–23
Drop-Off: 3/27-3/31 | Reception 4/7 from 5-8pm
On-View: 4/1-4/23 | Pick-Up: 4/24-4/28“Writing on the Wall”
An All Media & Written Word Show
Open to All
May 1–25
Drop-Off: 4/24-4/28 | Reception 5/5 from 5-8pm
On-View: 5/1-5/25 | Pick-Up: 5/26-5/31“Expressions of Healing” 26th Annual Show
Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services
Open to Upper Bay clients only
June 1–25
Drop-Off: 5/26-5/31 | Reception 6/2 from 5-8pm
On-View: 6/1-6/25 | Pick-Up: 6/26-6/30Annual Members Show
An All Media Show
Open to All
July 1–23
Drop-Off: 6/26-6/30 | Reception 7/7 from 5-8pm
On-View: 7/1-7/23 | Pick-Up: 7/24-7/31“Scouting for an Outing”
An All Media Show
Open to All
August 1–27
Drop-Off: 7/24-7/31 | Reception 8/4 from 5-8pm
On-View: 8/1-8/27 | Pick-Up: 8/28-8/31“2nd Annual Dog Days of Summer”
An All Media Show
Open to All
September 1–24
Drop-Off: 8/28-8/31 | Reception 9/1 from 5-8pm
On-View: 9/1-9/24 | Pick-Up: 9/25-9/29“Of, By, and For Women”
An All Media Show
Open to All
October 1–26
Drop-Off: 9/25-9/29 | Reception 10/6 from 5-8pm
On-View: 10/1-10/26 | Pick-Up: 10/27-10/31CCAC’s 24th Annual Juried Show
Companion Show: 6th Annual 6×6 Canvas Show
Open to All
November 1-26
Drop-Off: 10/27-10/31 | Reception 11/10 (2nd Friday) from 5-8pm
On-View: 11/1-11/26 | Pick-Up: 11/27-11/3023rd Annual Photography Show
Works must have a photographic basis
Open to All
December 1-25
Drop-Off: 11/27-11/30 | Reception 12/1 from 5-8pm
On-View: 12/1-12/25 | Pick-Up: 12/26-12/29CCAC’s Annual Holiday Art Mart
Companion Show: CCAC’s 6th Annual Wonderland of Wreaths with Cecil County Chamber of Commerce
Open to All
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 2016 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, Saturdays 10am-2pm, and Sundays by special arrangement.
- Holiday Art Mart commission for all artists 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.
2024 Solo & Small Group Exhibition Calls for Entry!
For a Solo or Small Group Exhibit in 2024 at:
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)
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 2024 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 17, 2023 (extended!)