The Cecil County Arts Council acts as a clearinghouse for information on the arts in Cecil County. Now in its 33rd year, the Arts Council is a non-profit organization, dedicated to “presenting, promoting and sustaining the arts in Cecil County”.
Supported, in part, by funding provided from the state and county, as well as sponsorships and individual contributions, the Arts Council is also a membership organization. Arts Council members include:
Artists
Educators
Students
Families
At various venues throughout Cecil County, the Arts Council provides opportunities for the residents of our community to experience art events.
Free concerts
Exhibitions at multiple locations
Workshops
Classes
The Arts Council also provides grant and scholarship opportunities to community residents, organizations and schools. Each year, the Arts Council offers over $40,000 in sub-grants and scholarships to applicants.
Visit the Arts Council, experience what we have to offer!
Call for Entries - Juried Exhibition
Cecil County Arts Council Juried Exhibition - October 1-29, 2010 An open media juried exhibition with awards For juried show only: Pieces exhibited are chosen at the discretion of the juror. Submission of artwork does not guarantee display in exhibition. Awards: Cash awards and certificates Eligibility: Open to all artists of all media. Three piece maximum Fee: CCAC Members - $10 first piece, $5 each additional piece, CCAC College Student Members - $5 per piece, CCAC Youth Members - $5 for up to three pieces, all others - $10 per piece Opening Reception: Friday, October 1, 5-7pm Drop-off Dates: September 13-24 Pick-up Dates: November 1-5
To Submit a Proposal For a Solo or Small Group Exhibit in 2011 at:
Elkton Arts Center(EAC): 135 East Main Street, Elkton, Maryland Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Tuesday evenings 6-8pm 1st & 4th Saturdays of each month 10am-2pm
Exhibits: 4-6 week exhibits throughout the year in the front gallery
Artist Responsibilities: set-up, break-down, opening reception participation
Or
Summer Music Weekend Artist: North East Town Park, North East, MD, Hours: One Sunday 6-8pm Exhibits: one Sunday night during our Summer Music Concert Series, Artist Responsibilities: Set-uo-break-down and gallery sitting for the two hour period, no commission taken by CCAC
Or
Chesapeake City Town Hall Gallery(CCTHG): 108 Bohemia Avenue, South Chesapeake City, Maryland Hours: Saturdays & Sundays noon-6pm Exhibits: month or week long exhibits during summer months Artist Responsibilities: set-up, break-down, & gallery sitting
Send proposals to: Visual Arts Committee Cecil County Arts Council 135 E. Main Street Elkton, MD 21921
Proposals must include: 1. Letter of intent, including exhibition location preference (EAC or CCTHG) 2. Months in 2010 artist is available for an exhibit 3. A CD containing at least 10 jpegs of your work at a minimum of 300dpi, with list including title media, size and date of completion 4. Artist Statement 5. Artist Resume 6. SASE for return of portfolio
IMPORTANT: Only complete submission packages will be considered. If any of the above items are missing, submission will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed by the committee. Please call (410) 392-5740 with any questions.
DEADLINE: ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 27, 2010
