The Cecil County Arts Council acts as a clearinghouse for information on the arts in Cecil County. Now in its 32nd 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!
Summer Music 2009 Line-up Announced
The 2009 Summer Music Concert Series line-up has been announced.
The concert series, opening with Alligator Zydeco on July 5, will be presented by Cecil County Arts Council every Sunday evening in July and August from 6-8pm. Pick up a flyer at CCAC or click below for a full schedule of this year’s performers. Bring a lawnchair or blanket, snacks, and enjoy. Donations will be accepted at each concert's intermission to benefit the 2010 Cecil County Arts Council's Scholarship Award. Fun (and free!) for the entire family. The 2009 Summer Music Concert Series is sponsored by PNC Bank. Click below for a full 2009 schedule.
Eligibility: Open to all media creations made using recycled and reused materials. Three piece maximum per artist. Works must be free standing or be framed and ready to hang. CCAC utilizes the Walker System, so please ensure your work has wire backing to sustain weight of piece. We encourage sculpture to provide on stand. Please, no work exhibited at CCAC in the last two years. No work created prior to 2000.
Fee: CCAC Members - $4 per piece (3 for $10),
College Student CCAC Members - $3 per piece (3 for $8). (Must present student ID at time of drop-off)
Youth CCAC Members (18 and under) - up to three pieces for $5
All others - $6 per piece.
Commission: 25% for CCAC Members, 35% for all others. If artists submit 1 piece, it must be for sale. Two pieces, one must be for sale. Three pieces - two must be for sale. Youth artists are exempt from this policy, but may sell their work if they choose to do so.
Drop-off Dates: July 20-24
Drop Off Times: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm & Tuesday evening from 6-8pm.