Muddy Creek Artists Guild
Art in Bloom: Discover, Discuss, Create
April 2 -6, 2025
Step into the vibrant world of creativity at Art in Bloom, where the Muddy Creek Artist Guild showcases an exciting collection of all-new works from our talented member artists. This year’s show brings a fresh format, inviting you to not only view the art, but to also engage with the artists through interactive artist talks, live demonstrations, gallery tours, and our new fashion show.
While we embrace this new experience, we’re also holding onto some of the beloved traditions of our show. Explore Studio Intrepid (our play-along art table) where you can tap into your own creative side, and participate in our raffle, with proceeds supporting Anne Arundel County Public Schools through the Guild’s Arts Education Fund. As always, join us to mingle with artists, fellow art lovers, and the community.
The artwork below represent some of the items that will be raffled off during this show in support of the
Arts Education Fund.
Stained glass lantern
made by Lisa Fairbank
Birdhouse made by
Tom Dicken
Come celebrate the season of renewal and artistic expression at Art in Bloom: Discover, Discuss, Create. Whether you’re discovering new work, engaging in conversation, or creating your own masterpiece, this show is the perfect way to experience art in its fullest form.
Dates: April 2 - 6, 2025
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 am to 7:30 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
Location: 204 Owensville Road, West River, MD 20778 (in the parish hall at Christ Church West River)
The event is free and open to the public.
The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is a roving band of intrepid artists whose mission is to support and promote the original art of southern Anne Arundel County artists. In this show, the Guild will present a professional art gallery experience, featuring a wide range of subjects and influences, from abstract to realism. You will see how our special Chesapeake Bay inspires the work of several of our artists. Some of the media types include painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, mixed media, etching, textiles & sculptures. The show provides a great opportunity to engage with local artists, as well as shop for unique artworks and gift items. There will be lots of one-of-a-kind, brilliantly conceived works for you to enjoy and purchase.
Show Schedule of Events
**Activities are in the process of being added. Please check back to see the latest updates**
Wednesday, April 2
10:30 am Opens
Throughout day Wood turning demo - Chris Bunn
11:30 am Painting demo - Ted Smith
12 noon Gallery tour
2 - 3:00 pm Fashion show
5:00 pm Woodworking demo - B. Saylor
6:00 pm Gallery tour
7:30 pm Closing
Chris Bunn at the lathe
Thursday, April 3
10:30 am Opens
Throughout day Wood turning demo - Chris Bunn
11:30 am Photography demo - Peter West
12 noon Gallery tour
2:00 pm Art talk - Bonnie McLeod "Getting Started in a New Medium"
3 - 5 pm Studio Intrepid - Come make art!
5:00 pm Painting demo - Lindsay Clarke
6:00 pm Gallery tour
7:30 pm Closing
Friday, April 4
10:30 am Opens
Throughout day Wood turning demo - Chris Bunn
11:30 am Bookmaking demo - Chrissie Hines
12 noon Gallery tour
2:00 pm Art talk - Ed Mann "Composition & Wildlife Photography"
4:00 pm Gallery tour
5 - 6:00 pm Fashion show
7:30 pm Closing
Saturday, April 5
10:30 am Opens
Throughout day Wood turning demo - Chris Bunn
11:30 am Collage demo - Jan Willem van de Vossen
12 noon Gallery tour
12 - 3:00 Studio Intrepid - Come make your own art!
2:00 pm Glass mosaic demo - Robin Shilkret
3:00 pm Gallery tour
5 - 7:00 Reception
7:30 pm Closing
Sunday, April 6
11:00 am Opens
11:30 am Stained glass demo - Lisa Fairbank
12 noon Gallery tour
12 - 4:00 Studio Intrepid - Come make your own art!
3:00 pm Gallery tour
5:00 pm End of show
Here's a sneak peek of some of the art work appearing in our Art in Bloom 2025 Spring Show! Check back for more images as we receive them from our artists.
